MHM E-Events Listings

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

• Closed for National Truth & Reconciliation Day: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
• Movie Matinees: Wednesdays at 1pm
• New Exhibit: You Can Never Go Home Again by Chris Friesen – opens October 7, Opening Reception October 14 at 2pm
• Christmas Market 2025: November 18–22 – save the dates!
• Bookstore & Gift Shop: featuring MHM exclusive items

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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 1, 2025 | Hunger For Truth – The Rhea Clyman Story

Oct 8, 2025 | Suspended and the Art of Forgiveness

Oct 15, 2025 | Menno’s Reins

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.

We are excited to announce a new exhibit in the MHM Gallery running October 7 to November 10, 2025, featuring artwork by Langley-based artist Chris Friesen. The exhibit, titled You Can Never Go Home Again, was first proposed in 2022 in response to rising housing costs and explores the economic pressures that influence relocation and community life. Friesen, a painter, educator, and community advocate, combines personal history, family archives, and historical research to create paintings that reflect both past and present housing challenges in British Columbia.

Be sure to save the date for the Opening Reception on October 14, 2025, at 2pm.

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.

Our fun collection of t-shirts and aprons celebrates classic Mennonite humour and sayings — from “Live Long and Faspa” to “Make Borscht Not Bombs.” Perfect for gifts, family gatherings, or just adding a little laughter to your everyday.

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

• NEW! “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.

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 is ready and was on its way to Canada Post, but delivery is currently delayed due to the postal strike. If you’re an MHSBC member and would like to pick up your copy in person, stop by the MHM front desk and ask to visit MHSBC on the second floor.

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) as soon as the postal strike is over.

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Are you from out of town? We like to keep you posted about what is happening here in Abbotsford. We hope you can visit again soon!

Please contact us by phone 604-758-5667 or email us at info@mennonitemuseum.org if you have any questions while we work to have it back online.

Thank you for understanding.

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