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Britannia Mine Museum Connected by Copper

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Britannia Mine Museum is introducing a new summer exhibit, Connected by Copper: From Cells to Cell Phones, on now until September 7, 2021 at the Museum’s Machine Shop. The exhibit explores how copper has been entwined in our lives and delves into the unique uses of the metal since ancient times. It also extends from last year’s Bug Buster exhibit showcasing the protective properties of copper that helps protect us from harm.

Britannia Mine Museum Connected by Copper

Britannia Mine Museum Connected by Copper

Connected by Copper: From Cells to Cell Phones exhibit features a variety of displays including a floor-to-ceiling 3D DNA structure that showcases how copper is used in products to protect us from harm, as well as an electric light selfie photo station, demonstrating how copper lights up our world.

A bonus feature of this year’s exhibit is a digital display showcasing how TransLink has used copper to help kill bacteria on buses and SkyTrain cars.

At the same time, the Museum’s Terralab STEAM learning education space will also run The Chemistry of Cleanup sessions at 2:00pm Fridays to Mondays, showing visitors a replicated process of the EPCOR Britannia Mine Water Treatment Plant. The water treatment plant is part of the Museum’s environmental remediation, using natural materials to filter minerals in the water, due to the naturally occurring acid rock drainage when minerals in exposed rocks react with oxygen and rainwater. The treatment plant then neutralizes surface water runoff collected from the area, resulting in clean water flowing into Howe Sound.

Britannia Mine Museum

The Britannia Mine Museum is open to the public seven days a week with appropriate COVID-19 safety measures and procedures in place. Purchase tickets in advance and plan your visit here. The Museum is located right off the Sea to Sky Highway at 1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach just before you get to Squamish. Follow along on Facebook and Twitter for the latest exhibit updates.

Win An Annual Family Pass

I have a family pass to give away! It includes admission for 2 adults and 3 children (value $170) that is good for unlimited visits for the year. Here’s how you can enter to win:

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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Friday, July 23, 2021. UPDATE the winner is deanne!

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  1. BevFriday, July 16th, 2021 — 5:24pm PDT

    I have always wanted to see this! Thank you for this AWESOME contest and chance to win this AMAZING GENEROUS PRIZE!!😍

  2. JoJoFriday, July 16th, 2021 — 5:46pm PDT

    I love Brittania Mine! We went for the first time 2 years ago and had so much fun. Thank you for the chance to win!

  3. JeanFriday, July 16th, 2021 — 5:54pm PDT

    Love visiting the mine

  4. BreanneFriday, July 16th, 2021 — 6:09pm PDT

    Awesome contest!!!! Thanks for the chance!!

  5. Donna MaroulisFriday, July 16th, 2021 — 6:59pm PDT

    I live nearby and have three school age grandchildren – we would make good use of this if I was lucky enough to be the winner ! I will keep my fingers crossed !

  6. JeremayaFriday, July 16th, 2021 — 7:18pm PDT

    Definitely need to visit this summer.

  7. SandraFriday, July 16th, 2021 — 7:38pm PDT

    We were there years ago, need to check it out again

  8. Jattinder KhairaFriday, July 16th, 2021 — 7:39pm PDT

    Would love to visit this place

  9. Leah MFriday, July 16th, 2021 — 7:42pm PDT

    This would be a great family experience for us. Never been here and would love to check this place out.

  10. Melanie StewartFriday, July 16th, 2021 — 8:18pm PDT

    I have never been. Id love to take my boys!

  11. Mark donneryFriday, July 16th, 2021 — 8:37pm PDT

    This looks so awesome. It will be a great prize for a family.

  12. Amber olakFriday, July 16th, 2021 — 9:37pm PDT

    Amazing giveaway!

  13. Jennifer P.Friday, July 16th, 2021 — 10:44pm PDT

    I haven’t been to the Britannia Mine since I was in high school, but I always loved it as a kid and teen. I’d love to take my husband and kids, they’ll love it too!

  14. MaryanneSaturday, July 17th, 2021 — 12:05am PDT

    We’ve been wanting to visit!

  15. PennySaturday, July 17th, 2021 — 7:39am PDT

    Amazing chance to visit!

  16. StaceySaturday, July 17th, 2021 — 8:59am PDT

    I drove by last week and was debating about going. Hope I win!

  17. TylerSaturday, July 17th, 2021 — 9:37am PDT

    I have never been to the mine. None of us have actually, and we’ve always have wanted to go!

  18. Stephanie MoffittSaturday, July 17th, 2021 — 11:12am PDT

    This would be amazing. Thanks for the chance

  19. Jason BSaturday, July 17th, 2021 — 1:45pm PDT

    I know a niece and nephew that would love this.

  20. Claudia AndrewsSaturday, July 17th, 2021 — 2:08pm PDT

    COMMENTED ON FACEBOOK POST!!

  21. Claudia AndrewsSaturday, July 17th, 2021 — 2:13pm PDT

    OH the KIDS LOVE LOVE LOVE this PLACE! We went a long time ago and they have been asking to go back ALL THE TIME!! Thanks a MILLION miss604 for this TOTALLY AWESOME OUT OF THIS WORLD CONTEST AND EXTREMELY GENEROUS ONCE in a LIFETIME PRIZE! We would ALL BE BEYOND ECSTATIC TO WIN THIS INCREDIBLE AMAZING GIVE AWAY AND BE ABLE TO GO BACK AND ENJOY FOR A WHOLE YEAR! This would be the HIGHLIGHT of their SUMMER and ALL YEAR!! SO EDUCATIONAL FOR HOMESCHOOLERS ALSO!

  22. EmmaSaturday, July 17th, 2021 — 4:14pm PDT

    Would love to check this out with family!

  23. Kirsten FisherSaturday, July 17th, 2021 — 8:32pm PDT

    This would be awesome!

  24. bonnie lamSaturday, July 17th, 2021 — 8:47pm PDT

    Good luck. Huggies.

  25. JillSaturday, July 17th, 2021 — 9:59pm PDT

    Would love to go.

  26. Jordanna KaimanSunday, July 18th, 2021 — 8:30am PDT

    I have always wanted to check this out with my family

  27. RaySunday, July 18th, 2021 — 9:07am PDT

    Would be great day out.

  28. MarsalieSunday, July 18th, 2021 — 10:21am PDT

    https://twitter.com/marsaloon/status/1416809897539235841?s=20

  29. MarsalieSunday, July 18th, 2021 — 10:22am PDT

    I have lived in the Lower Mainland my whole life and have never been! I would love to take my kids

  30. Marsalie BlackSunday, July 18th, 2021 — 10:23am PDT

    Liked on FB!

  31. Melissa ZakusSunday, July 18th, 2021 — 12:27pm PDT

    I have never been to this museum and would love to go

  32. Mike GismondiSunday, July 18th, 2021 — 2:38pm PDT

    This would be an amazing prize for my family

  33. Angela GSunday, July 18th, 2021 — 2:51pm PDT

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

  34. StotesSunday, July 18th, 2021 — 8:07pm PDT

    This would be fantastic!

  35. Sunshine GMonday, July 19th, 2021 — 9:06am PDT

    We would love to see this – what a great daytrip!

  36. T. CortezTuesday, July 20th, 2021 — 6:19am PDT

    It’s a must for rock lovers. My kids started their rock collection on their first visit and we would love to have a membership to go back.

  37. Jason TTuesday, July 20th, 2021 — 11:05pm PDT

    I love to go Britannia Mine Museum.

  38. GloriaTuesday, July 20th, 2021 — 11:05pm PDT

    One place in BC I want to visit

  39. Amber BWednesday, July 21st, 2021 — 9:58am PDT

    This would be amazing to win. We will be visiting the museum at the end of August. My kids love museums and this is such an interesting and fun place.

  40. KarenWednesday, July 21st, 2021 — 11:25am PDT

    Great opportunity!

  41. EileenWednesday, July 21st, 2021 — 1:50pm PDT

    I’d never been to the Britannia Mine Museum.

  42. CoryThursday, July 22nd, 2021 — 3:25pm PDT

    One of the best museums, looking forward
    to checking out new exhibit! Thanks for the chance to win, an excellent family day trip just out of town on one of the most remarkable stretches of highway!

  43. Tamara Frances CroftThursday, July 22nd, 2021 — 3:52pm PDT

    would love a chance to win as I’ve never been here.

  44. ShelleyThursday, July 22nd, 2021 — 8:19pm PDT

    We are a family of 5 and it would be wonderful to win this prize. It’s not always affordable to take the kids on these kinds of adventures. I know they would love to explore the mine.

  45. NeenaThursday, July 22nd, 2021 — 8:26pm PDT

    Cool

  46. WesThursday, July 22nd, 2021 — 8:52pm PDT

    Looking forward to taking our kiddo!

  47. Melissa BretonThursday, July 22nd, 2021 — 9:02pm PDT

    Love this place …. Would love to go back!!!

  48. Mike GattThursday, July 22nd, 2021 — 9:04pm PDT

    Cool place to visit.

  49. Stephanie MortonThursday, July 22nd, 2021 — 9:31pm PDT

    Have 5 grandkids who would enjoy a visit to the Britannia Mines, and me too!

  50. Zuzana TycThursday, July 22nd, 2021 — 9:35pm PDT

    I would love to visit!

  51. TammyFriday, July 23rd, 2021 — 7:26am PDT

    Fun to see!

  52. AlexMFriday, July 23rd, 2021 — 8:23am PDT

    Great attraction!

  53. deanne templeFriday, July 23rd, 2021 — 8:54am PDT

    Britannia Mine Museum is a huge hit with our family! We enjoy visiting and hope to be able to more this coming year!

  54. wenFriday, July 23rd, 2021 — 10:13am PDT

    This is awesome! Thanks!

  55. Frank LopezFriday, July 23rd, 2021 — 2:27pm PDT

    I would love to win this

  56. KarenSunday, July 25th, 2021 — 11:00pm PDT

    Yes, please. I’d love this!

  57. KarenSunday, July 25th, 2021 — 11:01pm PDT

    Oh, please let it be me!

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