Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at the museums…

How are the exhibits created? Where does everything come from and how is it stored? What’s a conservation lab? How do the archives work? Museums can be shrouded in mystery!

May 18th is International Museums Day. This day is an occasion to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of society and within each of our communities. In recent years, International Museums Day has been experiencing its highest growth with almost 30,000 museums organizing activities in more than 120 countries.
To celebrate International Museums Day, the Okanagan Heritage Museum is holding two special behind the scenes tours, offering a sneak peek behind it’s closed doors! Visitors will have the opportunity to view the collections, conservation lab, archives and more. What you see on the gallery floor is just the tip of the iceberg! On these guided tours you will have the opportunity to see parts of the museum that are not normally open to the public, as well as some areas and services that you may not have been aware of.

This is your chance to solve the mystery of how museums keep history alive!

2 guided tours: 11am – 12pm | 2pm to 3pm

For more information, please contact:
Jen at 250-868-4836
education@kelownamuseums.ca