Welcome to the new
South Similkameen Museum
Museum Hours
During the winter we will be open Fridays
10:00am – 2:00pm
After Hours, do not hesitate to call one of our volunteers below for a museum tour:
John Armstrong 250 499-9204
Tom Haker 250 499-8508
Jim Skerl 250 499-9845
Howard Van Luven 250 499-5982
Dave Barker 250 502-9511
Rob Showell 604 351-5579
Or email: info@keremeosmuseum.ca
Our Story
About Us
After 45 year at its previous location (the original BC Police station, RCMP jail and Village office, but that’s another story…) the South Similkameen Museum moved to larger premises in 2018.
The “new to us” building was the former Mason’s Lodge which originated in Hedley, BC and has since moved on to Summerland, BC. The building required numerous upgrades and renovations before opening to the public on July 1st, 2018. We are thankful to Canada/BC 150 Grant funding, BC Museums Association, Community Foundations, FortisBC, many private donors and dedicated volunteers for their support during our move and rebuilding phase.
The larger exhibition space in our newly renovated premises has enabled us to properly display the huge collection of local historical artifacts we have gathered over the years. And new technology enables visitors to search not only our photo archives but also the collections from other small museums all over British Columbia.
The South Similkameen is an area rich in history. From cattle rustling to the growth of the fruit industry, our heritage is commemorated through the artifacts and documents that make up the collections at the Keremeos Museum.
If you want to find out more about your own personal or family history, or if your interest is a more general one, the South Similkameen Museum Society may be able to help. Please check our directory of available family stories, and don’t hesitate to call to find out what else we can offer.
What we can offer:
- Artifacts
- Archives
- Community networking / word of mouth
- Research and hints on where to find more information
