Reviews of Fort Nelson Heritage Museum (Museum)

continueDon Simcock

This is a must stop if you are in Fort Nelson. Huge amount of things from Cars Two washing machines two chainsaws to your name at this guy's got it you can spend a day looking around this place.

Becca Morin

If you want local history this is the place Mr brown is probably one of the coolest people you will ever meet and there is so much to look at .... you can be here for hours and not see it all and the staff are AMAZING and you will get a real taste of alaska highway history along with local stories and all sorts of great things . I highly recommend stopping here there is always something new to see

Tim Yocum

There’s a ton of stuff here to see; it’s all a bit random, but that’s what makes it interesting!

Helbert Vogelzang

(Translated) A very nice and interesting museum. Everything can be found there. Old cars, old radios, tools and even an old aircraft engine, with the propeller still attached. Well with the blades at the end bent, apparently the engine was still running after the plane might have sunk into the mud or something like that. Also two rusted car engines. For many people there may not be much to see, but for technically interested people, one can clearly be recognized as a side valve motor and the other as a head valve motor. The latter type is nowadays common; side valve motors are virtually non-existent. Both copies are together on one photo. This museum is a must for anyone who can take the time. Ample parking space and nice staff. (Original) Een heel leuk en interressant museum. Van alles is daar te vinden. Oude auto's, oude radio's, gereedschap en zelfs een oude vliegtuigmotor, met de propeller er nog aan. Wel met de bladen bij het uiteinde krom, kennelijk draaide de motor nog nadat het vliegtuig misschien in de modder is gezakt of iets dergelijks. Ook nog twee verroeste automotoren. Voor veel mensen is daar misschien niet veel aan te zien, maar voor technisch geïnterresseerden is de één duidelijk te onderkennen als een zijklepmotor en de andere als een kopklepmotor. Het laatste soort is tegenwoordig algemeen; zijklepmotoren komen praktisch niet meer voor. Beide exemplaren staan samen op één foto. Dit museum is een aanrader voor een ieder die er de tijd voor kan nemen. Voldoende parkeerruimte en aardig personeel.

D -

This place is awesome. Lots of stuff to look at. Saw an old Model A racer, then met the owner of it who works there. Highly recommended by me.

MATHIEU GUERY

(Translated) It does not help much. Pieces piled up without explanation. It is necessary to wait for the guided visit which does not have much interest. Feeling: started with odds and ends dating more or less long ago. Tips: There is better to do. (Original) Ça ne sert pas à grand chose. Pièces entassées sans explication. Il faut attendre la visite guidée qui n’a pas grand intérêt. Sentiment : entrepris de bric et broc datant de plus ou moins longtemps. Conseils : il y a mieux à faire.

Tim “GODLYSTARWOLF” Wevers

Peaceful at night... great pokemon stop Meet great ppl...

Theresia Salomon

Impressive collection of old and historical things. Cars, engines, motorbikes, houses, tools, pretty much everything. The owner is doing a great job!

Tom Fraser

Great history on FN and the Alaska Highway

Wolfgang Grünmann

(Translated) Don't drive past! The slightly quirky founder of the museum and the great collection on Highway Construction are definitely worth a stop! (Original) Nicht vorbeifahren! Der leicht schrullige Gründer des Museums und die tolle Sammlung über den Highway Bau sind allemal einen Halt wert!

Bob Chan

Great place with a ton of history and old memorabilia of the past. There's a 5 dollar fee

Klaus Koenig

Lots of interesting artifacts related to the AlCan Highway.

A. Clay

Diffently worth the stop and seeing some of northern BC history. A lot more than I was expecting, especially cars from the early century. Thanks Marl.

Marilyn Tschirhart

Definitely worth a visit.

Danny Meerwijk

(Translated) Very nice collection of cars and motorcycles. When I'm in the area again I'll definitely stop there again (Original) Geweldig mooie verzameling auto.s en motoren. Als ik weer in de buurt ben stop ik daar zeker nog een x

Doug Carter

Great place to wonder through. Lots of stuff to see.

Dan Vosper

Interesting artifacts and truely historical significance. The urgency of the time is displayed on the memorial in front of the museam. Something maybe bith Americans and Canadians have forgotten with time, peace and prosperity. It will definitely be interesting to the few American friends of this country that we have left and one to visit.

Peggy Kotchea

Love all the antiques and thinking maybe one day I will have my own.

Tyrant Alert

Great place to visit help out local history

Kevin J

Wonderful place. Doesn't take long to see everything, several closed buildings would have been nice to see in.

Hansjörg Bay

(Translated) Very impressive collection (Original) Sehr beeindruckende Sammlung

Tim Lindsay

Well worth stopping, nice facility and friendly staff

Luke Cimino

Wow. Look I've been all over the world this place is extreamly impressive. A must stop on your trip of the ALCAN. The old guy is still around and looks great!

Deb Wot

This is an absolute gem of a museum. Fort Nelson is a small town, yet this museum is big town quality. Don't let the front fool you, there is massive things to see in it.

E Salmond

Love it. Every single time.

Lindsay Lillyman

Really cool spot lots of open air things to see

Brent “Soonta REtire” Dreamer

We got here a couple days late in the season and the parking lot was under construction before the ground froze, so we were not able to take in the full experience of the museum. I grew up in this town and had been there many times but the wife missed out. If you get a chance to visit here, it is well worth it.

Alejandro Dominguez

You cannot pass thru Ft Nelson and not stop at the Heritage Museum (beware, it opens at 1pm). Sooo many things to see and a huge antique car collection.

Corrine Hawkins

Neat little Museum! Love the car museum!

Shayne McGuire

Cluttered. No explanations on many of the exhibits. Set aside lots of time there is much to see.

Derek Lee

This is a must stop if you're traveling the Alaskan highway, the guides are extremely knowledgeable, there is so much history packed into this place. Take your time and wander through, definitely worth while

Clinton Jewell

Great little gem. Friendly staff , lots of historic facts and items to look at and enjoy.

arthur fontana

(Translated) Very nice museum that gives an insight into the construction of the Alaska Highway, highly recommended (Original) Sehr schönes Museum das einen einblick gibt in den bau des Alaska Highway sehr zu empfehlen

Just a Doge

"Well worth stopping, nice facility and friendly staff

Alisha Brown

This is a gem! Definitely worth the very affordable admission ????

Brian Nelson

Got a special tour of the shed filled with antiques. Marvelous display of old equipment.

Jim Trenam

We stayed an extra day in Fort Nelson just to visit this delightful little museum. Marl Brown, founder of the museum, is amazing. Still going strong at 87, he works every day on his collection of classic automobiles including the 1908 Buick he drove to Whitehorse, Yukon and back in 2008.

Patti Burton

Loved it

sherrie nay

So much history to see here!

Sandy Brown

Wonderful representation of the Alaska Highway.

Diane Lind

Really a cool place

Cherie Kelly

We walked up to Heritage Museum and found it closed. A disappointing situation to be sure. The web says it is open till 7 pm but the sign on the locked double doors says Closed for the Winter. Bummer! I town waiting for RV parts and nothing to do.

Sukhman Bhullar

Freat

Dvd Romkey

Great stop and let this place take you back in time

KK6WGO Rollins

Very interesting collection of historical items take the guided tour

Sam

An absolute must if your passing through Ft Nelson. Some really interesting collections preserving the history of the area and the Alcan. Knowledgeable staff too.

K FC

This is a MUST visit if you are travelling on Alaska Highway. Beautifully preserved artifacts and amazing 1960s stuff to see. The best museum we have visited thus far Best

Cody McLean

A good 30 to 60 minute minimum stop for young and old alike. Check out a few things in particular. The collection of mounted animals, many of which can be seen along even the highway, allow for life sized model comparison. The 6 out buildings, including the Hudson Bay building, post office and community church. Many of the treasures have to be searched for, which was a delight for the kids. Many of the devices still work and one can be shown how something works if interested. Bathroom deadbolts will be challenging for elderly or young children. Buried in book collection in store are some books no longer available and some small run print of Metis stories for children worth considering. Ask if Marl Brown is around to see if you can tease out some great stories - he wasn't there when we visited, but I hear he is a hoot.

Jm Qc Jm Qc

Great exhibits. Well worth the visit. Gratis staff.

Dean Gilmore

Cool cars!!!

Brian Clifford

Great museum. Great people

Bradley Newborn

Was great. So much history in such Small area. The walk way and outside natural space. Very cool indeed.

A Q

Very interesting. Very helpful staff

Ron Prentice

This is an interesting place with a lot of history of the area. Well worth the small admission price.

Rose Huebschwerlen

This museum deserves a full day of just wandering around and finding the hidden nuggets. There is so much to see and read about. The people who put this together were able to find bring together a lot of unique articles that had a lot to do with the local people.

Vickie Abbott

Wonderful. Very interesting. Enjoyed it.

Isaac Braun

Very nice

Yvonne Soucy

There is a lot to see at this museum.

renaud68

Super unique museum with many items that show the rich history of not just Fort Nelson, but the north in general. Well worth the visit.

Sualp Koyun

(Translated) They're thieves who stole your ball. You have no history of stealing. (Original) Şahi topunu çalan hırsız herifler. Tarihiniz yok çalarak tarih edindiniz..

Dave Mathieson

Wonderful historic displays of the area and building of the Alaska Highway.

Artie Cannon

Great historical story for the area.