Exhibits
Permanent Exhibits
The Allure of Gold Mountain
“Chinese immigrated to British Columbia in two waves: for the Gold Rush and for the Canadian Pacific Railway.”
![Black and white picture of people travelling on boat](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0039/5575/3060/files/Allure-Of-Gold-Mountain-Exhibit_2048x2048.jpg?v=1552094898)
The Fraser River Gold Rush
“Chinese miners worked their way up the Fraser River, placer mining for gold and jade.”
![Black and white picture of people banning for gold surrounded by gold panning artifacts](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0039/5575/3060/files/Fraser-River-Gold-Rush-Exhibit_2048x2048.jpg?v=1552094899)
Reminders Of Home
“Immigrants kept Chinese cultural traditions alive in the form of imported foods, wares and games.”
![Display of gambling games on wooden floor](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0039/5575/3060/files/Reminders-Of-Home-Exhibit_2048x2048.jpg?v=1552094899)
Lytton’s Joss House
“A building located at the site of the Lytton Chinese History Museum served as a Chinese community center and temple.”
![Black and white picture of Joss House surrounded with incense and gong](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0039/5575/3060/files/Lyttons-Joss-House-Exhibit_2048x2048.jpg?v=1552094898)
Building the Railway
"Chinese labourers were vital to the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway.”
![Black and White picture of men working on a railway surrounded by artifacts](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0039/5575/3060/files/Building-The-Railway-Exhibit_2048x2048.jpg?v=1552094898)
Life in the Village
“Chinese people opened businesses and worked as labourers in essential services and industries.”
![Sewing artifacts laying on ground](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0039/5575/3060/files/Life-In-The-Village-Exhibit_2048x2048.jpg?v=1552094898)
Discrimination and Hardships
“The federal government legislated systemic discrimination.”
![Discrimination and immigration papers displayed](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0039/5575/3060/files/Discrimination-And-Hardships-Exhibit_2048x2048.jpg?v=1552094899)