Primary contact
352 Lilley
Barriere, BC
CA
Identity area
Identifier
NTM
Authorized form of name
North Thompson Museum
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
- Museum;Historical Society
Contact area
Shirley Kristensen, Vice President
Primary contact
Type
Address
Street address
352 Lilley
Locality
Barriere
Region
BC
Country name
Canada
Postal code
Telephone
250-672-5583
Fax
250-672-9501
URL
Note
Type
Mailing Address
Address
Street address
P.O. Box 228
Locality
Barriere
Region
BC
Country name
Postal code
V0E 1E0
Telephone
Fax
URL
Note
Description area
History
The North Thompson Museum in Barriere, B.C., was opened in 1987 and is operated by the Barriere and District Heritage Society. The museum houses artifacts, archival records, and historical reference material relating to Barriere and the North Thompson region. The museum's holdings incorporate material previously held at the Barriere Library.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Sponsor: Barriere and District Heritage Society
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Holdings pertain to the history of the North Thompson Valley and include photographs, community records, memoirs, newspaper clippings, and an assortment of artifacts.
Buildings
Holdings
Total Volume: ca. 55 linear meters<br /> Inclusive Dates: 1890 to present<br /> Predominant Dates: 1917 to present
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
June 30 to August 31: 8:00 am-4:00 pm.
Appointments are necessary after hours or other months of the year.
Access conditions and requirements
Accessibility
Services area
Research services
Reproduction services
Public areas
Control area
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Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised by BCANS Coordinator, March 12, 2011.