Experience fascinating displays and learn how the Okanagan Valley was formed, and why it supports tremendous biodiversity. Step into the world of the syilx/Okanagan people, and gain insights into their close connection to the land. Learn about the arrival of traders and settlers, and peer into the windows of a store from Kelowna’s Chinatown. Meet some individuals from Kelowna’s past and present, and be inspired by the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame.
Hours
| Monday, Friday & Saturday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 12:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Sunday | 12:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Tuesday & Wednesday | Closed |
Canada Day Hours
| Thursday, July 1 | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
Summer Hours (starts July 2)
| Monday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Thursday (open late!) | 10:00am – 8:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
ADMISSION
Admission is by donation.
Suggested donation $5 per person/$15 per family
Feature Exhibit
Artifact or Artifiction?
Experience our Feature Gallery as a game!
February 15, 2021 to September 6, 2021
Okanagan Heritage Museum
“Can you tell if it’s ArtiFACT or ArtiFICTION?”
The Okanagan Heritage Museum’s latest exhibition immerses visitors in a trivia board game. This unique way to explore the museum’s artifact collection is sure to leave you surprised, stumped, and smarter. The game isn’t just for history buffs. Questions cover a broad range of topics, from fashion and medicine to music and osteology.
- Different levels of play are available for children.
- The exhibition is a great way for individuals or small groups (social bubbles) to have a fun, safe museum experience. Even if you’re pressed for time you can take the shortcut to play a quick game.
- Submit your game card to enter the monthly prize draw.
Want to practice first?
Is this ArtiFACT or ArtiFICTION?
This small ‘Cherry Bomb’ firework became popular in North America in the late 1980s. Light the wick, throw it as far as you can… and watch it explode!
Accordion Toggle Closure
Click to reveal the answer
ArtiFICTION!
This is actually a cherry colour comparator, used by fruit inspectors to grade cherries.
CLICK TO CLOSE
Museums Are Living Places
There’s always something new to discover at the Okanagan Heritage Museum!
Additional Programs & Services
Upcoming Events & Workshops
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021
We've gone into the archives and carefully selected objects to display on National Indigenous Peoples Day. See these special artifacts up close, join us for some thoughtful conversation and a climb up the warriors ladder.
Digital Detectives: Cultural District Scavenger Hunt
Digital Detectives: Cultural District Scavenger Hunt
Thursday evenings are the perfect time to explore the Cultural District! Download the free “ActionBound” app and sleuth your way through mysteries, trivia and more at the Okanagan Heritage Museum, Kelowna Art Gallery and Rotary Centre for the Arts.
Tombstone Tours: Kelowna’s Forgotten Chinatown
Tombstone Tours: Kelowna’s Forgotten Chinatown
Discover the stories of the stones in this unique tour of Kelowna's largest historical site, the Pioneer Cemetery. Led by historian Bob Hayes, you will encounter forgotten neighbourhoods, teacher's corner, mighty pioneer women, and the occasional wildlife spotting in th...