lillooet museum & visitor centre

I agree with many of the comments I read on this page. The history of this area is summed up in the displays but as one other mentioned, to preserve the gorgeous relics it could do with not only better organisation but also more suitable cabinetry for display and care before they deteriorate too much. Having said that, I can still highly recommend a visit as there is much to see and learn. It was just a coin donation to get in so I was happy to drop my coin into the pot. My favourite pieces were the First Nation embroidered leather clothing articles. I would have given anything to purchase the child and adult jackets, gloves and boots right there and then as the master craftsmanship of each piece was eye-catching, Being a keen horsewoman, the saddlery items were another fascinating piece of history, along with the old camel saddle used back in the 1860s during the Cariboo Gold Rush. The ladies were very helpful answering my questions and were happy for me to take photos back to Australia. I only wish I had more time available to have a more in-depth look around but our bus was waiting so reluctantly I had to bid farewell to this quaint museum now housed in the old St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church. And Lillooet is one of the cutest little spots to visit so if you can add it to your itinerary it's well worth it, especially travelling Highway 97 from Cache Creek past the eye-catching Pavilion Lake and then onto the Fraser River Canyon with its spectacular views. Along the way you'll catch glimpses of several gorgeous plunging waterfalls and there are several lookouts where you can take a break to look around.

This info center has it all info and history all in one. The staff was excellent and very knowable. Good displays and historical background

Other TripAdvisor reviewers have commented positively about this little gem of a museum and it is that, however, we would like to comment further about the VISITOR CENTRE and Archives. ARCHIVES We had cause to do research in the museum archives and were rewarded not only with an outstanding collection of area photographs and local newspapers, but with the very capable assistance of Susan Bell, curator of the museum, archives and visitor centre. Susan is the daughter of former curator, Hilda Bryson, and has spent many years accumulating the knowledge she so generously shares with others. If planning to do research, you may contact Susan (250.256.4308) and let her know when and for what information you are searching. VISITOR CENTRE As we stood at the front of the museum doing research over a number of hours, we had the opportunity to listen as people came and left. One of the first questions each visitor was asked upon arrival was, “Do you require any travel information?” The response was most often in the form of a question fitting the visitor’s own individual interests or needs; even if their initial intent was to only see the museum or to use the public toilet facilities.Susan and her staff, Breanne Anderson and Taline Hjerpe were able to address each question in a positive, friendly manner, most often supporting answers with information brochures which the visitor could take with them. Most impressive. Visitor information is free.During our stay in Lillooet (we planned four days and stayed six) we had the opportunity to speak with other visitors and felt confident in suggesting they go to the Museum/ Visitor Centre to get up-to-date information about the area and happenings within. There is a lot to do in Lillooet, from tours and train rides to hikes and history, plus Lillooet’s award winning Fort Berens Estate Winery, so you may want to leave your plans open to stay longer than first anticipated. The Museum Visitor’s Centre is located on Main Street next to Downton Park and across the street from the Mile O Cairn. There is parking out front and more at the back. After spending time getting to Lillooet, take a few well spent minutes discovering the options available during your stay. We believe you will be impressed. You may want to make the Museum & Visitor Centre your first stop in town.

Great little stop! Very friendly staff and got some interesting photos. Told the story of the area and tons of little artifacts from the Gold Rush. Beautiful old church location.

For a little museum they have some great displays that show off the towns history: as a starting point for the Cariboo Gold Rush and it's ranching/farming background. I really like small town museums as they provide a feel what life was like in the pioneer communities back in the day. The Lillooet museum does this and more.If you are in Lillooet you should find the time to visit this museum.

Been here every summer for five or six years and it could use a little refresher or two. Still, an excellent little museum.

This was a really nice little museum, which perfectly depicted life in the old days. We really enjoyed it. The museum staff was truly exceptional!

booked a room in lillooet and walked around the town....For us there was nothing to do.....if we had known this we would have skipped lillooet altogether.The museum showed some stuffs of the old days. Like a telephone's dispatch panel.My daughter was interested in the old stuff so i explained her a couple of things how it used to be.this was nice and it wasn't expensive.....

The little town of Lillooet is a hidden treasure. Very small population of around 2500. It is very community minded and the Museum is well documented. There 27 school children who are raising money for a school trip to Italy in 2016 - the day we were there - homemade strawberry short cakes were on sale and they were yummy. A lady named Shirley provided us with a very reasonably priced lunch pack (with no tax or gratuity required!!). It was pre-ordered and waiting for us in the local park when we arrived. Lovely town surrounded by mountains - great scenery. There is also a street market selling local produce on a Friday lunchtime.

Really interesting, lots of good artifacts. Staff very helpful and welcoming. Excellent value for money as only ask for a dollar each!

Nothing much here except for washrooms and of course some interesting facts and pictures. Nothing much for artifacts though. If you're interested in old news print equipment there's some here. I'd have expected some decent gold mining stuff, but sadly there's nothing much.

I was just going to have a quick look but it was so interesting and there was so much to see that It took me 3 hours to get through!! I was just spell bound by some of the stories that explained where,what, who and how some of their artifacts came to this region and what they were used for. So really incredibly interesting stories. I'm going back every chance I get. I just can't get enough of the stories and I always seem to find something else that I missed seeing on the last trip through. Great place to spend an afternoon with friends or family.

We got great local information from the visitor centre in the museum. We didn't have much time to spend in the museum as it was close to closing time by the time we arrived there.

this museum centre had a huge collection of interesting relics and items from the past- especially that of the Gold Rush. Worth visiting

This museum come with a real outside jail. Inside shows the tough journey the settlers had to keep afloat. Well worth the visit