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Lake Country Museum
Lake Country Museum tells the history of the communities within the district of Lake Country. With over 3000 artifacts, there is a wide variety of exhibits to interest all ages. Exhibits include: the wine industry, the orchard industry, ranching, 19th century home life, etc. Located in tranquil Okanagan Centre Park, the museum makes a perfect picnic destination.
Address: 11255 Okanagan Centre Road West Lake Country British Columbia Canada V4V2J7
 Send an Email  1 250 766-0111
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Ashcroft Museum
The Ashcroft Museum traces the towns history from 1885 up to present day.
Address: .
1 250 453-9232
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Okanagan Military Museum
The military history of the Okanagan is held between the walls of this museum. Special events and temporary exhibits keep visitors dropping by.
Address: 1424 Ellis Street Kelowna BC Canada V1Y 0X0
Send an Email (2) 1 250 763-9292
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Cherryville Museum
Opened in 2004, this log house is reminiscent of Cherryville's humble start as a community, with two houses and a log cabin. The museum is located at Gold Panner's Cafe and Campground site.
Address: 423 Highway 6 Cherryville BC
1 250 547-6344
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Enderby & District Museum
A repository of artifacts, archival photos and newspapers, and First Nations miscellany. Also, changing displays on transportation, entertainment and events relating to local history and art, from 1860 to the present. Admission by donation. Open Jul.-Aug., Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sep.-Jun., Tue.-Sat. 12-4.30 p.m.
Address: 901 George St. Enderby
1 838-7170
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Nicola Valley Museum
This museum and archives collection allows visitors to unfold the rich history of Merritt and the Nicola Valley.
Address: 2202 Jackson Ave Merritt BC V1K 1B8
1 250 378-4145
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R.N. Atkinson Museum
The R.N. Atkinson Museum holds over 8,000 artifacts outlining Penticton and the Okanagan's pioneer life, military operations and artifacts dating from the areas earliest residents onward.
Address: 785 Main Street Penticton BC V2A 5E3
Send an Email (3) 1 250 490-2451
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Princeton Museum
The Princeton Museum offers an impressive art, mineral, clothing and local pioneer furniture collection as well as fossils, butterly collection, dinosaur bones, First Nation's artifact and much more.
Address: Vermilion Avenue Princeton BC V0X 1W0
1 250 295-7588
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Kelowna Art Gallery
View changing exhibits by regional, national and international artists at this new gallery in Kelowna's revitalized
cultural district. Admission by donation. Open Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. to 9 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Address: 1315 Water St. Kelowna BC Canada V1Y 9R3
1 250 762-2226
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Kelowna Art Gallery
View changing exhibits by regional, national and international artists at this new gallery in Kelowna's revitalized cultural district. Admission by donation. Open Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. to 9 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Call for special events and exhibits.
Address: 1315 Water St. Hedley BC
1 250 762-2226
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Kelowna Museum
This museum, archives and reference library focusses on the region's natural history and human settlement. Admission by donation. Open Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Address: 470 Queensway Ave. Kelowna BC Canada V1Y 6S7
1 250 763-2417
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Greater Vernon Museum & Archives
Exhibits guide visitors through the early history of the Vernon area, beginning with display on the Interior Salish Indians displays and ending with the Barnard Avenue scene. Souvenirs and books about the area are available in the gift shop. Admission by donation. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., except holidays. Nov.-Mar., closed Mondays.
Address: 3009 32nd Ave. Vernon
1 250 542-3142
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Kamloops Museum and Archives
Three floors of exhibits are devoted to local and regional history. Take advantage of walking and bicycle tours, guided tours, children's programs or the Family History Resource Centre. Admission by donation. Open Jul. 1-Aug.31, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m.; Sep. 1-Jun. 30, Tue. 9.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.
Address: 207 Seymour St.
1 250 828-3576
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Armstrong-Spallumcheen Museum & Art Gallery
The museum displays old papers and photographs documenting the area’s history, while the gallery presents monthly shows of North Okanagan artists. Admission by donation. Open daily, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; May-Oct. closed weekends.
Address: 3415 Pleasant Valley Rd. Armstrong
1 546-8318
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Oliver and District Museum and Archives
The museum is housed in a 1924 heritage building, the former B.C. Police Station. Displays include a diorama of the antelope brush grassland ecosystem, Native crafts, a century-old jail from the gold-mining town of Fairview and histories of local land-based industries. Tour guides, gift shop. Entrance by donation. Open May-Sep., Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Oct.-Apr., Tue. and Thu.; other times by appointment.
Address: 9728 356 St. Oliver B.C.
Send an Email 1 250 498-0490
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Lytton Museum & Archives
This small community museum collects and displays historical objects from throughout the area. Items include jade figures, Chinese artifacts, fur trade memorabilia and much more.
Address: 420 Fraser St. Lytton BC CAN
1 250 455-2254
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The Wine Museum
This specialty museum offers exhibits, programs and special events that highlight B.C.'s wine industry history. Wine appreciation courses are offered year-round. Award-winning and limited-edition V.Q.A. wines are for sale. Staff can help you select wines for any occassion from over 50 B.C. wineries, and offer event, tour and tasting information. Admission by donation. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m. In the Laurel Packinghouse.
Address: 1304 Ellis St. Kelowna BC Canada V1Y 1Z8
Send an Email (3) 1 250 868-0441
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Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park
Learn about life before European settlement at this site devoted to the history, culture and language of the Shuswap people. Ethnobotanical gardens exhibit traditionally used plants, and archaeological artifacts and house and canoe replicas are on display. A kilometre-long walking trail with interpretive signs goes through a wildlife marsh. Admission $6, or $4 each in a group. Open Jun. 1-Labour Day, Mon.-Fri. 8.30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Labour Day to mid-Dec. and early Jan.-May 30, weekdays 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.
Address: 355 Yellowhead Hwy. Kamloops BC
Send an Email (13) 1 250 828-9801
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Firehall Museum
The Firehall Museum showcases hundreds of years of Kamloops history.
Address: 1205 Summit Drive Kamloops BC V2C 5R9
1 250 372-5131
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Chase & District Museum & Archives
Located in a former church, the Chase & District Museum & Archives gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of the early first settlers as well as local First Nations groups. Open seven days a week from the beginning of May until Labour Day and throughout the year by appointment for tours and research needs.
Address: Box 160 Chase BC V0E 4N2
Send an Email (2) 1 250 679-8847
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Summerland Museum
The Summerland Museum contains a variety of unique items including hand carved items from India, dating back to 1750, a collection of pottery made from the 1920s, a large collection of archive documents, textiles, tapestries, human history and more.
Address: 9521 Wharton Street Summerland BC V0H 1Z0
Send an Email (6) 1 250 494-9395
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Osoyoos Museum
Built originally in 1963 entirely of hand-hewn logs, the Osoyoos Museum captures the town's historic past through revealing pictures, pioneer articles, children's drawings and more. Learn the unique stories of the families, groups, and institutions who brought the town alive.
Address: 19 Park Place Osoyoos BC Canada
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Deep Creek Tool Museum
Deep Creek Tool Museum has a large collection of antique tools, engines and equipment. The museum is open from 9 am to 5 pm from Wednesday to Sunday. Call for special hours.
Address: 91 Deep Creek Road Salmon Arm BC Canada
1 250 832-2506
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B.C. Orchard Industry Museum
Aritfacts on picking, processing and marketing help tell the story of the Okanagan Valley's transformation from open cattle range to manicured, symmetrical orchards. A 50-foot model railroad set demonstrates fruit transportation. Events: Cherry Fair, mid-Jul.; Apple Fair, mid-Oct. Gift Shop. Admission by donation. Open year-round, Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Located in the historic Laurel Packinghouse.
Address: 1304 Ellis St. Kelowna BC Canada V1Y 1Z8
Send an Email (2) 1 250 763-0433
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