Hours, Rates & Admission
Note: during the COVID-19 pandemic, entry to the site will be limited to 200 visitors per day.
Click here to reserve your admission in advance to guarantee your spot
Phase 1
Re-Opening
June 18 – July 2, 2020
Some shops and eateries will open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays only. The site will be closed to visitors Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Exhibits and public programming will be unavailable during this phase.
Campgrounds and accommodation bookings available seven days a week.
Visitors’ Reception Centre:
Friday to Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday to Thursday: Closed
Historic Town:
Friday to Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday to Thursday: Closed
Administration Office:
Every day: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phase 2
Re-Opening
July 3, 2020 – September 27, 2020
Exhibits, public programming, campground, accommodations, and some shops and eateries will open daily.
Administration Office:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
Please call in advance
Visitors’ Reception Centre:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Historic Town:
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily
Shoulder & Winter Season
October 2020 – May 2021
To be determined
Please note (on-season), museums and exhibits close between 7:00pm – 8:00pm. For individual business store hours, please visit the Places to Shop & Eat.
Admission Rates in Spring, Summer & Fall Seasons
No admission charged in shoulder and winter seasons
Daily Admission:
All prices include GST
Adults (19-59): $16.00
Seniors (60+), Teens (13-18) & Students: $13.00
Youth (6-12): $6.00
Children (5 & under): FREE
Family: $40.00
(2 Adults & up to 4 people 18 and under)
Heritage Package:
Heritage package experiences including the Theatre Royal, stagecoach rides, and gold-panning lessons will not be available in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Friends of Barkerville Membership & Annual Pass:
Note: Due to COVID-19 and our limit of 200 visitors a day, we have had to suspend sales of our Friends of Barkerville memberships.
Please Note:
Regular admission includes entrance to site, as well as all public programming and demonstrations. Previous years’ admission included a second day on entry for free, but due to COVID-19, we are unable to offer a complimentary second day in 2020.
