MHM E-Events Listings

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

• Movie Matinees: October 29 & November 5, 2025 at 1pm
• Gallery Exhibit: You Can Never Go Home Again by Chris Friesen, until November 10, 2025
• Closed for Remembrance Day: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
• Christmas Market 2025: November 18–22, 2025 — Save the Dates!
• Bookstore & Gift Shop: featuring MHM exclusive items, including Gift Cards!

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Settle into the comfort of our in-house theatre and experience exclusive, award-winning historical films and documentaries, the following Wednesdays at 1:00pm.

Oct 29, 2025 | Volendam – A Refugee Story

Nov 5, 2025 | I Am A Mennonite

Free Admission | Limited Seating | Registration Required
Call 604-758-5667 today to reserve your spot.

Click here to view the full film brochure.

There’s still time to experience our current gallery exhibit, You Can Never Go Home Again, featuring artwork by Langley-based artist Chris Friesen — but only until November 10, 2025.

First proposed in 2022 in response to rising housing costs, the exhibit explores the economic pressures that shape relocation, belonging, and community life. Friesen — a painter, educator, and community advocate — blends personal history, family archives, and historical research to create striking works that reflect both past and present housing challenges in British Columbia.

Thank-you to all who attended the Opening Reception for Chris Friesen’s Gallery Exhibit on October 14, 2025. Guests enjoyed learning about the perspectives and experiences that shaped his work. The afternoon offered a meaningful opportunity to engage with the artist and celebrate the creativity showcased in his exhibition.

The Mennonite Heritage Museum Christmas Market features a curated selection of local artisans with unique, handmade gifts for everyone on your list. Enjoy live seasonal music, a warm lunch in the MHM Café, and festive desserts. Don’t miss our door prize draws – two winners announced at the end of the week!

Find us on Facebook where we will show highlights from our vendors and more!

*All vendor spots are now filled.

Purchase your gift cards for birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas giving! A thoughtful and practical gift, perfect for any occasion. Visit our Cafe or our Bookstore to stock up on these for your friends and family.

To commemorate Anabaptism’s 500th Anniversary, we are pleased to offer a selection of special keepsakes:

• “500 Years of Anabaptist History” lanyards – A practical keepsake, ideal for carrying keys or ID while celebrating your connection to Anabaptist heritage.
• Limited Edition Museum pins – Featuring unique designs, including our exclusive “Celebrating 500 Years of Anabaptist History” pin.
• Collectible “500 Years of Anabaptist History” pens – Available in black or white. Perfect for gifting or treasuring as a reminder of 500 years of history and heritage.

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.

Donate today by calling 604-758-5667 during open hours!

Or, make a contribution in person during your next visit.

Cheques may be made out to Mennonite Museum Society and sent to our mailing address:

1818 Clearbrook Road

Abbotsford, BC V2T 5X4

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.

As a valued part of our community, we’d like to remind you that our MHSBC Genealogy Volunteers are here to support you in exploring your family history. Whether you're just getting started or digging a little deeper, you're welcome to meet with one of our knowledgeable volunteers.

We welcome drop-in visits and also encourage booking ahead when possible:

• Open Monday to Friday, 10am - 3pm
• To book an appointment, call 604-853-6177
• You’ll find us on the second floor at 1818 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford (above the Mennonite Heritage Museum)

You can renew your membership for 2025 by paying online 24/7:

Click here or call during office hours 604-853-6177.

Renewing online is handy and helps us. Thank you for your support!

The latest edition of MHSBC’s Roots & Branches was mailed last week via Canada Post and is on its way to our MHSBC members’ mailboxes! Thank you for your patience while the postal strike delayed delivery — we’re excited for you to receive your copy.

Not a MHSBC member yet? We’d be happy to sign you up! Visit us on the second floor or register online, and we’ll mail your copy (as well as the back issues for this year).

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