Current Exhibits

Whistler:  A Dream Realized

This exhibit will engage visitors in learning about the unique process through which Whistler evolved from a weekend ski-hill to an international resort destination.  It will present information, photographs, maps and artifacts relating to the creation of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, the development of a local community, the design and planning process for the Village, the role of Olympic Bids, as well as current challenges as we look towards the future.

Our Mountains – An Outdoor Playground

This exhibit is located in our video viewing room and features a variety of winter and summer sports equipment from the 1850’s onwards.  It also includes information on local icons such as Rob Boyd, Dave Murray and the Crazy Canucks, as well as the history of skiing. 

Mountain Life

The Museum wants you to get involved!  This exhibit space, dedicated for community use, focuses on issues, events, actions, subjects, and artistic pieces that are pertinent to the residents and visitors of the Whistler area.  The space is open to community groups, school classes, non-profit organizations and interested individuals.  Exhibits will change every two months and will be selected by the Museum's Programming Committee.  Interested parties are invited to contact the Museum's Curator at 604-932-2019. 

Past Participle - Now showing in the Mountain Life Gallery.

A beer bottle with a spider in it! Video footage of a dog playing in the snow! A photograph of Terry Good’s science fair project from 1985 (rockets)! A pine cone!

Past Participle is part museum exhibit and part art installation, curated by Emily Carr Institute photography student Rose Bouthillier. The focus is on items of the museum’s collection that would not normally be displayed; items that are odd, enigmatic or generic, and possibly considered historically unimportant for that reason. The exhibit hopes to raise questions about the process of collecting, the creation of local history, and the use of museum space.

Come engage with the collection's mysterious, beautiful, and often humorous treasures!

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The Black Bear Project

Michael Allen's Whistler Black Bear Project (WBBP) is dedicated to the study of black bear life history throughout the Whistler area.  The project strives to disburse information through unique educational experiences that stimulate understanding of bear-human relationships.  This exhibit features up to date data and images as well as a map that identifies key black bear areas in the Whistler valley. 

Whistler’s Pioneer History
Featuring artifacts and information from Whistler’s pioneer community, located along the shores of Alta Lake from 1910 to the 1960’s.

Whistler's Natural History
This exhibit features information on local flora and fauna, including examples of local bird species.

Kids Corner

For children aged 8 and under, the Museum has created a Kid’s Corner with an activity table and a display wall. The table is for coloring, drawing, and reading.  Colouring sheets, paper, crayons, books and a puzzle are provided.  The display wall features photographs of bears and a colourful map of Whistler. Children are encouraged to create drawings for the display board, or create a mountain scene on an interactive felt board. 

For older children aged 8 to 12, the Museum has a walk-about Kid’s Guide.  The Guide engages young visitors in each exhibit and includes fun facts, quizzes, fill in the blank activities, and a word search.  For each completed activity, children earn stickers to take home.

Whistler Blackcomb:  Two Peaks are Better than One

This exhibit celebrates Whistler Mountain's 40th and Blackcomb Mountain's 25th Anniversaries.  Included are photographs from the early days of development, badges and pins, staff uniforms and a replica gondola.