The Okanagan Military Museum's beginnings
The Okanagan Military Museum was established in 1998 as a result of the inspiration and efforts of a number of veteran's and retired Canadian Forces members working in conjunction with the founding organizations that supported the creation of a military museum in the annex of the Memorial Arena building. The location of the museum in the Memorial Arena is especially significant as this building is Kelowna's "living memorial" dedicated to those who fought in the Second World War.
From the Okanagan Military Museum
Meet the people from Okanagan Valley who served in the armed forces.
Step inside this museum, and you will feel the passion of the volunteers who founded it. It is packed with uniforms, insignia, badges, and one of the best firearms collections in Canada. Investigate artefacts from the Boer War, World War I and World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, and contemporary military operations. The Okanagan Military Museum is devoted to the preservation and greater awareness of Okanagan military heritage, and reveals how locals contributed to events on the world stage.
Admission is by donation.
From Kelowna Museums