Welcome to the Vernon Museum
Explore the vibrant history and culture of Greater Vernon through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and special events. Our museum offers a unique journey into the past, showcasing the stories and artifacts that shaped our community. Visit us and uncover the rich heritage that makes Vernon so unique.
Featured Exhibits
Permanent exhibit
Permanent Exhibits
In addition to feature, traveling, and pop-up exhibits, the MAV has a series of old favourites.
Upcoming & Ongoing Events
October 18, 2025
Speaker Series: Ken Mather
The Vernon Museum and the Vernon Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society (OHS) are delighted to welcome historian, author, and longtime OHS contributor Ken Mather.
Ongoing
School Programs
The Museum & Archives of Vernon is pleased to offer self-guided programming developed to align with the BC Curriculum.
Ongoing
Ways of Water: Stories of the Grey Canal
The Grey Canal transformed land use and settlement in the North Okanagan. Learn about the early development and the evolution of the Grey Canal from those who experienced it first-hand.
October 10, 2025
Vernon’s Connection to Expo ’86
The Vernon Expo ’86 Society was officially incorporated on May 15, 1985.
October 4, 2025
The Night Vernon Took on the Soviets (and Kelowna)
On January 25, 1960, the Vernon Canadians took on the Moscow Selects.
September 19, 2025
October 21, 1909: Vernon’s First Suffrage Meeting
The first meeting on female suffrage was held in 1909 by the Vernon branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.
September 14, 2025
Vernon’s Early Mayors: Part Two
This second article in a two-part series looks back at Vernon’s earliest mayors.
September 6, 2025
From City Hall to Headlines: Vernon’s Early Mayors
This two-part series explores Vernon’s earliest mayors.
August 30, 2025
The Rise and Fall of Orchardleigh Lodge
A once-popular lodge in Coldstream has been lost to time for more than 65 years.
Visitor Information
The Museum and Archives of Vernon aims to create community connection through exceptional, engaging experiences with Greater Vernon’s authentic and diverse past.
Archives
The Greater Vernon Archives has the distinction of being among the most respected research facilities in the province.
Group Bookings
The Museum and Archives of Vernon has undergone transformative changes, and we’re excited to welcome you back into our new, revived exhibit space!
Support the Museum
Your generous support helps us preserve and share the rich history of Greater Vernon. Donations enable us to maintain exhibits, develop educational programs, and continue our community outreach. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact. Thank you for supporting our mission to keep history alive!