Wait…Kelowna had a Chinatown? Join us for an interactive experience at the Okanagan Heritage Museum to learn about Kelowna’s Chinatown during Asian Heritage Month. Dive into this fascinating part of Kelowna's history by exploring artifacts and archival materials discovering who lived there, why they lived there, and what happened.
This May, we invite you to join us in continuing Sadako’s mission by folding as many peace cranes as we can. Our goal is to mail the cranes to the Children's Peace Monument as a symbol of hope, resilience, and peace.
¡Tu museo te da la bienvenida! Participa en una visita guiada en español para adentrarte en las historias, el patrimonio cultural y muchas sorpresas en el Okanagan Heritage Museum. Se incluirán temas como el patrimonio cultural de las Pueblos Originarios, historias de los primeros colonos y la increíble biodiversidad de la zona.
For just $10 per person, join Sofia on a tour gaining full access to our museum and immerse yourself in the fascinating history that shaped this land. Whether you're new to the area or just visiting, explore the journey from the big boom to modern times.
Sharpen Your Pencils—It’s Time for a History Lesson!
Step into the past with our Old School: A Look Back at School Life in Kelowna exhibit. This interactive tour takes you through the fascinating evolution of education, from charming one-room schoolhouses to the modern classrooms we know today. Perfect for all ages!
Relive your school days with trivia night in our Old School: A Look Back at School Life in Kelowna exhibit. Test your knowledge on classic school subjects while enjoying a drink—because this class is just for adults!
Relive your school days with trivia night in our Old School: A Look Back at School Life in Kelowna exhibit. Test your knowledge on classic school subjects while enjoying a drink—because this class is just for adults!
Join us at the Okanagan Heritage Museum for Heritage Hobbies, a family-friendly event celebrating Family Day and Heritage BC’s Heritage Week: Pastimes in Past Times. Explore hands-on stations showcasing Okanagan leisure activities and sports of the past.
Don’t miss this fun and educational way to experience the history of our community’s pastimes!
Discover pollinating insects of the Okanagan and appreciate the hard work they do. Take away tips on how you can help our wild bee population. After becoming a pollinator expert, try your hand at creating your own Mason Bee house for your upcoming spring garden. Great for ages 5-9!
Relive your school days with trivia night in our Old School: A Look Back at School Life in Kelowna exhibit. Test your knowledge on classic school subjects while enjoying a drink—because this class is just for adults!
Discover pollinating insects of the Okanagan and appreciate the hard work they do. Take away tips on how you can help our wild bee population. After becoming a pollinator expert, try your hand at creating your own Mason Bee house for your upcoming spring garden. Great for ages 5-9!
Sharpen Your Pencils—It’s Time for a History Lesson!
Step into the past with our Old School: A Look Back at School Life in Kelowna exhibit. This interactive tour takes you through the fascinating evolution of education, from charming one-room schoolhouses to the modern classrooms we know today. Perfect for all ages!