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Weekly: July 10 to August 28
Location: Okanagan Military Museum, 1424 Ellis St
Address: 1424 Ellis St
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Take an adventure through history with Kelowna Museums! Have you ever wanted to be an paleontologist, a soldier or a pioneer gold panner? This program takes place at a different museum each week, allowing you to learn and experience a variety of fun, hands on activities. Join us every Friday this summer from 10am – 1pm to participate in one of our drop-in programs!
July 10th
S.O.S: Be a soldier for the day
Be a soldier for the day! Explore the Okanagan Military Museum and discover stories from Okanagan soldiers.
July 17th
Digging for Dinosaurs: Be a palaeontologist
Be a palaeontologist! Dig for fossils and discover dinosaurs with some fun interactive activities.
July 24th
Silly Bugs: Be an entomologist
Be an Entomologist! Bugs are wiggly, sometimes gross, but always fascinating! Learn about entomology (the study of insects) with some fun activities.
July 31st
Fun with Furs: Be a Fur Trader
Be a fur trader! Take a trip back to pioneer days and learn about our founding fathers and the fascinating trade of furs with some interactive activities.
August 7th
Making Money: Be an engraver
Be an Engraver! Stamps & money are really beautiful works of art, ever wonder how they’re made? Visit the newest exhibit “Voices from the Engraver” at the Okanagan Heritage Museum and learn what it takes to be an engraver.
August 14th
Digging for Dinosaurs: Be a palaeontologist
Be a palaeontologist! Dig for fossils and discover dinosaurs with some fun interactive activities.
August 21st
Species @ Risk: Be an environmental hero
Be an environmental hero! Many species are at risk, how can we protect them? Learn about environmental conservation and how we can help keep our furry friends safe.
August 28th
Panning for Gold: Be a Gold Panner
Be a pioneer gold miner! The Gold Rush was an exciting time in our history, learn about how our founding fathers were able to strike it rich panning for gold.
Check kelownamuseums.ca for a full schedule of Museum Mayhem events