For general inquiries please contact the Information Desk at the Okanagan Heritage Museum:
250-763-2417 or info@kelownamuseums.ca
Administration
Linda Digby – Executive Director
ldigby@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.0346
Christopher Butt – Operations Manager
christopherbutt@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.9292 ext. 23
Daniel Becker – Curatorial Manager
dbecker@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 29
Staff
Mallery Barnett – Web & Social Media Coordinator
mbarnett@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417
Keith Boehmer – Military Historian
kboehmer@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.9292 ext. 29
Nikki Bose – Curator of Collections
nbose@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 23
Maria Garcia – Museum Services Coordinator
mgarcia@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 31
Jennifer Garner – Head of Programming
jgarner@kelownamuseums.ca
250.868.4836
Tara Hurley – Archivist
thurley@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 25
Jasmine Marshall – Exhibition Coordinator
jmarshall@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 22
Victoria Severinski – Bookkeeper
vseverinski@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.9292 ext. 26
Allison Wardle – Education & Programming Assistant
awardle@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.9767
Jenna Kiesman – Laurel Enterprise Coordinator
jkiesman@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.0325
Ryan Wong – Museum Assistant
rwong@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.0325
Alana Firedancer – Indigenous Programming Intern
programintern@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.9767
Erik Beardmore – Education Assistant
ebeardmore@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.9767
Marshall Bond – Education Assistant
mbond@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.9767
Board of Directors
Howard Hisdal, President
Tom Fellhauer
Stuart Grant
Colin Flannigan
Hussein Keshani
Miah Olmsted
Bill Wang
Simon Schofield
Ying Zhu
Christine McWillis, ex-officio
Kelowna Museums Locations
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Kelowna’s flagship museum, the Okanagan Heritage Museum, invites visitors to discover how the Okanagan Valley was formed, to gain insights into the world of our syilx hosts, to learn about the arrival of traders and settlers and so much more.
Okanagan Military Museum
Devoted to the preservation and greater awareness of Okanagan military heritage, the Okanagan Military Museum features uniforms, insignia, badges, firearms and fascinating stories of how locals have contributed to events on the world stage.
Laurel Packinghouse
One of Kelowna’s most historic and beloved buildings, the Laurel Packinghouse is the oldest and largest packinghouse in BC. Part atmospheric rental venue, part museum, this is a building that charms both locals and visitors alike.
Kelowna Museums’ Upcoming Events & Workshops
syilx Spotlight: The Winter Home
Sunday afternoons for a fascinating, hands-on look at syilx (Okanagan) culture and traditions. Get an up-close look at objects from our collection and take part in a hands-on activity or experience!
syilx Spotlight: The Winter Home
Sunday afternoons for a fascinating, hands-on look at syilx (Okanagan) culture and traditions. Get an up-close look at objects from our collection and take part in a hands-on activity or experience!
syilx Spotlight: The Winter Home
Sunday afternoons for a fascinating, hands-on look at syilx (Okanagan) culture and traditions. Get an up-close look at objects from our collection and take part in a hands-on activity or experience!