Gameboard Chronicles: A Voyage into Board Game History

Dive into the rich tapestry of board game history, unraveling the stories behind timeless classics and forgotten gems.

Gameboard Chronicles: A Voyage into Board Game History, a partnership with the Vernon Winter Carnival.

Step into a world where dice roll and cards shuffle! Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of vintage board games at a new exhibit at the Museum & Archives of Vernon, starting February 2, 2024.

Dive into the rich tapestry of board game history, unraveling the stories behind timeless classics and forgotten gems. Discover the evolution of gameplay mechanics and design that have shaped the board gaming landscape!

Don’t miss out on this epic journey through the world of board games!

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Featured Exhibits

Permanent exhibit

Permanent Exhibits

In addition to feature, traveling, and pop-up exhibits, the MAV has a series of old favourites.

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Pop-up exhibit

Gameboard Chronicles: A Voyage into Board Game History

Dive into the rich tapestry of board game history, unraveling the stories behind timeless classics and forgotten gems.

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Virtual exhibit

Vernon Serves

Remembering the men & women who have served Canada in war & peace.

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Completed exhibit

Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in BC

Provides visitors with the opportunity to learn more about the history of disrupted languages in BC, the complexity of these languages, and the people–and entire communities–that are working tirelessly to document and revitalize them.

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Virtual exhibit

Pandemic – A Short History

A history of community outbreaks, epidemics, & pandemics in the North Okanagan.

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