BECOME A MEMBER
Coquitlam Heritage preserves, honours, and promotes the heritage of Coquitlam.
We collect stories and objects that hold history and represent who has lived in Coquitlam and who chooses to live here today. We celebrate our community member's traditions, experiences, and festivities, while holding space to remember and honour their tragedies and challenges. This is done through our exhibits both at Mackin House, a 1910 heritage home which is our current operational base, and out in the community and through programmes, workshops, and community events.
Heritage is a shared experience that invites participation and practice, interest and contributions, curiosity, creativity, honouring, celebration, remembrance, relationships, and enjoyment.
Join us in our mission to preserve, promote and honour the history of Coquitlam.
“Coquitlam Heritage hosts such a wide range of engaging events at Mackin House that I want to attend everything! The speakers, displays, heritage crafts, story times, living-room concerts, holiday feasts and more wonderfully showcase our city’s multi-cultural heritage. I learn something new every time.”
HOW YOU BENEFIT
BEcome PART
OF A COMMUNITY
When you become a member, you can join a community of people who love this neighbourhood, local history, and who are excited to see Coquitlam’s heritage grow.
Your membership fee helps with community building by making events, exhibits and workshops free and/or accessible to everyone.
Each year, members can also attend our member’s only appreciation event!
LEARN ABOUT AND
PRESERVE
HISTORY
In 2024, our members received a private tour of our collections and a hands-on workshop with our Collections Manager on how to preserve personal photographs, heirlooms and more. By becoming a member, you will gain firsthand experience on how to preserve your family history and heritage.
Members will also have early access to our new exhibits each year, with a private tour from our Exhibits Manager. Learn about local history in a fun, engaging way throughout the year.
Your membership fee will also go towards caring for the artifacts in our collection.
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INTERESTS
AND HOBBIES
Did you know we have over 50 events and workshops each year? Ranging from cooking, art, and music, to storytelling, history and nature, we have something for everyone. Based in the importance of preserving and showcasing heritage, our programming is tailored for a range of participants.
Members receive a 10% discount to enjoy these offerings.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Our new membership options are designed for every budget. Every level includes full voting rights at our Annual General Meeting, held once a year.
Friend
Add your name to those who love heritage!
$5
10% Discount on workshops and events admission (valued from $25 and up)
Supporter
Show your community support and receive great benefits for yourself!
$25
10% Discount on workshops and events admission (valued from $25 and up)
Admission to yearly Members only event
Early access to our new exhibits
A Private Tea and Scones Tour at the museum for you and three friends each year. (valued at $32)
Family
A great introduction for the little ones to heritage, history, and community!
$50
10% Discount on workshops and events admission (valued from $25 and up)
1 free admission per child to one of our March Break and/or Holiday Programs (valued at $8 per child)
Admission to yearly Members only event
2 DIY Craft Kits per year (valued at $2-$5 per kit) Four kits to select from per year
Yearly exclusive tour of our new exhibit with craft activity (1.5 hours)
Sustainer
Support the community and get a tax receipt in return!
$100
$75 tax receipt
Admission to yearly Members only event
Early access to our new exhibits
Youth
A great wat to learn about history and the museum field!
Free
Age 16 – 22
10% Discount on workshops and events admission (valued from $25 and up)
Admission to yearly Members only event
Opportunity to join our Youth Advisory Committee
Early access to our new exhibits