Okanagan Heritage Museum

Ranching & Rodeos in the Okanagan

July 4 – October 13, 2025
Okanagan Heritage Museum

Explore the roots of cattle ranching in the Okanagan Valley and how it shaped the region’s agriculture. Learn about the syilx people’s deep connection with horses long before European settlers arrived and meet the early ranching families who pioneered the industry. Discover how the practice and showcase of ranching and horsemanship skills ultimately led to the Okanagan’s first exciting rodeos.

With a stunning array of images, artefacts, and stories of some true Okanagan characters, Ranching & Rodeos in the Okanagan is the perfect complement to your summer in the valley.

Hours

Monday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm

Special Hours

Tuesday, July 1 11:00am – 4:00pm

Location

470 Queensway Avenue
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6S7

(250) 763-2417

Google maps link

ADMISSION

Adult - $10
Student/Senior - $8
Youth (5-17) - $7
Family - $25
5 & Under - Free
Every second Sunday of the month - pay-what-you-wish

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.

 

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Public Archives, located at the Okanagan Heritage Museum, is a historical resource centre where public records and historical documents are kept and preserved for informational and research use.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