For more than a quarter century, the museum has assembled a truly impressive
collection of military memorabilia and artifacts from the War of 1812 right through
to Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan.

Examine life on the home front and the important work of the Red Cross, St John’s
Ambulance, the Salvation Army, RCMP and the critical role played by the Merchant
Navy in war time.

Follow the evolution of Women in the Armed Forces, from Nursing Sisters during
the Boer War to present day operations in all branches of our Armed Forces.

The museum is located in downtown Nanaimo’s dynamic waterfront; close to the
Port Theatre, the Inner Harbour Boat Basin, Cruise Ship Facility, the Nanaimo
Conference Centre, Tourism Office and many Major Hotels.