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 a store from Kelowna’s Chinatown. Meet some individuals from Kelowna’s past and present, and be inspired by the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame.
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
Monday, May 20 | 11:00am – 4:00pm |
Feature Exhibit
Spring Fashion: From Collections to the Catwalk
March 7, 2024 to May 26, 2024
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Strut on down and check out some of our favourite spring fashions!
The Kelowna Museums Society has a vast textile collection that has largely gone unseen – until now.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on March 14.
Click here for all the details.
Our newest exhibition provides an exciting opportunity to showcase some of our 2,500 pieces of clothing, as well as shoes, hats, handbags and other accessories. The exhibition also highlights the role the museum plays in collecting objects that help tell the story of our community.
Join us in celebrating the rich colours and patterns of spring fashion from decades past. Critique the catwalk outfits, peek behind the scenes of a fashion show and see if you can change clothes as quickly as a model — then strike a pose!
Be inspired by the fashions of the past!
Museums Are Living Places
There’s always something new to discover at the Okanagan Heritage Museum!
Additional Programs & Services
Upcoming Events & Workshops
nsyilxcen: the Journey Continues
nsyilxcen: the Journey Continues
Continue your journey with the nsyilxcən language and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture. Through a series of dynamic classes, students with a beginner understanding of nsyilxcən will engage with each other and their instructor as they continue their learnin...
nakulamen (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
nakulamen (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
Stroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.
Spring Fashion: Behind the Catwalk Tour
Spring Fashion: Behind the Catwalk Tour
Join us for a tour of ‘Spring Fashion: From the Collection to Catwalk,’ an exhibition celebrating the hidden gems of Kelowna fashion spanning from the late 1800s until now.