Church Displays
View the images of the floating church, which are located higher up on the wall viewing area. Instead of destroying the church before the flood took place, it was decided to place the structure on a barge so it would then float up to its new location.
Music Room:
Opposite the church display, one can see that music was an important part of the pioneering community. There were several different town bands in operation and an opera house situated in the village of Nakusp.
Leveque Display:
Recognized as our pioneer barbershop/pool hall proprietor, Leveque was also an avid eclectic collector and artist, attempting successfully to create pictures made up out of 100 different types of media. Close to 30 of his works are on display in the museum.
Room: Railway
Look to your right, where the railway’s objectives and pictures are on display. Nakusp was initially established by the CPR for the purpose of becoming a port town. Ore was destined to be shipped out to the United States in 1892 until a smelter would be built in Trail in 1896.
Keep in mind the museum located on the ground floor of the library and the newly constructed archives, welcomes visitors daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August. In September the museum is open between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Group/school tours are available by arrangement. For more details call 250-265-0015.
