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 call the Information Desk at the Okanagan Heritage Museum – (250) 763-2417 or email info@kelownamuseums.ca.
For information on Guided Tours and School Programs, please call our Head of Programming – (250) 868-4836.
For information on Rentals at the Laurel Packinghouse please call the Laurel Enterprise Coordinator – (778) 478-0325.
For information on Birthday Parties please call our Head of Programming – (250) 868-4836 or email education@kelownamuseums.ca.
To Contact a Staff Member, please browse our Staff Directory.
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
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021
We've gone into the archives and carefully selected objects to display on National Indigenous Peoples Day. See these special artifacts up close, join us for some thoughtful conversation and a climb up the warriors ladder.
Digital Detectives: Cultural District Scavenger Hunt
Digital Detectives: Cultural District Scavenger Hunt
Thursday evenings are the perfect time to explore the Cultural District! Download the free “ActionBound” app and sleuth your way through mysteries, trivia and more at the Okanagan Heritage Museum, Kelowna Art Gallery and Rotary Centre for the Arts.
Tombstone Tours: Kelowna’s Forgotten Chinatown
Tombstone Tours: Kelowna’s Forgotten Chinatown
Discover the stories of the stones in this unique tour of Kelowna's largest historical site, the Pioneer Cemetery. Led by historian Bob Hayes, you will encounter forgotten neighbourhoods, teacher's corner, mighty pioneer women, and the occasional wildlife spotting in th...