The Summerland Museum will be hosting a stall at the Summerland Rotary Market on Main St in downtown Summerland every Sunday, 9am to 1pm, throughout the summer. Come to say “Hi” and check out our gift shop merchandise!

Do you want to learn more about the fish native to Okanagan lake, and the Okanagan river basin? Are you curious about the ways the salmon and trout migrate through this territory for spawning, or about their general life cycle and behaviors? Head down here to the Summerland Museum on Saturday, June 28th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM for our Salmon & Okanagan Fish Workshop!

This Workshop includes details about many fish species native to the Okanagan, such as the Sockeye Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Kokanee Salmon, Steelhead Trout, and Rainbow Trout. We will also have coloring activities and other tactile activities for kids, as well as maps and diagrams with for detailed and interesting information about these native fish species.

Get ready for the summer with an engaging, water-based activity to cool things down!

Looking for a fun outdoor activity this weekend? Join us at the museum on Saturday, June 21, from 10 AM-4 PM for Art is Alive: Native Plant Workshop! A vibrant, drop-in where art, nature, history, and Indigeneity come together in a beautiful outdoor event.

Held in partnership with the Gardens and Beyond Summerland Community Garden Tour and the Summerland Community Arts Council, this workshop coincides with National Indigenous Peoples Day and the Summer Solstice, an important time to reflect on connections between land, culture, and creativity.

Come get your hands dirty, your mind inspired, and your senses awakened. More details coming soon!

Drop in for our Morse Code In Action Workshop and explore the history of telegraph communication in our Train Station Exhibit. Discover how the telegraph works and how it was used, then try your hand at Morse Code with our working telegraph, located inside the original West Summerland KVR Station ticket booth!

As part of the Alberta Line Project, we are connected to 11 museums and heritage organizations across British Columbia and Alberta. The workshop will be led by telegraph expert Timothy Taylor at the museum, in coordination with Kevin Jepson, the project’s technical lead in Calgary. The Summerland Museum will be communicating with visitors at Heritage Park in Calgary throughout the workshop.

Once you’ve mastered the telegraph, put your skills to the test by creating your own Morse Code bracelet! Use different colored beads to represent dots and dashes, crafting a secret message in Morse Code.

The Power of Water: Geology Field Trip #2 focuses on the glacial geology of Summerland and the challenges associated with harnessing our most valuable resource. Discover how glaciation has shaped the Okanagan with local expert, geologist Andrew Holder, and learn about the town's water supply with a tour of the Summerland Water Treatment Plant.
The contingent will meet at the Summerland Museum at 10 am, and a map of the meeting spots will be provided. Participants will drive their own cars or carpool with others. There will be minimal to no walking.
At 1pm the group will meet at Bread and Cheese for lunch and discussion. Included in the registration fee is a lunch and a soft drink.

This new tour is a must for all of you who have enjoyed our original Geology Field Trip (there's so much more geology to discover!), but participation on the original tour is not required for this Field Trip - they are stand-alone tours.

Registration: $55 per person regular or $50 per person for SMAS Members
Space is limited in this tour - to register, please call 250-494-9395 or visit us in-person at the Museum Tuesday - Saturday, 10am -4pm

This event has been POSTPONED until later in the year. More details coming soon!

Unfortunately, we will not be open today due to staff illness. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Enjoy Action Fest this weekend, and we'll see you for normal hours (Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm) next week.

The Museum will be closing early. Opening hours today 10am - 2pm. Back to regular hours tomorrow.

Join local historian David Gregory to learn all about Summerland's Millionaires' Row and discover the rich characters who gave the area its name.

Seating is limited so please arrive early to guarantee a seat.
ENTRY by DONATION - all proceeds go towards operational costs of the museum

Join us as we collaborate with Summerland Library and DB Foundation for Health Research to host Summerland’s first Memory Cafe.

Memory Cafes welcome people with cognitive decline and dementia, their families, their caregivers, and community members who care.

SUMMERLAND MEMORY CAFÉ

SCHEDULE from 11:00 - 2:00

11:00    OPENING/LAND ACKN    in the Library

11:15  IMPROV WITH KIM FROM INDIGENEYEZ  in the Library

11:30  KEYNOTE ADDRESS– Dr. Juanita Dawne Bacsu, TRU Research Chair on ADDRESSING THE STIGMA OF DEMENTIA. Q and A in the Library

12:00 – 2:00      MEMORY TESTING WITH NURSE Clinician Laurie Devolder – in the Library

12:00 – 1:00    FOOD SERVICE - soup served, outdoors in Library courtyard, Courtesy of Giant's Head Brewery

      LIGHT BACKGROUND MUSIC in the courtyard with Tovie Green

      THERAPY DOGS roaming about - all questions welcome regarding the St. John's Ambulance training

MEMORY BOXES display with handouts (door prize giveaways)  many thanks to Steve from the Men's Shed

12:00 – 1:00    HEARTSPACE   YOGA, MEDITATION, SOUND HEALING  in library space

12:30  - 1:45   IN THE LIBRARY (the following activity choices)

• Calligraphy with Ron Stacy

• Art Therapy with Tovie Green

• Music Therapy with harpist Deb Johnson)

12:30 – 1:45  AT THE MUSEUM  

Cookies courtesy of the Bakehouse/True Grains Bakery and Summerland Sweets

• Andre Sutherland Begin, the Man from Eldorado, recitation

• Rollie the Cowboy Poet, recitation

• TJ and Shirley from Hedley – a caregiver’s skit

• Guided tours of the museum

1:45    IN THE LIBRARY - A SING-ALONG LED BY SHEENA ROSS OF ONE-SKY

CLOSING WORDS and FEEDBACK GATHERING

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of cribbage at the Summerland Museum! All ages and skill levels are welcome, and refreshments will be available by donation. Boards and pegs are provided.

Looking for a fun way to spend Saturday of Mother's Day weekend? Come by the museum from 10AM-4PM and make some fun crafts for mom!

Our drop-in makers station will have the supplies needed to make paper flower bouquets and homemade cards!

Entry by donation, we look forward to seeing you there!

Learn about why Summerland is called a "geologic wonderland" from our local expert, geologist Andrew Holder.
The contingent will meet at the Summerland Museum at 10 am and a map of the meeting spots will be provided. Participants will drive their own cars or carpool with others. There will be minimal to no walking.
At 1pm the group will meet at Bread and Cheese for lunch and discussion. Included in the registration fee is a lunch and a soft drink.
Registration: $55 per person regular or $50 per person for SMAS Members
Space is limited in this tour - to register, please call 250-494-9395 or visit us in-person at the Museum Wednesday - Saturday, 10am -4pm.

Help us celebrate Earth Day with a talk about the earth!

Join local historian and keen geologist David Gregory to learn all about Summerland's unique geology.

Seating is limited so please arrive early to guarantee a seat.
ENTRY by DONATION - all proceeds go towards operational costs of the museum

The museum will be open from 10am to 2pm

The museum will be open 10am to 2pm

Join local historian David Gregory to learn all about Summerland's oldest homes and the families who lived in them.

Seating is limited so please arrive early to guarantee a seat.
ENTRY by DONATION - all proceeds go towards the operational costs of the museum.

Back again this month, Summerland Museum Cribbage Club! Join us for an afternoon of fun, friends and games!
Location: Summerland Museum in the Tait Room

All ages and skill groups welcome
Whether you're a seasoned cribbage player or new to the game, all skill levels are welcome! Come enjoy friendly competition, meet fellow enthusiasts, and take a break from the everyday hustle.

Boards and cards will be provided, as well as light snacks and refreshments.

Don't miss out on this chance to unwind and connect with others in the community. We can't wait to see you there!

Back again this month, Summerland Museum Cribbage Club! Join us for an afternoon of fun, friends and games!
Date: November 16th, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Summerland Museum in the Tait Room

All ages and skill groups welcome
Whether you're a seasoned cribbage player or new to the game, all skill levels are welcome! Come enjoy friendly competition, meet fellow enthusiasts, and take a break from the everyday hustle.

Boards and cards will be provided, as well as light snacks and refreshments.

Don't miss out on this chance to unwind and connect with others in the community. We can't wait to see you there!

Please RSVP by so we can prepare accordingly.

We are excited to join everyone at the KVR Christmas Market on November 30th!

Join us at the station for a delightful outdoor experience featuring local artisans and vendors, including us! Enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate while you shop, and don’t miss the chance to meet Santa himself!

Help us celebrate Summerland's Festival of Lights at "Light Up the Museum"!

The museum will be open and welcoming visitors for the evening. Come to warm up with hot chocolate and cookies (by donation). Browse our free exhibits, including our brand new military exhibit "Summerland Serves" and the ever-popular model railway. Stock up on unique Christmas gifts in our gift shop which stocks a wonderful range of Summerland-related merchandise. Santa will be here from 5pm to 6.30pm for Santa photos (booking required) or take your own selfies in our Holiday Selfie Station from 6.30pm to 9pm (no booking necessary).

Santa is back at the Summerland Museum! Join us for a meet-and-greet with Santa and have your photo taken by our photographer. These sessions will be held inside the Summerland Museum and are by donation (suggested minimum donation $10). All funds raised support the Museum’s educational programming.

Before or after your photo session, enjoy a free walk around the Museum’s permanent exhibits and warm up with a hot chocolate (by donation)

NOW FULLY BOOKED

WE WANT YOU!

Join us for the opening of our new exhibit ‘Summerland Serves’ on November 22, from 5-7pm.

The evening will start with refreshments, a door prize, and the opportunity to browse our new exhibit which explores the experiences of Summerlanders in war.

The exhibit will then be formally opened by its curator, Megan Grey, followed by a talk by local military historian, Paul Randall.

Seating will be limited for this event so we advise arriving promptly to secure your spot. Please contact us directly at admin@summerlandmuseum.org if you require seating due to a health issue.

Back again this month, Summerland Museum Cribbage Club! Join us for an afternoon of fun, friends and games!
Date: November 16th, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Summerland Museum in the Tait Room

All ages and skill groups welcome
Whether you're a seasoned cribbage player or new to the game, all skill levels are welcome! Come enjoy friendly competition, meet fellow enthusiasts, and take a break from the everyday hustle.

Boards and cards will be provided, as well as light snacks and refreshments.

Don't miss out on this chance to unwind and connect with others in the community. We can't wait to see you there!

Please RSVP by so we can prepare accordingly.

This spooktober we will be holding guided tours in one of Summerland’s historic cemeteries! Do you dare join us?
On October 27th and 31st, our curator Petra will be hosting special Halloween tours through Peach Orchard Cemetery. This tour will be a little spooky, with haunting and paranormal stories from the early years.
Tickets for either tour are $15/person or $10/person for SMAS members.
To reserve your spot, visit the Museum during open hours or call 250-494-9395

This spooktober we will be holding guided tours in one of Summerland’s historic cemeteries! Do you dare join us?
On October 27th and 31st, our curator Petra will be hosting special Halloween tours through Peach Orchard Cemetery. This tour will be a little spooky, with haunting and paranormal stories from the early years.
Tickets for either tour are $15/person or $10/person for SMAS members.
To reserve your spot, visit the Museum during open hours or call 250-494-9395

The producers of the "Nightmare..." grad fundraisers are taking over the museum in a one-off "Nightmare at the Museum" Halloween special!
Dare you enter the museum after dark? Be prepared to be scared as all your nightmares come to life in one building!

This event is not suitable for young children or those of a nervous disposition!

Entry is $5 per person on the door.