Anvil Centre

09/11/2026

Downtown's Living Room
No DTLR on September 14
See you next time on September 21

09/03/2026

What's inside Anvil Centre? Come on in and see for yourself!

Some of the places and spaces you can enjoy include the New Westminster Museum and Archives, the New Media Gallery and the Community Art Gallery on the third floor. We're now open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights until 8:00 PM!

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Deb Thomas who recently won two tickets to an Anvil Theatre show after taking the Community Survey for the Arts Strategy Update!

We extended the deadline and heard from many more residents of New Westminster—we appreciate your valuable feedback.

Whether you’re an audience member, a supporter, or someone who is interested in arts activities and performances, we thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

To learn more about the Arts Strategy Update, please visit: https://www.beheardnewwest.ca/en-CA/projects/arts-strategy

08/31/2026

Draw live models!

Each class includes 1, 2, 5, & 10 minute warm ups, three 30-minute poses and limited instruction. Open to all who are interested in working from the human form. Easels, drawing boards and clips, and newsprint provided. Bring mark-making materials, paper or canvas. Only odour-free solvents in the studio. Instructor: Flavia Chan

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
September 16 - October 7 (255650)
$86.25 / 3 classes
Anvil Centre

08/29/2026

Join us for a free clothed model life drawing session. A life drawing resource guide will be available for all participants and a facilitator will be on hand to time poses. Start with some quick warm-up poses then move to longer 30 minute poses. Easels, drawing boards, clips, newsprint and some basic drawing supplies will be provided. Also, enjoy our Art Station where participants can make colourful, posable figures and marionettes to take home.
(ALSO - Downtown's Living Room will run Monday nights at 5:30 PM. This is your chance to stay cool this summer. Beat the heat: come hang out, relax, make new friends and enjoy different activities on offer—everyone welcome!)

08/28/2026

⚠️ UPDATE: Museum and New Media Gallery temporarily closed

The New Westminster Museum and New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre are temporarily closed due to a water leak. The closure is expected to last at least several weeks.

Staff are assessing the affected areas and working to protect the heritage collections, while a restoration company is undertaking remediation work. Some items in the Museum’s storage area have visible water damage, and restoration of these items will be pursued. Collections on display in the Museum were not affected by the leak; however, the Museum gallery space is currently being used to temporarily store and protect items moved from storage.

There was no damage to the artworks or technology on display in the New Media Gallery. The temporary closure of New Media Gallery is due to water damage in some of the gallery walls.

All other areas of Anvil Centre remain open and operational, with the exception of one washroom each on the third and fourth floors that were also affected.

The Museum, New Media Gallery, and washrooms will reopen once the necessary assessment and remediation work is complete and the affected spaces are confirmed suitable for public access.

Please continue to check our website for the latest information.

https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/arts-and-heritage/museums-and-archives

08/25/2026

Make Anvil Centre your next stop for coffee and conversation!
Bring your friends, pull up a seat at one of our tables—or cozy chairs—and take the time to catch up, rest and relax.
Anvil Centre is now open from Monday to Thursday until 8:00 PM and we can’t wait to see you here.
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08/25/2026

Due to unexpected water damage, the New Westminster Museum is currently closed. The New Westminster Archives, Irving House, Samson V, and other programming based at Anvil Centre continue as scheduled.
Please visit www.nwmuseumarchive.ca for updates as they become available. Thank you for your understanding.

08/19/2026

Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up Party Sept 5 at Anvil Centre

LET'S PARTY! The NWPL is celebrating their BIGGEST Summer Reading Club ever! Way to go, young summer readers!

Join them for the free Summer Reading Club Wrap-up Party happening on Saturday, Sept 5 from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Anvil Centre at 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster.
Everyone is welcome for:

🕺 our family dance party with DJ Rock 'n' Beau
🌊 live visit from a mermaid
😀 activities with the New West Museum and Archives
📚 free book giveaway with Literacy New West
👶 toddler zone with New West Family Place
📷 photo booth
☁️ calm sensory space
and more!