Culture Days Art Contest: LIFE in a Rural Setting
September 25 - October 23, 2026
Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre
Voting for the Culture Days Art Contest is now open!
Voting will be open to the public at the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, Tsawwassen Arts Centre, and North Delta Centre for the Arts, from September 25 - October 23, 2026.
We invite members of the public to stop by and cast their vote for their favourite entry. The top three submissions will get a prize, and the top 10 submissions will become part of an exhibition at North Delta Centre for the Arts and the Tsawwassen Arts Centre through the end of 2027.
Stop by and cast your vote today!
Delta's Museum & Archives
The Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre is an accessible space for dialogue and discovery about our community’s past, present, and future. Featuring authentic objects, digital experiences, and fascinating stories, all are welcome to engage with Delta’s storied history.
Learn by using the touchscreens in our galleries and creating new land forms in our sand table. Watch our water table demonstrate how the region of Delta was formed over 9000 years and use a wand to activate the animals in the habitat theatre. Visit and discover Delta today!
The Discovery Centre aims to be an inclusive and accessible environment for all of its patrons. If you or a member of your group that you are visiting with has an accessibility need, email djhdc@delta.ca. We would be happy to discuss and prepare with you prior to your visit.
Erosion! at the Water Table
Ever wonder how river deltas get formed over time?
Visit the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre and use the water table to learn a little bit about how the land on which we live was formed!
Watch as Naomi give a demonstration on how this display can show us how water movement helps form land and riverbeds.
Collections Database
The artefact collection features objects that help tell the stories of Delta’s diverse history.
Take the Tour!
Public Hours
Monday-Wednesday, Friday | 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday | 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday |12 - 5 pm
Statutory Holidays | 12 - 5 pm
Discovery Centre Tours
Visit the Discovery Centre and join one of our free tours to learn more about the history of Delta from professionals.
If you’d like to book private group tours of 8 or more, please call 604-952-3838.
Harvesting Delta
October 23, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre
Delve into Delta’s harvest history in this exploration of photos and artefacts owned by the Delta Heritage Society, soon to be on display at the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, Delta’s Museum & Archives.
The area you are standing on has been sustaining life for thousands of years. What does it take to grow a harvest in Delta? Delta’s rich soil continues to produce bountiful harvests every year. Specialized tools exist for all stages of farm production, evolving into new forms over time. Healthy harvests depend on healthy ecosystems.
Come by the Discovery Centre and learn all about how the land, water, tools, people, and pollinators shape the history of harvest in Delta.
Photo:
Harry Mitchel pitching hay with his daughters nearby, 1909-1910.
Delta Archives 2023-081-142, Courtesy of the Delta Heritage Society.
Program Information
The Discovery Centre offers a range of regular and drop-in programming. Find programs hosted at the Discovery Centre here:
Register Discovery Centre & Heritage Programs
School Programs
The Discovery Centre’s school programs are curriculum-based programs that have been carefully crafted to provide a meaningful informal learning experience.
View the Discovery Centre's School Programs
Volunteer
Are you looking for a rewarding way to gain experience, learn new skills, and meet new people?
View our current volunteer opportunities and apply today!
Archives Collection
Tours of the Archive, collection highlights and gallery tours are available upon request. Email discoverycentrebookings@delta.ca
You can also access our collection online.
Search Archives Collection Database
Donating to the Collection
At this time, the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre is reviewing its policies and procedures relative to collecting, and how the items collected can support our vision for the future where we tell comprehensive stories about all of Delta’s history and identity. If you have a cherished article that you feel will help us tell a vibrant, exciting story, please contact us and we will review the item together. All donations to the Discovery Centre are being received by appointment only, by calling 604-952-3836 or emailing djhdc@delta.ca.
There are many areas of interest that have been identified to enhance the collection. All items of historical value are considered as they arise. Areas of concentration for collecting over the next two years will be:
- Fraser Estuary Resources
- North Delta Development; especially Norwegian, Japanese, and South Asian
- Foundational Delta Families
- North Delta Municipal Infrastructure (for example, Recreation Centres, Sports Groups)
- Annacis Island Development
- Pre-1900 Community Development
- Fishing in the Wake of Industry Depletion
Location & Contact Information
The Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre is located in Ladner just south of City Hall. Free parking is available on site and we are accessible by transit and a short walk.
Staff
Kevin Hicks, Archives Coordinator
T: 604-952-3829
E: khicks@delta.ca
Jasmine Moore, Curator
T: 604-952-3837
E: jmoore@delta.ca
Naomi Evans, Education Coordinator
T: 604-952-3838
E: nevans@delta.ca
Michelle Taylor, Cultural Services Manager
T: 604-952-3806
E: mtaylor@delta.ca
General Inquiries
T: 604-952-3836
E: djhdc@delta.ca