Okanagan Heritage Museum
Hours
| Monday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 11:00am – 4:00pm |
Special Hours
| Monday, February 17 | 11:00am – 4:00pm |
The Induction Process
The Sports Legacy Committee accepts nominations from the community in the categories of Athlete, Team, and Builder. Applications are screened and juried by the Selection Committee, who consider levels of participation, accomplishment, and contributions in each of the nomination categories.
Every year, successful inductees are recognized at an inspiring induction gala. If you know someone whom you would like to nominate for induction into the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame, please download the Criteria and Nomination forms. Mail them in, or drop them off at:
Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame Nominations Committee
c/o Okanagan Heritage Museum
470 Queensway Avenue
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 6S7
ADMISSION
Adult - $10
Student/Senior - $8
Youth (5-17) - $7
Family - $25
5 & Under - Free
Self-guided school visits to the OHM
$50 for 10 students, $2 per each additional student. Maximum 30 students.
Those who self-identify as Indigenous visit the Okanagan Heritage Museum free of charge.
Our Living Languages
First People’s Voices in British Columbia
September 19, 2020 to January 31, 2021
“Our language is a gift to us from those who have gone before”
— Sharon Shadow, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
Our Living Languages is a travelling exhibition from the Royal BC Museum in Victoria. Visitors will learn about the loss and revitalization of First Languages, and success stories of the language champions that are working to learn, teach and preserve our province’s Indigenous languages to share with future generations.
Visitors will witness the resilience of the languages and culture of BC’s First People and explore the deeper connections that language provides its users to their culture and way of seeing the world. Explore a language map of BC and learn how linguists develop orthographies (writing) for languages that were traditionally never written down. Hear stories told by speakers in a multitude of languages and learn something new! In partnership with the Sncəwips Heritage Museum and The Syilx Language House, the Kelowna Museums Society has added additional content to the exhibition to highlight nsyilxcən ̶ the syilx/Okanagan language. Stop by for a visit and practice a traditional nsyilxcən greeting!
Did you know that British Columbia has 34 distinct Indigenous languages? That’s more than 60% of all of Canada’s First Nations languages! Unfortunately, as a result of over 150 years of government policies designed to eradicate them, every one of BC’s First Nations Languages are severely endangered or nearly extinct. Visit our newest exhibit to discover the incredible diversity of First Nations languages in BC and the groundbreaking work underway to keep them alive.
Our Living Languages
Produced by the Royal BC Museum
In partnership with the First Peoples’ Cultural Council
Supported by the Government of Canada
Kelowna Museums Society would like to thank our community and institutional partners and supporters:
For more information
Contact Amanda Snyder, Curatorial Manager at [email protected] / 250.763.2417 ext 29
Additional Programs & Services
Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame
The Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the athletes, coaches, and builders whose accomplishments have made them a part of history in the Central Okanagan.
Kelowna Public Archives
The Kelowna Public Archives, located at the Okanagan Heritage Museum, is a historical resource centre where public records and historical documents are kept and preserved for informational and research use.
Ursula Surtees Regional Conservation Laboratory
A state-of-the-art Conservation Laboratory offering a variety of conservation services to the public, such as repairs, cleaning and polishing, mounting and protective enclosures.
Upcoming Events & Workshops
Old School: Ring the Bell Tours
Sharpen Your Pencils—It’s Time for a History Lesson!
Step into the past with our Old School: A Look Back at School Life in Kelowna exhibit. This interactive tour takes you through the fascinating evolution of education, from charming one-room schoolhouses to the modern classrooms we know today. Perfect for all ages!
Born to ‘Bee’ Wild
Discover pollinating insects of the Okanagan and appreciate the hard work they do. Take away tips on how you can help our wild bee population. After becoming a pollinator expert, try your hand at creating your own Mason Bee house for your upcoming spring garden. Great for ages 5-9!
Old School: Pop Quiz Trivia Night
Relive your school days with trivia night in our Old School: A Look Back at School Life in Kelowna exhibit. Test your knowledge on classic school subjects while enjoying a drink—because this class is just for adults!