General Inquiries
Please contact the Information Desk at the Okanagan Heritage Museum.
Call 250-763-2417 or email info@kelownamuseums.ca
Contact Kelowna Museums
For General Inquiries about the Kelowna Museums Society, please contact the Information Desk at the Okanagan Heritage Museum:
(250) 763-2417
info@kelownamuseums.ca
Rentals at the Laurel Packinghouse
Laurel Enterprise Coordinator
(778) 478-0325
Guided Tours and School Programs
Head of Programming
(250) 868-4836
education@kelownamuseums.ca
Birthday Parties
Head of Programming
(250) 868-4836
education@kelownamuseums.ca
Archives
Kelowna Public Archives and Vince Bezeau Military Library and Archives
Archivist
(250) 763-2417 ext. 25
thurley@kelownamuseums.ca
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Kelowna Museums Locations
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Kelowna’s flagship museum, the Okanagan Heritage Museum, invites visitors to discover how the Okanagan Valley was formed, to gain insights into the world of our syilx hosts, to learn about the arrival of traders and settlers and so much more.
Okanagan Military Museum
Devoted to the preservation and greater awareness of Okanagan military heritage, the Okanagan Military Museum features uniforms, insignia, badges, firearms and fascinating stories of how locals have contributed to events on the world stage.
Laurel Packinghouse
One of Kelowna’s most historic and beloved buildings, the Laurel Packinghouse is the oldest and largest packinghouse in BC. Part atmospheric rental venue, part museum, this is a building that charms both locals and visitors alike.
Upcoming Events & Workshops
nakulamen (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
nakulamen (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
Stroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.
Learning a Language: nsyilxcen for Everyone Level 1
Learning a Language: nsyilxcen for Everyone Level 1
Would you like to greet students or visitors in nsyilxcən? Would you like to master some basic vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture and connection to place? This workshop will give participants a start on pronunciation, greetings and language me...
Museum Impossible- Operation: Spy Academy
Museum Impossible- Operation: Spy Academy
An interactive experience where you work with your family and friends to decipher a secret message before the clock runs out.