Take a step back in time to Telkwa’s early years when you visit the Telkwa Museum. Housed in a 1920’s era schoolhouse, visitors will find a plethora of displays and exhibits that detail Telkwa’s early years, both before and after it officially became a town. Guests will learn about early First Nations people who first populated the region as well as interesting and eclectic facts, such as the story behind the creation of the first egg carton and its connection to Telkwa.

The Telkwa Museum is society owned-and-operated and is staffed almost entirely by volunteers who have a passion for history and who love the community. The Telkwa Museum is open from May to September and by appointment throughout the rest of the year. The Museum is wheelchair accessible and child-friendly. The Telkwa Museum also offers historical and educational presentations and events both on and off site, including at area schools.

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The Telkwa Museum displays items and information about local history in the building itself, in an outdoor shed and in St. Stephen's Anglican Church across the highway. The Church, also owned by the Museum, is available for tours and can be rented for special occasions or for meetings in the back room. The Museum offers local items for sale in its Gift Shop and serves as a Visitor Information Centre during the summer months. At other times of the year, tours and requests for information can be arranged by contacting Leigh Asato at 250-846-5430, Linda Hanson at 250-846-5472 or by email at telkwamuseum86@gmail.com. Admittance to the Museum is free but all donations are greatly appreciated. New members are welcome - contact the previous numbers if you would like to get involved.