50 years ago on November 1, 1974, as the last shift whistle blew, life at Britannia Beach was forever changed.

The Mine Manager, John Lovering, informed the workers on October 7th that production would cease at Britannia on the afternoon shift of November 1, 1974. Thus ending the 70-year legacy of one of the world's largest copper mines.

The Museum was opened shortly after in the summer of 1975 due to the efforts of The Britannia Beach Historical Society.

Visit us and discover how the museum has preserved the legacy of more than 60,000 people who once called Britannia home during the mine’s operation.

As we look forward to celebrating our 50th anniversary as a museum in 2025, we invite you to share in the memories.

Whether you or someone you know worked at the Britannia Mines or the Museum, we’d love to hear your stories.

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Let’s celebrate our shared history—one story at a time!