About Us and Museum Hours
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About Us
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mondays | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tuesdays | 9:30 am - 7:00 pm |
| Wednesdays | 9:30 am - 7:00 pm |
| Thursdays | 9:30 am - 7:00 pm |
| Fridays | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturdays | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Sundays | Closed |
The facility is closed all statutory holidays.
| Library stacks |
| Museum galleries |
| Public computers |
| 15-minute charging station |
| Visitor and tourist information |
| Gift shop |
| Printing services |
| Archival research by appointments |
| In-person and virtual programming |
Location
The Trail Museum & Archives is located at 1505 Bay Avenue in the Trail Riverfront Centre, integrated with the library and visitor centre.
The Trail Riverfront Centre is situated a half block away from the main transit exchange on Cedar Avenue. Bike racks are available on Helena Street and Bay Avenue outside the facility and locks are available to borrow for the duration of your stay. Pay street parking is available on Bay Avenue and Helena Street for a nominal fee.
Take a 3D tour of the Trail Riverfront Centre!
Accessibility
The Trail Riverfront Centre and its facility partners offer the following features:
- Power-operated front doors
- Elevator
- Universal washroom with change table
- Variety of seating
- 15-minute device charging station
Contact us
Trail Riverfront Centre (Main)
250-364-0821
Museum, Archives & Visitor Centre Manager
Sarah Benson-Lord
250-364-0829
Email
Collections Coordinator
Addison Oberg
250-364-0856
Email
Trail Historical Society
As owners of the collections, members of the Trail Historical Society are active collaborators in the Trail Museum & Archives. Join the THS for a nominal annual fee and gain access to volunteer opportunities in the facility, including Exhibit and Programming Committees. To learn more about the Trail Historical Society, its role in the facility and current activities, please contact the Secretary by email. 
Gift shop
Visit our Gift Shop on the first floor of the Trail Riverfront Centre to satisfy all your local history needs! Offering local history publications, Trail Museum & Archives swag and vintage Trail Smoke Eaters souvenirs, we offer a wide range of products that support both the facility and the Trail Historical Society. The Gift Shop accepts cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and debit cards.
New online webstore coming soon!
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