Plan Your Visit

Alive with our history!

Discover something new at your Kelowna Museums

We are caretakers of history, science and human legacy. Kelowna Museums spans three locations in downtown Kelowna, hosting hundreds of programs, events, exhibits and workshops every year!

Visit us and discover your own connection to the past, present and the world around you.

Latest Updates

Kelowna Museums works with Indigenous partners to share learning experiences, like na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən (nakulamen) and nsyilxcen for Everyone language classes. Learn more today!

Kelowna Museums at a glance

Scroll down or click the links below each facility for hours and locations.

Okanagan Heritage Museum

  • Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame
  • Kelowna Public Archives
  • Ursula Surtees Conservation Lab
  • The OHM Gift Shop

Hours & Location

Okanagan Military Museum

  • Vince Bezeau Military Library and Archives

Hours & Location

Laurel Packinghouse

  • Okanagan Wine and Orchard Museum
  • Laurel Square
  • Event Rentals

Hours & Location

Getting Here

As a Biosphere committed entity, we encourage visitors to make use of active transportation and public transit.

All of our locations are conveniently located near major cycling corridors and multi-use pathways. The Okanagan Heritage Museum is also located directly next to the Queensway Transit Exchange, making it easy to use public transportation for your visit.

Parking

The Memorial Parkade is located at 1420 Ellis Street, between the Okanagan Heritage Museum and the Okanagan Military Museum. 

The Library Parkade is located at 1360 Ellis Street, just a short stroll from all of our locations, including the Laurel Packinghouse. 

There is no-charge parking after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends/stat holidays – except during special events (signs will be displayed near the entrance when event parking is in effect).

For information and rates, please visit the City of Kelowna website.

Okanagan Heritage Museum

Feature exhibits, Indigenous and settler history, biodiversity, the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame, and so much more!

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 – 4:00pm

Special Hours

Sunday, December 24 10:00am – 2:00pm
Monday, December 25 Closed
Tuesday, December 26 Closed
Sunday, December 31 10:00am – 2:00pm
Monday. January 1 Closed

 

Location

470 Queensway Avenue
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6S7

(250) 763-2417

Google maps link

ADMISSION

Admission is by donation.

Suggested donation $10 per person/$25 per family

Okanagan Military Museum

Feature exhibits, Okanagan military heritage, the Vince Bezeau Military Archives and Library, and one of the best military firearms collections in Canada!

Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, Monday, Thursday. Friday Closed
   

Special Hours

December 21, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Closed
   

Location

1424 Ellis St
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2A5

(250) 763-9292

Google maps link

ADMISSION

Admission is by donation.

Suggested donation $5 per person/$15 per family

Laurel Packinghouse

Home of the Okanagan Wine and Orchard Museum, celebrating the agricultural roots of the Okanagan Valley, and the new Laurel Square interactive park!

Hours

Thursday – Saturday  10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday – Wednesday Closed

Special Hours

Saturday, November 11  Closed
   

Location

1304 Ellis St
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1Z8

(778) 478-0325

Google maps link

ADMISSION

Admission is by donation.

Suggested donation $5 per person/$15 per family

Kelowna Museums’ Upcoming Events and Workshops

Visite guidée du musée

Visite guidée du musée

Date December 9, 2023

Visitez votre musée en français ! Rejoingez-nous pour une visite guidée en français pendant laquelle on plongera dans l’histoire et la culture de la valée au Musée du patrimoine de l’Okanagan. Les sujets incluent les premiers colons, la résurgence de la franc...

Event Info

Los Tours del Museo

Los Tours del Museo

Date December 16, 2023

Viaja con nosotros a través de la historia natural y humana del Valle del Okanagan. Conoce más acerca de sus características geológicas, biodiversidad, las Primeras Naciones y los primeros colonos.

Event Info

“Great for young families. It’s not too big so the kids can see everything and not lose focus. Nice interactive displays and info, and they offer events throughout the year that are always fun.”

— Jennifer Sterling

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