Museums are living places, and that’s true of Kelowna’s flagship museum, the Okanagan Heritage Museum too. In fact, the entire permanent gallery has been reimagined! In spring 2019, we wrapped up a multi-year process that saw us overhaul our entire permanent gallery. Pay us a visit and enjoy our ‘new’ museum.
Experience fascinating displays and learn how the Okanagan Valley was formed, and why it supports tremendous biodiversity. Step into the world of the Syilx/Okanagan people, and gain insights into their close connection to the land. Learn about the arrival of traders and settlers, and peer into the windows of an original “Chinatown” shop. Meet some individuals from Kelowna’s past and present, and be inspired by the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame.
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Jul
12
BATS: Out of the Darkness
Recurring weekly on Sunday until September 6, 2020
Bats are often misunderstood, but they are fascinating creatures. Did you know that a single Little Brown Bat can eat...
Jul
12
The White Glove Experience
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday
Don the curator’s gloves, handle special objects, and share what you learn with your group. Discover a new topic each...
Jul
12
The White Glove Experience: All About Bats
July 12, 2020
Bats are definitely one of the coolest mammals around, but don’t take our word for it! Join us for our special, hands-on...
Jul
13
BATS: Out of the Darkness
Recurring weekly on Monday until September 7, 2020
Bats are often misunderstood, but they are fascinating creatures. Did you know that a single Little Brown Bat can eat...
Jul
16
BATS: Out of the Darkness
Recurring weekly on Thursday until September 3, 2020
Bats are often misunderstood, but they are fascinating creatures. Did you know that a single Little Brown Bat can eat...
Jul
16
The White Glove Experience: All About Bats
July 16, 2020
Bats are definitely one of the coolest mammals around, but don’t take our word for it! Join us for our special, hands-on...
Jul
17
BATS: Out of the Darkness
Recurring weekly on Friday until September 4, 2020
Bats are often misunderstood, but they are fascinating creatures. Did you know that a single Little Brown Bat can eat...
Jul
17
The Downtown Scoop: A Walking Tour
Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday until August 29, 2020
Hot off the press! Tongues are wagging about Kelowna Museums outdoor walking tour, bringing the stories of early Kelowna...
Jul
18
BATS: Out of the Darkness
Recurring weekly on Saturday until September 5, 2020
Bats are often misunderstood, but they are fascinating creatures. Did you know that a single Little Brown Bat can eat...
Jul
19
The White Glove Experience: Ethnobotany: Plants and People
July 19, 2020
Shh… Do you hear that? It’s our Indigenous Okanagan plants talking to us! For this hands-on program, we’ll take a closer...
Jul
23
The White Glove Experience: Ethnobotany: Plants and People
July 23, 2020
Shh… Do you hear that? It’s our Indigenous Okanagan plants talking to us! For this hands-on program, we’ll take a closer...
Jul
26
The White Glove Experience: Dig Into Fossils
July 26, 2020
Want to hold something that's millions of years old? How big is a T-Rex jaw bone? Bring your family to the Okanagan Heritage...
Jul
30
The White Glove Experience: Dig Into Fossils
July 30, 2020
Want to hold something that's millions of years old? How big is a T-Rex jaw bone? Bring your family to the Okanagan Heritage...