Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum
Welcome to the Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum, a place of rich pioneer and boatbuilding history, along with maritime lifestyle essentials. This compelling collection of artifacts and historical treasurers weaves a story of the everyday events of a bygone era in Masset. Take in the celebration of community, prominent residents, and interesting stories that come together to form the story of Masset and area. By preserving the local history, the Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum aims to promote the full rich local maritime story and some of the early pioneering spirit that defines Masset, for generations to come.
Open to the public from May long weekend until September long weekend, the Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum is a wonderful pit-stop for anyone visiting or living in beautiful Haida Gwaii. Exhibits are refreshed every season. Join us in 2021 for a celebration of the museum’s 20th anniversary. Admission is $5 per adult, and everyone 16 years and under are always free!
Meet The Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum Society Board
Meet The Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum Society Board
In May of 2001, the Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum was born out of the keen dedication of a select group of community members with an unfettered love for discovering and sharing stories of how Masset came to be. After receiving a sizable collection of historical artifacts from local estates, it was apparent that a public display needed to be erected. Today, a board of volunteers direct the vision and mandate of the museum. The board's chairperson, Jen Bailey, is one of the many hard-working members who make the historical centre feasible. Like many Haida Gwaii residents, selfless dedication is a common theme. According to board member Lorrie Joron, the most admirable aspects of living in Haida Gwaii is the unwavering “depth and breadth of commitment to improving and celebrating the community.” Keep an eye out for the Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum's fundraiser - the annual Christmas Social!
Masset, BC V0T1M0
Hours
May long weekend to Labour Day weekend 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm daily
