Learn about the history of the Okanagan at museums or visit local art galleries to view beautiful local artwork. You may even find a piece to purchase and bring home!
Armstrong
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Museum & Art Gallery
Cherryville
Cherryville Museum
Located at the Gold Panner Resort, the Cherryville Museum was officially opened in 2003. Learn about the history of Cherryville, Richlands and more by visiting the museum.
Gold Panner Resort, 425 Highway 6, Cherryville | cherryville.net/museum/
Enderby
Courtyard Gallery
An eclectic group, who displays paintings in a variety of media; photographs; handcrafted jewelry; wood carvings; sculptures; weaving and fibre art fabrics and apparel; as well as a variety of gift items.
104-907 Belvedere Street | www.courtyardgallery.ca
Enderby and District Museum & Archives
At the Enderby and District Museum & Archives, there is a reference room for those interested in looking at photographs and newspapers or researching local events and family histories.
Lake Country
Lake Country Museum
The Lake Country Museum has been active in collecting and presenting Lake Country’s story to the public. Come visit them for a guided tour through our many exhibits, or families can experience their history through a fun scavenger hunt. It’s our story, yours to discover.
11255 Okanagan Centre Road West, Lake Country | lakecountrymuseum.com
Kelowna
470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna |
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Okanagan Military Museum
1424 Ellis Street, Kelowna |
Keremeos
South Similkameen Museum
The South Similkameen is an area rich in history. From cattle rustling to the growth of the fruit industry, our heritage is commemorated through the artifacts and documents that make up the collections at the Keremeos Museum.
414 – 9th Avenue, Keremeos | keremeosmuseum.ca
Naramata
Naramata Heritage Museum
With tremendous community support, visit the Naramata Heritage Museum to share in their history. They also have a small gift shop for great gifts and souvenirs of your visit to Naramata.
214 Robinson Avenue, Naramata | naramatamuseum.ca
Oliver
Oliver & District Heritage Society Museum
Osoyoos
Osoyoos and District Museum and Archives
Peachland
Peachland Museum
Penticton
Penticton Museum & Archives
Located in the same building as the Penticton Public Library, the Penticton Museum is full of activities and exhibits for you to enjoy with your children. The Museum is open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday and is a great way to spend a morning or afternoon.
785 Main Street, Penticton | penticton.ca
S.S. Sicamous Heritage Park
Tour the historic SS Sicamous, the largest surviving sternwheeler in BC and is open as a museum to the public. Inside the Sicamous is a model railroad that wraps around part of the main floor. The kids love watching the train come around the circuit. Upstairs you can explore the many rooms of the ship.
1099 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton | sssicamous.ca
Summerland
Summerland Museum & Archives
Open to the public by donation, the Summerland Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Take a self-guided tour of the museum, starting on the lower floor. Upstairs is the main attraction, a smaller model railroad that you can start with the press of a button. There are small step stools so the little ones can see the train in action.
9521 Wharton Street, Summerland | summerlandmuseum.org
Vernon
Allan Brooks Nature Centre
Visit the Interpretive Centre at Allan Brooks Nature Centre where you explore the two main exhibit spaces, the Habitat Room and the Discovery Room. There are both static exhibits and interactive activities, permanent displays and travelling exhibits, and samples of artwork created by Major Allan Brooks.
250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon | abnc.ca
Vernon Museum & Archives
The Vernon Museum Exhibit Space is open to the public for drop ins from Wednesday to Saturdays. They offer a mini-scavenger hunt around the museum for kids and a recently refurbished children’s area that captures the magic of the North Okanagan’s Natural History. If you would like to enjoy activities from the comfort of your home, the Museum also offer many virtual exhibits and programs online.
3009 32nd Avenue, Vernon | vernonmuseum.ca
Vernon Public Art Gallery
The Vernon Public Art Gallery offers a variety of educational programs to students including exhibition tours and hands-on art activities. On the last Monday of every month they offer a mini-artists program and once a month they offer Family Saturdays, where you can join them for a fun art activity inspired by their current exhibits.
3228 31st Ave Vernon | vernonpublicartgallery.com
West Kelowna
Westbank Museum
Visit the Westbank Museum for a self-guided tour. The Museum is open year-round, admission is by donation.
2376 Dobbin Road, West Kelowna | westbankmuseum.com