Mennonite Heritage Museum Future Events
Important MHM Events planned for 2026
Up-to-date information on events at the Mennonite Heritage Museum https://mennonitemuseum.org.
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MHM is Excited to Announce Our First Exhibit of 2026!
Katherine Van Kampen: Creation The Fingerprint of God will feature her original artwork alongside a selection of additional pieces.
Katherine will also be launching her new book showcasing her art, with prints and cards available for purchase. This is an exhibit you won’t want to miss!
OPENING RECEPTION:
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 2–6pm
Free admission. Registration required: Call 604-758-5667 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and the number of people attending.
The exhibit runs until March 27, 2026 and will be open during our regular hours: Monday–Friday, 10am–3pm.
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,
color 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 m
ay be ordered by special request through www.kvkartdesign.ca.
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BC HERITAGE WEEK
Website: BC Heritage Week
Food brings us together ...
It links us to the land and to traditions, ties us to our families and ancestors, and connects cultures and communities.
The 2026 BC Heritage Week theme, Stir the Pot is an open invitation to celebrate food as a form of heritage that is both deeply personal and
widely shared. From heirloom seeds and traditional cooking and harvesting methods to community feasts and intergenerational recipes, food
reflects who we are and where we come from.
Stir the Pot also suggests advocacy. It is a call to spark conversation, to bring overlooked stories to the surface, and to address issues of food
security, cultural recognition and access. By stirring the pot together, we not only honour traditions but also create space for dialogue and discussion.
This year’s theme invites British Columbians to explore food as a vessel of memory, identity, and meaning.
About BC Heritage Week
The goal of BC Heritage Week is to inspire people to connect with local heritage and to raise awareness of the many ways it shapes our communities, identities, and daily lives.
Heritage advocates, community groups, cultural organizations, and local governments are encouraged to host events that showcase both tangible and intangible
heritage. At the same time, members of the public are invited to attend, take part in activities, and share their own stories.
This year, BC Heritage Week takes place from February 16 to 22, 2026. It aligns with both BC’s Family Day and Canada’s National Heritage Day on Monday, February 16,
making it an ideal opportunity to explore intergenerational storytelling, shared traditions and community connections.
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Our Cafe is open Tuesday-Thursday 10am to 3pm with the lunch menu from 11:15am to 2:00pm.
The MHSBC Research Center is open for drop-in genealogy help, a phone call ahead is encouraged, check in at the Museum Front Desk when you arrive.
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Volunteer at the Mennonite Heritage Museum Gardens!
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