Kelowna Museums Society
Okanagan Military Museum
Record #:
KNA0361
Last Modified:
03 Jul 2020
Last Full Update:
03 Jul 2020
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 250.763.9292 |
| Fax | 250.478.0490 |
| info@kelownamuseums.ca | |
| Website | www.kelownamuseums.ca |
| Additional Info | www.kelownamuseums.ca/museums/the-okanagan-military-museum/ |
| CanadaHelps Donation Page | www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/kelowna-museums-society/ |
| Primary Executive | Linda Digby, Executive Director; Phone: 778.478.0346; Email: ldigby@kelownamuseums.ca |
| Social Media | Facebook: www.facebook.com/kelowna.museums.society Instagram: www.instagram.com/kelowna_museums/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/kelownamuseums Twitter: twitter.com/kelownamuseums YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/KelownaMuseums |
Description & Services
| Service Details | - Maintains the legacy of Okanagan Valley residents who served in the Canadian armed forces and in the armed forces of ally nations to give visitors a greater understanding of, and connection to, our proud military heritage - Home to one of the best firearms collections in Canada - Hosts a significant collection of uniforms, insignia, badges, and equipment, including artefacts from the Boer War, World War I and World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, and contemporary military operations - Home to the Vince Bezeau Military Archives - Library is open to researchers - Offers specialized group programs and events, such as the Remembrance Day open house and the Canada Day book sale |
| Hours | Mon: closed Tue: 10am-5pm Wed: 10am - 5pm Thur: closed Fri: closed Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: closed |
| Cost | Program ; Admission - by donation |
Location
| Address & Map | Kelowna Memorial Arena 1424 Ellis St Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A5 |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
| Major Intersection | Ellis St and Doyle Ave |
Other Details
| Languages | English |
| Established | 1987 |