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
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
Tara Hurley – Archivist
thurley@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 25
Jasmine Marshall – Exhibition Coordinator
jmarshall@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 22
Solange Massicotte – Head of Programming
smassicotte@kelownamuseums.ca
250.868,4836
Nancy Ross – Bookkeeper
nross@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.9292 ext. 26
Allison Wardle – Archives Assistant
awardle@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 25
Ryan Wong – Museum Assistant
rwong@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.0325
Alana Firedancer – Indigenous Programming Assistant
afiredancer@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
Colin Flannigan, Vice President
Stuart Grant, Treasurer
Miah Olmsted, Secretary
Tom Fellhauer
Bill Wang
Ying Zhu
Trinda Wager
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
Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame
2022 Induction Celebration
Join us, and be inspired as we welcome the newest class of inductees into the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame!
Remembrance Day Open House
On November 11th, our Military Historian Keith, will be in the gallery using objects and images to unravel stories from the battlefield and the homefront. You will hear of the experience of Okanagan men and women who served. Where did they find identity, courage and hope when they put themselves in harm’s way?
na’ʔk’ʷulamən (what we do): Tree Ornaments
Join us for a family fun morning decorating your own tree ornaments. Themes include buckskin gloves, ribbon shirts and dresses, stylish coyotes, as well as mini teepees and canoes.