MHM E-Events Listings

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

- Spring Tarts available in the MHM Café for a limited time!

- Soups of the Week updated menu

• MHM Bookstore & Gift Shop:

- Celebrating April Poetry Month featured books
- MHM Gift Cards a thoughtful gift idea

• Spring Film Matinees Wednesday afternoons with host: Naomi Wright
• Exhibit Book Project preserving stories and remembering the lost
• Gardeners Wanted join our volunteer team and help keep the MHM grounds beautiful

"What a beautiful expression of God's creation! You have a marvelous imagination. We love your colours and textures."

"Love, love, love Katherine Van Kampen's paintings. Wow such talent, beauty and scripture. Can't get a better combination"

"I am absolutely awestruck by this exhibit! Each piece pulls me through a portal that leads me out... and then right back to myself. A truly emotive adventure."

"What an amazing window into scripture you have created! I can't wait to study the book!"

"I agree that music has colour! The creation story was beautifully captured. My favourite is 'Peace'."

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.

Spring has arrived at the MHM Café! Our Spring Fruit Tart features a tart crust filled with pastry cream, topped with fruit and a light glaze. Whipped cream available. Bring a friend and enjoy them together!

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.

Robert Martens

• Finding Home

• Urban Creatures

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.

UPCOMING FILMS

April 29, 2026 | The Ben Horch Story

A short biographical film about the life and legacy of Canadian musician and teacher Ben Horch. Created as a tribute to his 100th birthday, the film offers a warm and inspiring portrait of a man whose love of music touched generations. [28 min]]

May 6, 2026 | The Flood of ‘48

This film documents the 1948 Fraser River flood in British Columbia,

which devastated the Lower Mainland. It focuses on the damage caused

and the community response to the disaster. [30 min]

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

To view the all movies and more details click button below:

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

Every donation, big or small, is gratefully received. Thank you!

MHM’s beautiful grounds are maintained by our amazing volunteers - and we could use your help! From weeding and pruning to planting and nurturing, there’s a place for you on our gardening team.

Interested in joining us?

Call Jennifer at 604-758-5667 or email jennifer.martens@mennonitemuseum.org.

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

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