Nicola Valley Museum and Archives is an exceptional source of information on the history of the Merritt BC and the surrounding region.
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The Museum / Senior Citizens Centre: Spring, 2007.
BC Gazettes in the Archives.
The Archives contains a broad range of historical material.
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Merritt & the Nicola Valley: An Illustrated History is one of many books available at the Museum.
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Hours & Admission

Winter Hours - September to June:
The Nicola Valley Museum & Archives normal winter hours are 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. Phone the Museum at (250) 378-4145 to confirm if you are planning a special visit or research trip to Merritt.

Admission:
By suggested donation of $2.00 per adult, $1.00 per child.

Staff:
Barb Watson & Jo Atkinson.
Note: Tours are self-guided unless otherwise requested.

Access from Coldwater Avenue:
The Nicola Valley Museum and Archives is located at 2201 Coldwater Avenue. Access was formerly off of Jackson Avenue and our former address was 2202 Jackson Ave. However due to expansion of Coquihalla/Gillis House Seniors Residence, access is no longer available from Jackson Avenue and the street address was recently changed to recognize the new access.

Location Map:
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Due to construction at the adjacent Coquihalla/Gillis House, parking is limited at the Museum/Archives. Access is available from the Railyard Mall via the breezeway adjacent to Mandolin's Bagel & Coffee House.





Reminders:

Note: Easter Closure!
The Nicola Valley Museum & Archives will be closed for Easter from March 21 to 24, re-opening on March 25, 2008.

Interested in Summer Student Employment? Click HERE for details.

The Nicola Valley Museum & Archives winter hours are 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. Phone ahead if you are planning a visit or a special research trip to Merritt.

2008 Memberships are now due. Click HERE for the NVMAA Membership Application Form.

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