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U'mista Cultural Centre Front St #1, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0

U'mista Cultural Centre





238 Reviews
Museum,Tourist attraction
  • Thursday9 AM–5 PM
  • Friday9 AM–5 PM
  • Saturday9 AM–5 PM
  • Sunday9 AM–5 PM
  • Monday9 AM–5 PM
  • Tuesday9 AM–5 PM
  • Wednesday9 AM–5 PM




U'mista Cultural Centre Front St #1, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0




About the Business

U'mista Cultural Society – U'mista Cultural Centre | The mandate of U'mista Cultural Society is to ensure the survival of all aspects of the cultural heritage of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw. Visit our online Gift Shop!

Contacts

Website
https://www.umista.ca/
Call Us
+12509745403
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Front St #1, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0
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Hours

  • Thursday9 AM–5 PM
  • Friday9 AM–5 PM
  • Saturday9 AM–5 PM
  • Sunday9 AM–5 PM
  • Monday9 AM–5 PM
  • Tuesday9 AM–5 PM
  • Wednesday9 AM–5 PM
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Features

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom
  • Good for kids
  • Washroom
  • Restaurant




Recommended Reviews

Jason V.
20.10.2023
U'mista Cultural Centre
One of the top Indigenous cultural centres I’ve ever been. Up there with the Haida in Sandspit. Amazing First Nation pieces presented in a stunning space. Moving. Sad. Beautiful. Educational. It’s all there. Highly recommend visiting it.
Nicola Reynolds
17.09.2023
U'mista Cultural Centre
We learned so much about the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw people through thoughtful exhibits. The Potlatch collection is world class, the regalia and masks are a must-see.
Leonard Erlandson
16.09.2023
U'mista Cultural Centre
The tribe has collected all their ceremonial masks and some garb to put on display. There are some very old pieces from pre-European contact and more recently made. There is an excellent hands on room where can touch some items and wear masks. A couple of videos demonstrate how the costumes are used and you can even play a log from along with the music. A few pieces were missing while we there, replaced by a sign saying that the owner was currently using them in a dance. Very cool place.
Scott Rogers
01.09.2023
U'mista Cultural Centre
Tragically Beautiful. Indigenous Nation rising from extended impact of Residential School. Entire history captured in a cultural centre which rivals the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. While the fishery will never recover to its glory days in the 60's ... the First Nation is on the rise. Wish I could spend a month there. Wow.
Suzanne Jolly
06.08.2023
U'mista Cultural Centre
I was very impressed with the variety of masks and the way in which they’ve built the centre to allow people to not have to see everything behind glass. They’ve done an excellent job of sharing about culture and also sharing about oppression and how it impacted their peoples.I’ll always be grateful to Jessica took the time to share some stories and show me through the centre. Its a moving place but especially moving to meet someone from the community who is willing to share.
Melissa K
02.08.2023
U'mista Cultural Centre
The U'mista Cultural Center was an unexpected treasure on such a remote island. It shares the story of revitalizing culture, which was lost for some time through European contact. You'll feel welcome and engaged as you experience what few people have had the opportunity to be part of.
Lucy Smith
30.07.2023
U'mista Cultural Centre
This place is a Gem! if you love small town museums they have a wonderful gift shop with lots of books!
The Epic Lalondes
25.07.2023
U'mista Cultural Centre
This place was absolutely unreal! Humbling, educating, and absolutely worth the stop. I feel so grateful that we took the time to come here, and the community has created such a wonderful place to learn about their culture! I look forward to returning again, and having a chance to continue to learn, and teach my daughter.
Thomas Price
25.07.2023
U'mista Cultural Centre
An amazing culture experience! Canadians must see and educate themselves on their pasted history for a greater understanding on the road of reconciliation. The historical timeline presented inside is well presented. Or visit the exibition on line.
Carolyn Soucie
23.07.2023
U'mista Cultural Centre
Amazing Potlatch Collection. Very interesting to learn about the different masks and dances. I would highly recommend going on a Saturday so you can experience the museum AND purchase the T'sasala Dancers ticket who perform at 1pm. (Performances are only available summer July and August)

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Front St #1, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0
U'mista Cultural Centre