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
Amanda Snyder – Curatorial Manager
asnyder@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
Kyla Smith – Education & Programming Assistant
ksmith@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.9767
Allison Wardle – Education & Programming Assistant
awardle@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.9767
Shelley Weber – Laurel Enterprise Coordinator
sweber@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.0325
Ryan Wong – Museum Assistant
rwong@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.0325
Board of Directors
Executive
Tom Fellhauer – President
Carol Zuckerman – Past President
Howard Hisdal – Vice President
Stuart Grant – Treasurer
Colin Flannigan – Secretary
Directors
Bill Wang
Simon Schofield
Miah Olmsted
Hussein Keshani
Maggie O’Neill
Ying Zhu
Christine McWillis, City of Kelowna Liaison
Cultural Services Manager
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
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 this beautiful setting. Each week is different, so keep coming back!
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 this beautiful setting. Each week is different, so keep coming back!
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 this beautiful setting. Each week is different, so keep coming back!