Times They Are A’Changing is the theme of a new exhibit at the Mill Bay-Malahat Heritage Museum near Victoria.

Thanks to the local historical society, visitors can learn who invented the egg carton, the radio and how many gadgets have been replaced by the cellphone (dozens). The season runs from March to September or by appointment.

The museum, free (donations welcome) and open Sunday afternoons, comes with a docent or guide who kindly walks visitors through many historical moments, including the nearby Bamberton cement works, a one-room school (the Beatrix Potter books) and a telephone switchboard.

To tax your history knowledge the museum posts a large red question mark at intervals. You are invited to guess what artifact is under them. One is a leather glove finger stretcher. A flint-fired hand warmer may puzzle many. Those who like memory quizzes will enjoy the wall of old LPs or the one about old TV shows. Can you remember your favourites?

The museum is at the back of the church at 2851 Church Way on the Malahat Highway outside the town. Website: heritagemuseummillbay.com. Phone: 250-733-0955. A nearby market offers fresh produce and delicious ice cream.