Summer Recreation Guide 2017

Heritage

Search Our Database 24/7! Photos from the 1960s? We’ve got them. Vintage cameras ? Check that! Find these and more on the Surrey Archives & Museums Online Access (SAMOA) search engine. You’ll find non-stop access to over 20,000 historic images, plus hundreds of artifacts from the City's collections. SAMOA’s search bookmarks, filters, featured items, and clear design make searching Surrey's history a breeze. Visit www.surrey.ca/heritage and click on SAMOAOnline Access to start your search!

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We’re Sharing Surrey’s Heritage! Facebook Heritage HeritageSurreyBC Twitter Historic Stewart Farm @StewartFarmBC Surrey Archives @SurreyArchives YouTube Surrey Archives surreyarchives Become a Heritage Volunteer! Learn about Surrey’s rich history while facilitating fun games and activities at Surrey Museum and Historic Stewart Farm. For more information email heritagevolunteer@surrey.ca

Exhibitions Kids Gallery Surrey Museum

Stewart Birthday Party Historic Stewart Farm

Discovery Saturdays Discover the Surrey Museum in fun new ways with family friendly celebrations of culture and history. Third Saturday of most months, 1:00pm-4:00pm.  All ages, by donation Fibre Arts & Crafts Get your hands on all things fibre as you try real looms and spinning wheels, take in demonstrations, and make take-home textile crafts. Saturday, July 15

Join us in a birthday celebration for the Stewart’s youngest son, John Massey. Compete in Victorian lawn games, hand- churn ice cream and share a slice of cake with your family. Saturday, July 15 12noon-3:00pm All ages

This fun space is a Please Touch Zone! Kids get their hands on big ideas and green activities in this fully interactive gallery. Ride the energy bike, play with the pipe wall, climb through the tree fort and explore the world of sustainable energy.

Métis Celebration Surrey Museum

COMMUNITY TREASURES

Fly the oldest flag in Canada, try some bannock, watch a traditional finger weaver and enjoy fiddle music as we celebrate Canadian Métis heritage. Saturday, July 29 1:00pm-4:00pm All ages, by donation

What We Bring Surrey Museum On display May 23 to July 30

Amazing Farm Scavenger Hunt Historic Stewart Farm

Just like today, many new immigrants settled in Surrey 150 years ago. Find out what life was like for them through artifacts and images highlighting over a century of Surrey’s immigration history.

BOOK A Heritage-Style Birthday Party! We offer birthday parties in one-of-a-kind locations led by instructors who know how to party and know a thing or two about history. You bring the guests, presents and food, and we’ll provide the rest. Must pre-book at 604-592-6956. $15/child (birthday child is free) Surrey Museum Walk like an Egyptian, shiver your timbers Historic Stewart Farm Party like its 1899! Play old-time games and make a pioneer craft to take home. You supply the cake, and let the kids

Bring a team of friends or family and join in this race around the Farm. From skill-testing questions to pioneer chores, see if you can beat last year’s record holders. There’s prizes and bragging rights to be won! Be sure to check-in at the welcome table by 2pm to ensure your spot. Saturday, August 12 11:00am-3:00pm All ages

Canada Is… Historic Stewart Farm

On display April 22 to September 4 We’re more than maple syrup and moose. We go beyond beavers and hockey sticks. Share what it means to be Canadian at this celebration of 150 years of Canuck culture. Photos and objects from the community and the Surrey Museum and Archives will explore what it means to be a Canadian today and tomorrow.

like a pirate, ride like a cowboy or be queen for a day! Choose a theme, invite friends, and have a memorable time. Saturdays & Sundays Afternoons

churn the ice-cream. Saturdays & Sundays

1:00pm-3:00pm

Surrey Museum Expansion

We're closing for construction on July 31, 2017.

The Surrey Museum is embarking on an exciting journey of expansion and growth. Construction on our addition is scheduled to begin this summer. New and expanded galleries will enable us to contribute to community life by celebrating Surrey’s past, present and future. We’ll continue to foster and welcome Surrey’s diverse communities by connecting its people to each other and to their stories. STAY TUNED FOR REGULAR UPDATES, AND WATCH US GROW!

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