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 | 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 – 5:00pm |
Holiday Hours
| Friday, September 30 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm |
ADMISSION
Admission is by donation.
Suggested donation $5 per person/$15 per family
Feature Exhibit
Chief Dan George: Actor and Activist
A traveling exhibit created by MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver
September 30, 2022 to January 15, 2023
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Explore the life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George.
Although focused on Dan George, the exhibition also delves into significant events in the First Nations rights movement in BC and Canada.
Longshoreman, actor, musician, lecturer, poet, activist, environmentalist and First Nations leader. Dan George (born Geswanouth Slahoot) is well remembered. Raised on the Burrard Indian Reserve #3, the son of hereditary chief George Sla-holt, he spent much of his life working as a longshoreman and logger. He began his acting career later in life during the 1960s and 70s. Dan George appeared in many television, movie and stage productions in which he worked to promote a better understanding of First Nations people.
Museums Are Living Places
There’s always something new to discover at the Okanagan Heritage Museum!
Additional Programs & Services
Upcoming Events & Workshops
Truth and Reconciliation: (Un)learn with Kelowna Museums
Truth and Reconciliation: (Un)learn with Kelowna Museums
Join us for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. Our all-ages guided and self-guided stations help you learn about the history and culture of the syilx people, both pre-contact and post-contact.
Learning a Language: nsyilxcən for Everyone Level 2
Learning a Language: nsyilxcən for Everyone Level 2
Would you like to greet students or visitors in nsyilxcən? Would you like to master some basic vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture and connection to place? This workshop will give participants a start on pronunciation, greetings and language me...