Museum Mandate and Partners

The Alberni Valley Museum Vision:

The Alberni Valley Museum envisions an Alberni Valley in which cultural heritage is recognized and valued as a defining aspect of community identity. The Museum believes the preservation and interpretation of the Community's distinctive cultural heritage fosters a sense of regional citizenship, enriches the quality of life for the community and provides economic benefits through heritage tourism.

The Alberni Valley Museum and Heritage Commission and partners in the Alberni Heritage Network share the same vision.

Mission:

The mission of the Alberni Valley Museum is to work in consultation with the community to collect, document, preserve and present all aspects of the cultural heritage of the Alberni Valley and West Coast of Vancouver Island. Heritage resources held in the public trust will be made accessible to increase public understanding and appreciation of the region's distinct cultural heritage

Alberni Valley Museum and Heritage Commission Mission:

To advocate for, advise on and coordinate activites relating to the preservation, interpretation, accessibility and marketing of the cultural heritage of the Alberni Valley.

Representing the community at large as well as heritage-specific organizations, the Commission advocates for regional heritage and fosters the recognition of heritage as a central aspect of the social and economic life of the Alberni Valley.

The Heritage Commission advises all levels of government and the public on issues that may affect the cultural heritage of the region.

The Heritage Commission coordinates the preservation, interpretation, marketing and accessibility of cultural heritage of the Alberi Valley to enhance community pride, provide public education and enjoyment and maximize economic opportunties.

The Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission is comprised of 13 members representing the Regions' 3 heritage organizations, Port Alberni City Council, the Alberni Clayoquot Regional District, School District 70, Port Alberni Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Weyerhaeuser, and the Community at Large. They meet monthly except for July and August.

The Heritage Commission

Museum Partners

The Alberni District Historical Society founded the Museum. They now share the Museum facility where they manage the community's archives on a volunteer basis. They are available twice a week.

The Museum also works with the Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society and the Port Alberni Maritime Heritage Society. These societies each work with the Museum to collect, preserve and display materials related to their special interest. See the range of their activities at www.alberniheritage.com.