Wear your messy clothes and put on your creativity hats because this Saturday, Summerland Museum is hosting an Art Day! At 1 PM on July 27th, all kids aged 6 to 12 are invited to join us at Summerland Museum for a fun hour of creativity and art. We will be making clay models and creating bubble paint while learning about the history of art in Summerland. We hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 27 - we’l be set up for our ANNUAL YARD SALE FUNDRAISER from 8am to 12 noon.

Presented by local military historian Paul Randall

Friday, July 26th from 1-2pm

Attendance by donation

We are so thrilled to be bringing back our Senior Socials every second Saturday of the month!

Those 50 and above can drop in on July 13th for some cribbage and card games, chats, and snacks and refreshments by donation! Entry and play is free.

When: Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 2-3:30 PM

Saturday, July 13 from 1-2pm

For kids aged 4-12

FREE!

This tour is now SOLD OUT - please contact us at info@summerlandmuseum.org or 250-494-9395 to be added to a waitlist for the next tour!

For all kids between the ages of 4 to 12. This event is FREE to attend. Donations greatly appreciated.

Youth aged 12-18 are invited to join us for a clothing swap - bring your gently used clothes and go home with some “new-to-you” fashions!

Join us for this free storytelling event on the front lawn of the Summerland Museum! In partnership with SOS Pride.

Join us at the George Ryga Arts & Cultural Centre (9525 Wharton Street, Summerland) at 2:30pm for our 2024 AGM.

Join us at 1:30 pm on May 25th, 2024 at the Ryga Arts Centre for a panel discussion on planning for the dispersal of treasured belongings and leaving bequests to charitable organizations. Titled “What to do with my stufff?”, this panel discussion brings together five local experts to discuss different options for those currently downsizing or looking to plan ahead.

Registration: $50 per person regular or $40 per person for SMAS Members

Come and connect with the Earth this Earth Day 🌎

Join us for family-friendly Yoga on the Lawn on Sunday 21st April, 1-2pm, kindly led by Heartspace Yoga Boutique- Summerland Yoga!

Attendance is by donation (suggested $20 per person) with all the proceeds being split between the Summerland Museum and Discovery House.

This Sunday (21st April) is Earth Day and we are celebrating our wonderful planet with lots of exciting activities at the Museum!

We are collaborating with our neighbours, the Summerland Community Arts Council, to provide craft activities, bee displays, and a wildflower seed station from 11am to 3pm.

At 1pm the fabulous Heartspace Yoga Boutique- Summerland Yoga is hosting a family-friendly yoga on the lawn drop-in session. The session is by donation (suggested donation is $20) with all proceeds being split between The Summerland Museum and Discovery House.

The day is rounded off with a fascinating geology presentation by our resident geologist, Andrew Holder, at 2pm. This will be a family-friendly, interactive presentation on the lawn. Everyone is welcome and participation is by donation.

This workshop is free for SMAS members and volunteers (including prospective volunteers!).

For questions or to RSVP, please email curator@summerlandmuseum.org

Interested in volunteering at the Summerland Museum but don't know where to start? Join us for our Volunteer Open House on Friday, February 22 between 2-4pm to learn about the current opportunities we have available!

Join us for a crash course on recording oral history interviews! In this one-hour workshop we will cover the basics of planning and conducting an oral history interview.

This workshop is free to attend. RSVP in advance by emailing curator@summerlandmuseum.org.

Join us at the Summerland Museum for a drop-in social for adults 50+. Take a stroll down Memory Lane with old photos and memorabilia from historic Summerland. Meet people with similar interests and enjoy light refreshments.

Join us for a fun, history-themed trivia night at Detonate Brewing (9503 Cedar Ave #104, Summerland, BC) from 7-9pm. Come enjoy great bears, delicious food, and a great atmosphere! The winning team will win a swag bag of Summerland souvenirs and other local goods from the Summerland Museum Gift Shop.

Join us from 10am to 4pm for a free visit to the Summerland Museum! We will have a teddy bear scavenger hunt all day (goodie bag prizes!) and face painting from 2-4pm.

Are you looking for a new puzzle to challenge you on these dark, winter days? Come on down to the Summerland Museum on Wednesday, January 31st during open hours (10am-4pm) for our Puzzle Exchange! We will have a selection of puzzles on hand for you to trade for - or, if you don't have a puzzle to bring, you can pick one up by donation to the Museum.

Attendance of the lecture is by donation, as a fundraiser for the Okanagan Historical Society and the Summerland Museum and Archives.

Join us for our Sunday Lecture series with local historian David Gregory.

Entry by donation.

Pre-booking of photo sessions will open up on October 25th, 2023.

Pre-booking of photo sessions will open up on October 25th, 2023.

Join us for our Sunday Lecture series with local historian David Gregory.

Entry by donation.

Tickets for either tour are $15/person or $10/person for SMAS members.

Tickets for either tour are $15/person or $10/person for SMAS members.