Identity area
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- Museum
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Description area
History
The Langley Centennial Museum was opened in 1958 and is operated by the Arts and Heritage Division of the municipality of the Township of Langley. The museum also administers a National Exhibition Centre. The museum acquires artifacts, archival records and historical reference material relating to Langley and the area within the boundary of the Township of Langley, including Fort Langley, Murrayville, Langley Prairie, Derby, Milner, Aldergrove, Otter, Salmon River Uplands, and Glen Valley.
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Records management and collecting policies
The museum acquires artifacts, archival records, and historical reference material relating to Langley and the area within the boundary of the Township of Langley, including Fort Langley, Murrayville, Langley Prairie, Derby, Milner, Aldergrove, Otter, Salmon River Uplands, and Glen Valley. Archival holdings include textual records, photographs, maps and sound recordings created by individuals, families, community organizations, schools,and various government agencies.
Buildings
Holdings
Inclusive Dates: 1858 to present<br /> Predominant Dates: 1920-1950
Finding aids, guides and publications
<a target=newpage href="http://www.langleymuseum.org">Website</a> includes <a target=newpage href="http://www.langleymuseum.org/collection_photo.asp">online historical photograph</a>, <a target=newpage href="http://www.langleymuseum.org/collection_artifact.html">online artifact collection</a> and <a target=newpage href="http://www.langleymuseum.org/collection_art_collection.asp">online art collection</a> databases, as well as general information about the archival holdings and services at the museum.
Access area
Opening times
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:45 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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Accessibility
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Research services
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Revised by BCANS Coordinator 30 January 2011.