Welcome!
The Cortes Museum & Archives is a community-led museum, offering year-round exhibitions and programs that explore the social, cultural and natural history of Cortes Island and the surrounding region.
We invite visitors to reflect on this rich history, imagine past and future days, and celebrate this beautiful place we call home.
Admission is free with donations much appreciated.
Search our Online Archives, home to more than 4,000 digitized historical photos!
What's On
Cortes Wild! Partnership announces its Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, new exhibition opening at Wild Cortes! Humpback Comeback 2.0 After 10 years, how are the humpbacks doing? What’s been...
The exhibition explores some of Cortes Island's historical and contemporary neighbourhoods and collective living strategies, which have strengthened community, identity, and affordability.
Taxidermy A unique collection of taxidermy created by our curator Laurel Bohart. Part of Wild Cortes Natural History Centre. — curated by Laurel Bohart
News & Events
Shining Spirit: The Musical Journey of Jamyang Yeshi … filmed in Canada, India, and Tibet between...
Join George Sirk on Saturday, May 2, for a bird walk and learn how to...
Welcome Tea & Open House Whether you’re new to Cortes Island, or you’ve been here...
Kintsugi: Embracing Imperfection No repair experience required. Everyone is welcome. In this 2-day course, participants...
Come join us at our AGM and learn about our accomplishments in 2025, discover our...
Great summer jobs at the Museum and Wild Cortes! Come join our team and learn...
