CURRENT Exhibits
Upcoming Exhibits
Each exhibition invites visitors to connect with Coquitlam’s rich and diverse history through thoughtfully curated artifacts, stories, and interactive experiences.
ROTATING EXHIBIT AT Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA OFFICE
Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Office January 1- December 31, 2025
A curated selection of items from the Coquitlam Heritage collection, showcasing Coquitlam’s history in a dynamic, monthly-changing exhibit.
Hobbies in Coquitlam
Mackin House March 1 - December 1, 2025
Explore hobbies past and present through our artifacts, community objects, and archival images.
YOUR IMAGE
Place des Arts April 4 - May 22, 2025
This multi-medium art exhibit showcases works by community members that speak to identity, culture, self-expression, and/or the perception of ourselves or others.
From Korea to Coquitlam
Mackin House May 1 - June 30, 2025
Celebrate Canada's second largest Korean community here in Coquitlam, with artifacts and stories of immigration, showcasing a journey of cultural integration and history. The exhibit will also introduce visitors to the top ten must-sees in Coquitlam’s Korea Town.
MINI EXHIBIT
Faeries
Mackin House Garden June 2 - August 31, 2025
Fairies are a very broad category of European mythical creatures with unclear origins. Today, fairies have been cemented as small, winged, human-like creatures that are connected to nature. Depictions in this form began during the Victorian Era. These fairies may be mischievous but are generally not life threatening. In the past though, fairies came in many different forms, with the term fairy being an umbrella term to describe many different types of mythical creatures, many of whom would harm or kill you if you failed to take the requisite precautions.
Come learn more about faeries (and maybe find one or two in our garden) this summer in our mini outdoor exhibit.
The Fraser Mills Train Station and Caboose
Heritage Square
June 24 - August 30, 2025
The Fraser Mills Station was built in 1910 at the King Edward and Grade crossing. It was one of five stations of the New Westminster Division of the Canadian Pacific Railway. There was a smaller station that preceded this one built in 1890. The mill, population, and landscape changed drastically in those 20 years and this station was a jumping off point for these changes.
The word caboose comes from the Dutch word “kabuis,” which was a small room on a ship used for preparing food. When trains were first used, military and marine vocabulary was adopted for this new technology. Over the years, cabooses acquired many nicknames. Some of these are crummy, hack, shack, done shaker, cabin or cabin car, van, hearse, buggy, brain box, sun parlour, chariot, throne room, clown wagons, way cars, doghouse, or lookout.
Come explore our 1910 Train Station and 1970s Caboose this summer and learn more about the CPR, Maillardville and Fraser Mills!
Pool Life
Coquitlam Public Library (Poirier Branch)
August 1 - 31, 2025
Dive into Coquitlam’s pool culture through historical photos and artifacts from the Coquitlam Heritage collection and archives.
Music Through the Ages
Coquitlam Public Library (Poirier Branch)
September 1 - 30, 2025
Discover how Coquitlam has recorded and listened to music—from vinyl and 8-tracks to digital formats—through objects from the CH collection and local contributors.
MINI EXHIBIT + HAUNTED HOUSE
HALLOWEEN
Fraser Mills
October 23 - 31, 2025
Celebrate Halloween with an eerie display of scary pumpkins and creepy dolls from the Coquitlam Heritage collection.
Hair in Coquitlam
Mackin House
October 1- December 15, 2025
Explore the history of hairdressers, barbershops, and diverse hair practices in Coquitlam. Featuring community objects and items from the Riverview collection.
Coquitlam Race Track
Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame
November 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026
A fascinating look at Coquitlam’s historic race track through artifacts, archival images, and stories from the community.
MINI EXHIBIT + SANTA’S WORKSHOP
WINTER WONDERS
Fraser Mills Train Station and Mackin House
December 1 - 8, 2025
Festive decorations transform the Train Station and Mackin House, capturing the holiday spirit with Coquitlam-inspired historical touches.
Street Names Project
Mackin House
TBD
Discover the origins of Coquitlam’s street names through research, community contributions, and archival materials.