Nanaimo Museum Community Gallery

Our Community Gallery can be found adjacent to the Sports Hall of Fame, beside the gift shop.

Featuring smaller collections and community exhibitions of art, photography and literary works, this exhibition space complements the superb Permanent Exhibits and Feature Exhibits found within the museum gallery.

Community Galleries

Past Exhibit: HERE. THERE. NOW. THEN.

March 4th - April 30th 2025
Artist Ian Warren The past, present and future of Nanaimo come together through artworks from Ian Warren in the Nanaimo Museum’s Community Gallery this March & April. In this... Learn More

Past Exhibit: In 1937

November 19th - January 31st
Travel back in time to 1937 Nanaimo and discover the history of the Bastion Street bridge construction. Nanaimo Museum staff have brought out historical records, photos, stories and more... Learn More

Past Display: HCPC Mini Salon 2025

Harbour City Photography Club Mini Salon 2025 From May 6 – June 26th, 2025, our Community Gallery display is a mini salon from the Harbour City Photography Club. The... Learn More

Heritage Art: Shack Island

July 1st - August 31st 2025
July 1st – August 31st 2025 Heritage Art is an annual Art Exhibition run by the Nanaimo Museum that highlights the history of Vancouver Island. This year the theme... Learn More