📍 Natural History and Forestry (Kitchen)

Our Natural History room always has preserved pelts on display, a tactile way to learn about our local animals and fur trade history. The current exhibit, on the uses and history of indigenous plants, brings a breath of the outdoors inside! In summer 2025, we will relaunch the exhibit with samples of all the plants on display. 

📍 Railway History (Office)

Dive into the rambunctious history of railways in our region! Did you know that originally, the Yellowhead corridor had not one, but two railways built side by side! Discover hubris, endeavour, humour, and much more in this railway exhibit, which also boasts a working telegraph and touchable artifacts.

📍 Post-1955 Local History (Waiting Room)

No waiting in this waiting room: let our timeline exhibit take you on a trip through world history. Our current timeline exhibit shows how our local history compares with major world events in the rest of the world. This room also hosts our delightful model train, a favourite with all ages, that depicts Hinton in the 1970s. 

📍 Pre-1955 History (The Living Room)

This wonderful exhibit, on loan from Yellowhead County, commemorates the centennial of Robb, a small town south of Hinton. Walk through the unique history of this town: its growth, its coal mines, and its colourful namesake. Unlock your inner child with our interactive features that explore place naming and historic toys. 

📍 Bonus Exhibits (Lower Level)

Once you’re done upstairs, feel free to explore our modern lower level! This space often hosts travelling art exhibits. It also houses our coal shovel model, bookcases, and a siren, once used by Hinton’s pulp mill as a fire alarm.