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
k’west’lap ee stethtatht (Truth Shows Itself)
k’west’lap ee stethtatht (Truth Shows Itself)
Presented by syilx Elders Grouse and Pamela Barnes, this workshop series will help you understand and progress on the Truth and Reconciliation journey. Through four 3-hour workshops, participants access 12 hours of training in Indigenous cultural competency led by syilx...
Truth and Reconciliation – (Un)learn with Kelowna Museums
Truth and Reconciliation - (Un)learn with Kelowna Museums
Join us for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. Our all-ages guided and self-guided stations help you learn about the history and culture of the syilx people, both pre-contact and post-contact.
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.