The Lytton Museum and Archives is owned by the Village of Lytton and operated by a volunteer board as a Commission of the Village of Lytton.
News from the Museum
History of the Lytton Museum
The Lytton Museum and Archives opened on July 1, 1995, in a Canadian National Railway 1942 foreman’s house.
The museum held an extensive collection of artifacts and archives from the Lytton area. There were additional displays in the yard outside the house, in a retired railway caboose in nearby Caboose Park, and in a display area in St. Bartholomew’s Health Centre that showcased vintage medical items.
The museum and all of its collection were destroyed in the 2021 Lytton Creek fire.
Rebuilding after the fire
A volunteer committee is currently planning the museum’s rebuild.
The museum has started a new collection, which is in temporary storage at the Village Office. It includes a few fire-burned pieces from the ashes of the museum site, as well as recent donations of artifacts and archives.
The museum welcomes donations of both artifacts and archives related to Lytton’s history. Financial donations are also welcome, as funds will be required to furnish the building with display cabinets, archival storage units, office furniture, and equipment.
To be involved in rebuilding local history, to make a donation, or to become a member, email the Lytton Museum and Archives at museum@lytton.ca.
Mission statement
The Lytton Museum and Archives, owned and operated by the Village of Lytton, has been established to collect, preserve, research, exhibit and interpret objects of cultural, artistic, and historical value to the Lytton area, with the understanding that ownership is held in trust for future generations by the Village of Lytton. Public education programs will be created to foster an awareness of the culture and lifestyle of the area, to encourage research into the past, and to provide a community focus for celebrating Lytton’s rich heritage for residents and visitors alike.