Kamloops Museum and Archives

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What would you like future researchers to know about being a member of the 2SLGBTQPIA+ community in Kamloops? Share your...
06/18/2026

What would you like future researchers to know about being a member of the 2SLGBTQPIA+ community in Kamloops?

Share your memories, stories, and lived experiences on rainbow postcards at the Kamloops Museum and Archives. Stories that are shared will be housed in the Archives and will grow to inform 2SLGBTQPIA+ archival documents and photographs that amplify the voices of the Kamloops q***r community for future generations to learn from.

On till June 30th, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us Friday evening for the opening reception of Encore! 50 Years of the KSO! It was a wo...
06/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us Friday evening for the opening reception of Encore! 50 Years of the KSO! It was a wonderful night celebrating the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra's 50 years alongside so many familiar faces from our community. A heartfelt thank you as well to all who helped make the evening possible.

Encore! is a partnership with the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra that traces the history of the KSO and the KSO Music School, a story shaped by musicians, audiences, and the people of Kamloops. The exhibition runs until January 2, and throughout that time we'll be hosting live performances, local musician rehearsals, and screenings of historic KSO performances from our archives.

Make sure you check out the second photo featuring Sally Arai, Principal Clarinet for the KSO, and Catharine Dochstader, Flute and Flute Choir Instructor at KSMS, playing in front of a recording of them playing for the KSO captured in 1991.

Visit our website for more information!

Join us for Saturdays on Seymour!Drop in and join the Kamloops Museum and Archives on the third Saturday of the month fo...
06/17/2026

Join us for Saturdays on Seymour!

Drop in and join the Kamloops Museum and Archives on the third Saturday of the month for creative activities for the whole family to enjoy. Explore a fun new theme each month. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

→ All Ages
→ Saturday, June 20, July 18, August 15
→ 11:00–1:00 pm
→ $10 Per Session

For more information, visit kamloops.ca/activityguide

Join the Kamloops Museum and Archives in collaboration with the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library for a book club with a ...
06/16/2026

Join the Kamloops Museum and Archives in collaboration with the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library for a book club with a historic twist. We will explore fiction and non-fiction books based on historical themes, periods, and countries.

→ Ages: 16+
→ Third Friday of Every Month
→ June 19, July 17, August 21
→ 10:00–11:30 am
→ FREE

Join us tomorrow!Introduce your little one to your local museum through hands-on exploration and artifact handling, stor...
06/16/2026

Join us tomorrow!

Introduce your little one to your local museum through hands-on exploration and artifact handling, stories, songs, and a caregiver-assisted craft. Each drop-in session offers young children the flexibility to engage in the world of museums through sensory and play experiences.

→ Ages 2 - 5
→ Wednesdays, May 20–June 24
→ 10:00–10:45am
→ $10 Per Session

For more information, visit kamloops.ca/activityguide

Join the Kamloops Museum and Archives for drop-in summer sessions of Music at the Museum. Caregivers and little ones are...
06/15/2026

Join the Kamloops Museum and Archives for drop-in summer sessions of Music at the Museum. Caregivers and little ones are invited to sing, dance, and play in a hands-on, music-based session. Weather permitting, sessions may be held outdoors.

Please dress for the weather.

→ Ages 0 - 5
→ July 4, July 14, August 8, August 20
→ 10:00–10:30 am
→ $8 Per Session

For more information, visit kamloops.ca/activityguide

Doug Herbert, reporter and news anchor from CBC Kamloops, stopped by today to test our drum kit and check out the final ...
06/11/2026

Doug Herbert, reporter and news anchor from CBC Kamloops, stopped by today to test our drum kit and check out the final setup for our newest exhibition, 'ENCORE! The KSO at 50,' opening this Friday in celebration of the 50th anniversary.

The exhibition features archival pieces from the KSO's last five decades, historic recordings, a live jam space for musicians, playable instruments that put you centre stage, video interviews with members of the KSO community across its 50-year run and so, so much more.

Join us for the free opening event this Friday, June 12th at 5pm.

More info on our website!

Rainbow Connections: The Rainbow Magic Passport ProgramJoin the Kamloops Museum and Archives as we celebrate Pride with ...
06/10/2026

Rainbow Connections: The Rainbow Magic Passport Program

Join the Kamloops Museum and Archives as we celebrate Pride with Kamloops Pride, the Kamloops Art Gallery, the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, and the BIG Little Science Centre. Participants can pick up a passport at any partner location and receive a stamp for fun, family-friendly activities at each stop. Passports with two or more stamps can be entered to win a prize.

Drop on by after visiting the Kamloops Farmer's Market in this Saturday!

All Ages
Sat, June 13
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Free, No registration needed!!

Learn with Pride | History of the Lavender Scare and Homophobia in CanadaJoin the Kamloops Museum and Archives in partne...
06/10/2026

Learn with Pride | History of the Lavender Scare and Homophobia in Canada

Join the Kamloops Museum and Archives in partnership with Kamloops Pride to learn more about 2SLGBTQPIA+ history in Canada and Kamloops, including a look at the Lavender Scare, discrimination practices, and the modern impacts of systemic homophobia in Canada.

Ages 16+
Thu Jun 11
2:00–3:30 pm
Free

Register online at https://www.kamloops.ca/recreation-culture/register-program

Address

207 Seymour Street
Kamloops, BC
V2C2E7

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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+12508283576

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