The Bunker Military Museum is a popular attraction for tourists and local area residents. In 1989, the town’s historic railway station was restored and The Bunker Military Museum was born.  This original private collection contains artifacts from the Boer War to the present.  The collection is unique in that it reflects the daily life and conditions from the soldier’s perspective.  The collection is international including uniforms and items from the many sides of many world conflicts. There are over 1000 uniforms from army, air force, navy, Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc. from around the world.

 

The Bunker is in the process of preparing for its move to its new site in the historic Fraser Hotel/Bilsky Block, a century old abandoned building that is being completely renovated.  The lower floor of the building provides more space than the existing facility, and will have museum standard environmental controls and lighting.  The new facility will also be totally accessible, with extra wide doors and accessible washroom facilities. The viewing and gallery spaces will be designed to accommodate the visitor who may be in a wheelchair.

This attraction is scheduled to reopen in the summer of 2012.