MHM E-Events Listings

Read below to find out all the details for dates and events coming up at 1818 Clearbrook Road!

• 2026 Gallery Exhibit: Creation the Fingerprint of God by Katherine Van Kampen
• Fresh from the Café:

- Café Now Open Fridays
- Soups of the Week updated menu
- Easter Paska available in the MHM Café for a limited time!

• Easter Holiday Closure April 3 - 6, 2026
• MHM Bookstore & Gift Shop:

- Check Out our new featured items
- MHM Gift Cards the perfect gift idea

• Spring Film Matinees Wednesday afternoons with host: Naomi Wright
• Exhibit Book Project Unearthing the Vanished coffee table book

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Katherine Van Kampen: Creation – The Fingerprint of God features her original artwork alongside a selection of additional pieces. If you haven’t had the chance to see it yet, now is the perfect time! Visitors have been raving about the exhibit and even bringing friends back to experience it together. This is an exhibit you won’t want to miss! The exhibit is open during our regular hours: Monday–Friday, 10am–3pm.

Katherine’s book showcasing her artwork is now available in the MHM Bookstore & Gift Shop, along with cards featuring her prints.

Katherine van Kampen is a Canadian artist whose creative journey has gracefully woven together the worlds of music and visual art. After earning her Master of Music degree from the University of British Columbia and her Associate Diploma (ARCT) in piano performance, she pursued a rich and successful career as a singer in both opera and oratorio, performing on stages around the world.

Now, having completed her solo singing career, Katherine is wholeheartedly devoted to expressing her heart through the medium of visual art. To her, colour is music, and form and shape are their own kind of melody. She seeks to uplift and inspire through her paintings, guided by her deep-rooted faith in Jesus Christ. Katherine’s paintings are available through the Vancouver Fine Art Gallery, and her website and on Artsy. These exhibit prints may be ordered by special request through www.kvkartdesign.ca.

We’ve now been open on Fridays for two weeks, and it’s been wonderful to welcome so many visitors through the Café. Our hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10am–3pm. We look forward to seeing you in!

With the Café now open Fridays, we've updated our soups of the week menu. Borscht is served daily, and Tuesdays feature our always popular perogy and farmer sausage special. From Wednesday to Friday, we offer a second soup alongside our fresh baked zweiback buns.

In celebration of Easter, we’re offering traditional Mennonite Paska buns for a limited time in the Café. These soft sweet buns are topped with icing and sprinkles and make a perfect seasonal treat with coffee or lunch.

We will be closed for Easter from April 3–6. Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter! We look forward to welcoming you back upon reopening.

There’s always something new to discover when you visit, so be sure to check our shelves.

MHM gift cards are a thoughtful gift for friends and family!

Treat your loved ones to a taste of history, delicious food, and unique shopping! MHM Gift Cards are available in any dollar amount, the perfect gift for your favourite foodie!

Come and enjoy exclusive, award-winning historical films and documentaries in the comfort of our in-house theatre.

NEW COMEDY FEATURE MOVIE:

April 1, 2026 | Sleeper Agent

An ordinary life unravels when a hidden sleeper agent is suddenly activated. With fragmented memories, unknown enemies, and a mission they never chose, the agent must find the truth before time runs out. [95 min]

Free Admission | Limited Seating
To Register Call: 604-758-5667

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We are pleased to share that MHM’s exhibit Unearthing the Vanished: Mennonite Experiences in Stalin’s Great Terror is being developed into a coffee table book, to be released later this year. If you were moved by the exhibit, we invite you to consider making a donation to support this important publication project.

The book will be complemented by a dedicated website featuring stories of the disappeared, where additional family histories can be shared and preserved. If funding permits, a permanent wreath will also be created for the memorial cairn on the museum grounds.

How to Support this Publication Project:

• In person: Cash, debit, or credit at the museum
• By cheque or e-transfer:

- Cheques payable to Mennonite Museum Society

- E-transfer to accounts@mennonitemuseum.org

* Please include a note on the cheque or e-transfer: “Unearthing the Vanished Publication Project” All donations will be receipted

Thank you for helping us preserve these stories and honour the memory of those who were lost.

HELP US KEEP MENNONITE HISTORY ALIVE

We’re committed to keeping the Mennonite Heritage Museum free for all visitors. Your support allows us to continue offering engaging exhibits, programs, and events that bring our shared history to life. Every gift makes a difference — big or small — and helps ensure that the Museum remains accessible to everyone.

Support the Mennonite Heritage Museum today by calling 604-758-5667 during open hours, or by sending a cheque made out to Mennonite Museum Society to: 1818 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5X4. You can also donate to MHM online through CanadaHelps.

Donations are tax-deductible, and a charitable receipt will be issued. Thank you for helping us preserve and share our Mennonite stories, history, and culture for generations to come!

The February 2026 edition of MHSBC’s Roots & Branches newsletter was mailed to members at the end of February. We hope you enjoyed reading it!

Not a MHSBC member yet, or has your membership expired? We would be happy to sign you up and provide you with the latest Roots & Branches! Visit us on the second floor or become a member online. Thank you for your continued support!

Need genealogy or research help? MHSBC's volunteers are available for appointments, drop-ins, and tours. You can also send them an email at genealogy@mhsbc.com

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Email: info@mennonitemuseum.org
Website: http://mennonitemuseum.org/
Location: 1818 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Phone: 604-758-5667
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