Name: BC Farm Museum
Address: Canada

The BC Farm Museum, officially the British Columbia Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum, is a volunteer-run, non-profit located in historic Fort Langley. Established in 1966 and renamed later, it showcases pioneer farm implements and lifestyle artifacts on two buildings and outdoor grounds.

Collections & Exhibits

Largest antique collection: Over 5,600 artifacts include tractors, steam engines, threshing machines, stationary engines, small engines, early kitchen and dairy equipment, and vintage transportation items.
Historic pieces: Highlights include Minnesota Chief Threshing Machine, Skyway Tiger Moth aircraft, Oakalla Prison Farm wagon, and coal oil lamps.
Interactive displays: Rope-making, egg grading, windmills, wooden ice boxes and model railroad engage children and adults.

Programs & Events
Open from April 1 to Sept 30 (10 AM–4 PM) with special Monday openings by reservation. Admission by donation (suggested: adults $6, seniors/teens $4, children (6–12) $3; groups $5/$3).
Annual events include May Day Parade, Canada Day & BC Day celebrations, small engine shows, model railroad demonstrations, fall dinner, and AGM.

Education & Preservation
The Museum serves students via school tours with scavenger hunts, offering a tangible way to learn about 19th-century farming. A technical reference library with 10,000+ volumes supports research.
Artifacts are donated by families, restored by volunteers, and conserved with tax exemption granted in 1984, ensuring longevity and historical accuracy.

Facilities & Accessibility
Located at 9131 King Street, Fort Langley, parking included. Accessible surfaces, restrooms and family spaces reported; mobility-challenged visitors should verify access logistics.

Assessment
The BC Farm Museum excels in preserving B.C.'s rural legacy with one of the province’s largest collections and engaging, hands-on community programming. Volunteer dedication is its strength, although limited signage and layout can feel crowded. Suggested improvements include greater exhibit organization and digital engagement—though its charm lies in preserving tangible pioneer stories in a largely unfiltered, grassroots setting.