Penticton Museum & Archives

09/02/2026

Psst... pass it on. Our door is open. Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. Come on down with your family or history lover!

08/25/2026

The moment many of you have been waiting for .... The schedule for the Fall 2026 Brown Bag Lectures!
Please note I'm inviting anyone with a conservation/ecological/natural history presentation to contact me as we need a few more spots filled.

The Brown Bag Lecture Series is held every Tuesday at lunchtime (noon to 1 pm) from September to April. Each week a guest lecturer speaks about a subject in their area of expertise. Topics include local history, travel, culture, and natural history. Admission is by suggested donation of $2 per adult and $1 for children.

08/22/2026

It’s HERE!!!!
The 90th Report from the Okanagan Historical Society is available to purchase at the Penticton Museum.

In this report you can learn about Okanagan history:
- relocated and reused buildings in Okanagan Falls
- restoring siwilkw and stunx in the South Okanagan
- growing up in Summerland
- bunchgrass ranges in the Okanagan
- and much more!

08/21/2026

Saw this on a page we follow.
Love that RiverWatcher!
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19QTEwUxRt/

08/08/2026

Need a break from the smoke outside?
We’re open today until 5pm, come cool off and explore the City of Penticton Museum.

Please note: we’re closed Sunday and Monday, and will reopen Tuesday at 10am.

See you soon!

08/01/2026

Imagine being taken from your family without your say, forced to work under harsh conditions. This was the case for 1000s of Black and Indigenous slaves in Canada's early history. The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 ended slavery in the British Empire on 1 August, 1834.
On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day, marking the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire.
Find out more about Emancipation Day:

On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire.

07/30/2026

Help us make gummy candies at the last week of the Summer Maker Lab. On August 18 and 20, we need to borrow two hot plates to help us keep the gummy mixture warm enough to pour.
Contact the Penticton Museum & Archives if you can help.
Thanks!

07/24/2026

First Sockeye to be spotted coming into Okanagan Lake!

07/23/2026

Tired of the smoke?
Come hang out with us at the Museum!

Are you suffering with the heat and smoke? If you are looking for some relief, feel free to hang out with us at the Library where it cooler and clearer.
If you need to stay home at the moment, don't feel you have to rush in to return your items - just give us a call and we can renew them for you over the phone 250-770-7781. Take care everyone.

07/21/2026

Making shadow puppets at the Summer Maker Lab!
Do you recognize the story?
We will continue with shadow puppets and the theatre on Thursday, July 23.
For more information on the Summer Maker Labs, please visit our website at pentictonmuseum.com.