Princeton Museum

09/28/2026

On Sunday, October 4th at 3:00 pm, the Princeton Museum will host a discussion on the changing nature of hired transportation. UBC Associate Professors Dr. Luis Aguiar and Dr. Manfred Elfstrom will present insights based upon their studies.

09/16/2026

Here is a link to the video of John Cowan's presentation on the Kettle Valley Railway through Pricneton in the Museum last Sunday.

https://youtu.be/8VhxeDzq5TI

Thank you to John for allowing us to record his memories and fine photography so that we can share it with future generations.

This is a presentation given by John Cowan at the Princeton (BC) Mu...

09/15/2026

The Princeton Museum will welcome Dr. Bruce Archibald back again on Sunday, September 27, at 3:00 pm.

09/08/2026

09/03/2026

Be sure and stop by the Museum during the Princeton Show & Shine this Saturday, Sept. 5 to see …and hear the amazing ‘antique engines’ on display, courtesy of the Valley Antique Engine Club

08/17/2026

W are very pleased to announce the release of another oral history interview, this time with Ted Madore and David Maywood.

This is an oral history interview that is part of the collection at...

08/10/2026

In honour of the centennial of both the Legion and our Princeton Cenotaph, you may wish to view this amazing digital exhibition created by the Canadian Great War Center.

Explore the diverse ways Canadians commemorate the Great War.

07/23/2026

In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the closing of the Similkameen News Leader newspaper, former owner George Elliott has created a new blog post here: https://princetonbcmuseum.com/blog/hidden-secrets-of-the-similkameen-news-leader/
The Princeton Museum has digitized the entire run of that newspaper and has made it available here:
https://princetonbcmuseum.com/similkameen-news-leader/

07/21/2026

The Princeton Museum is pleased to announce the publication of a new oral history interview of David Maywood and Graham Gould. This material has been waiting to be edited for some time. Bob Long is the host for this delightful review of Princeton's history.

This is an oral history interview that is part of the collection at...

06/30/2026

Did you know? - as part of the British Empire, Canada was referred to as the Dominion of Canada. The retirement of the word "Dominion" coincided with the introduction of the first truly Canadian flag on February 15th of 1965. Thereafter, our country was simply known as Canada and February 15th is celebrated each year as Flag Day.
Happy Canada Day!