Museum Governance
Board & Strategic Plan 2022-2026
The Pender Islands Museum Society is led by 8 board members. For 2024, these are Simone Marler (President); Kate Waygood (VP); Mary Chamberland (Treasurer); Linda Wein (Secretary); Doug Bolton, Greg Forsyth, Elizabeth Preston, Dianne Wilson (Directors). In April 2018–with regular since then updates–the Board and community stakeholders took part in a strategic planning retreat. The objective was to renew the museum’s mission and map out major goals and priorities for the coming five years. With a flexible plan in place, we look forward to sustaining and growing the museum’s success.
Our Mission
Our mission establishes the purpose of our museum.
- Preserve Pender’s history
- Tell the community’s story
- Collect Pender’s heritage
- Show things worth seeing
- Celebrate what make our Islands unique
Our Vision
We aspire to be a great little museum.
The following messages amplify our vision:
- We are “the” place to discover Pender stories.
- We are a special museum about a special island
- We are valued and enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
Values
Six important values guide the work of the Pender Islands Museum:
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- Relevant
This is not a stuffy museum. It does not stand on a pedestal and lecture. It gives a real sense of the people who live(d) on the Penders. - Visitor-centred
When we make decisions, we keep the visitor’s needs and interests as a primary concern. - Collaborative
We invite and enjoy working with others – other people, other organizations. - Trusted
We responsibly care for the heritage resources entrusted to us. We are a trusted source of information about the Islands’ history. - Educational
We are passionate about sharing our knowledge about the heritage of the Penders. - Welcoming
We are hospitable and invite exploration and participation by everyone.
- Relevant
Support Our Museum
Do you want to help? We’re always looking for volunteers and donors!
Thank you!
Open Times
July & August
- Thursday
- 10:00AM–4:00PM
- Friday
- 10:00AM–4:00PM
- Saturday
- 10:00AM–4:00PM
- Sunday
- 10:00AM–4:00PM
- Holidays
- 10:00AM–4:00PM
Labour Day to Oct 13
- Thursday
- 10:00AM–4:00PM
- Friday
- 10:00AM–4:00PM
- Saturday
- 10:00AM–4:00PM
- Sunday
- 10:00AM–4:00PM
- Holidays
- 10:00AM–4:00PM
Admission by donation ($5/person or $15/family suggested)
Location & Email
2408 South Otter Bay Road
Pender Island, V0N 2M1
Or call 1.250.629.6935
(during open hours only)