White Post Auto Museum is the perfect place to visit while in the Shuswap area, if you’re a fan of Rust Valley Restorers, classic cars, antiques and memorabilia. The museum offers an impressive collection of vintage cars, truck restorations, and rare automotive treasures that transport visitors back in time. Along with the iconic vehicles, you’ll find nostalgic artifacts and collectibles that appeal to history buffs and car enthusiasts alike. For a truly unique experience, consider combining your visit with a trip to the nearby Three Valley Gap Ghost Town, where you can explore a preserved slice of Western Canadian history that complements the themes of the auto museum perfectly.
The museum is located next to Rust Brothers Restorations, where the popular show is filmed.
White Post Auto Museum and Antiques Mall
The White Post Museum is a great place to stroll through to view the largest collection of antiques and collectibles in the area.
There is a great selection of custom, classic and project cars on display here, as well as automobilia.
White Post Auto Museum is open from May to September, so be sure to check it out next time you’re in the area. They have a selection of classic cars for sale, so you may be tempted to take one home with you.
Admission to the White Post Auto Museum is $15 per person and kids 12 and under are free.
Location: 439A Trans Canada Hwy, Tappen, BC, 250-835-2224
Outside White Post Auto Museum next to Rust Valley Restorers. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Beautifully resorted classic cars at the White Post Auto Museum next to Rust Valley Restorers in Tappen BC. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Beautifully resorted classic cars at the White Post Auto Museum next to Rust Valley Restorers in Tappen BC. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
White Post Auto Museum classic and antique car display near Rust Bros. Photo Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Cars waiting to be restored at the White Post Auto Museum near Rust Valley Restorers Tappen BC near Salmon Arm. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
White Post Antiques Mall
The White Post Antiques Mall boasts a huge collection of antiques and vintage memorabilia from jukeboxes, vinyl records, automotive domed metal signs to vintage kitchen items.
During the off season, viewing is by appointment only, or shop online.
Inside the White Post Museum is the largest collection of antiques and collectibles in the Shuswap area. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Inside the White Post Museum is the largest collection of antiques and collectibles in the Shuswap area. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Inside the White Post Museum is the largest collection of antiques and collectibles in the Shuswap area. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Rust Valley Swap Meet 2023
The museum usually holds a swap meet event in May for antique/classic cars and trucks, automotive parts, tools, antiques, collectibles and memorabilia.
The next event is May 13, 2023
Rust Valley Restorers
If you watch Rust Valley Restorers, a reality TV series on the History Channel or Netflix, then you don’t want to miss this spot.
Mike Hall, owner of Rust Bros, has a passion for restoring old cars and at one time had up to 500 cars in disrepair on his property in Tappen, BC.
The long running Rust Valley Restorers show has five seasons on the books to date. The show features auto collector Mike Hall, his son Connor and their friend Avery Shoaf who restore old cars in hopes of turning a profit.
Mike, now age 65, continues to auction off as many of his beloved cars as he can. In October, he managed to reduce his inventory to 40 vehicles.
Outside Rust Bros where Rust Valley Restorers is filmed for the History Channel and Netflix. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
See the Rust Bros video below showing their support of their friend’s new Killer Kustoms channel on YouTube.
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