Whooo is flying around at night in the Okanagan? All ages welcome for this not-so-scary Halloween adventure! By donation For more information, please contact: Jen at 250.868.4836 education@kelownamuseums.ca
Are you brave enough to walk amongst the dead? Join us for an all-new tour and hear true stories of Kelowna's more peculiar passings. Prepare for a fright, and remember...death comes for us all! This is an outdoor event. Dress for chills. Be prepared for uneven ground and tripping hazards. Proceeds from the tour support […]
Are you brave enough to walk amongst the dead? Join us for an all-new tour and hear true stories of Kelowna's more peculiar passings. Prepare for a fright, and remember...death comes for us all! This is an outdoor event. Dress for chills. Be prepared for uneven ground and tripping hazards. Please bring a flashlight for […]
Take a journey with us exploring the traditional shelters and lifestyles of First Nations’ from around Turtle Island, with a particular focus on syilx (Okanagan). Participants will make their own edible shelters (that the kids will love to eat!). $15 per adult $7.50 per child Click here for tickets For more information, please contact: Jen […]
Presented by Major (Ret'd) Paul Randall, CD, MSc Learn about the various web sites and online resources that you can use to find soldiers who served in the Great War. Using a soldier's file, you will discover how to read their military record and other documents to fully appreciate the sacrifice of the men and […]
Creating innovative, responsive programs and exhibits for visitors is key to building new audiences and converting occasional visitors into returning visitors and members. The workshop is facilitated by Kim Gough, Learning Program Developer at the Royal BC Museum. You will work in small teams to work through steps of the Design Thinking process to build […]
Presented by Carla-Jean Stokes, MA, Curator (Historic O’Keefe Ranch) Discover fact and fiction behind some of WWI’s iconic photographs in this eye-opening presentation. Carla-Jean’s presentation will focus on the work of famous war photographer Ivor Castle, including the myth of the photograph ‘Over the Top,’ which is now known to have been staged. Bio : […]
Discover local contributions to Canada’s military history at the Okanagan Military Museum. Special 15 minute talks throughout the day. Each talk features a different topic. Visit the cenotaph to remember. Explore the Okanagan Military Museum. Free parking at the Memorial Parkade. By donation For more information, please contact: Keith Boehmer at 250.763.9292 ext. 29 […]
Military Historian Keith Boehmer looks ahead to Canadian Remembrance ceremonies in the next decade as the Second World War veterans pass away. Who will lead these ceremonies? What elements may change? Will Remembrance Day still be relevant to Canadians? Join Keith in exploring these challenging questions. "With the Going Down of the Sun..." Photo by P. […]
Join us for the annual Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony! Enjoy a plated breakfast at the Coast Capri Hotel, as we celebrate the inductees of 2019. Click here to learn more about this year's inductees. $100 per person ($75 tax receipt available upon request) Tickets available at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. For […]
Decorate your own rawhide necklace or keychain using natural dye made from Oregon grape! In this workshop the process of making natural dye from plants will be taught in a hands-on activity. $15 per adult $7.50 per child Click here for tickets For more information, please contact: Jen at 250.868.4836 education@kelownamuseums.ca