Join us for story time in one of our train cars or fossil exhibit and a theme-based craft! As a way of connecting our community with our collections, the museum is partnering with the Cranbrook Public Library on this monthly program. The hour-long program offers a free story time led by the library, and a […]
Natural History Day Camps 8:30am – 4:00pm (Ages 5-10) Day camps consist of natural history themed experiments, crafts, games, indoor and outdoor exploration, and movie and popcorn on the train! Register for the following day camps by clicking on the linked dates below: May 3 May 17 * Full day camp with access to the […]
Come join us in the Royal Alexandra Hall on Saturday, May 11th to view our local students' projects on Canadian history and celebrate their efforts! Open House, 10:00-11:00am Award Ceremony, 11:00am-12:00pm To learn more about the Heritage Fair process, visit: Heritage Fair – Cranbrook History Centre.
Spoil your loved ones this Mother’s Day! Tickets are now available for our 4th annual Mother’s Day tea, This year we will have four separate times to enjoy High Tea in our Historic Argyle Dining Car. Last year's tickets sold out fast, so we have added more options for you. 9 AM - 10:30 AM […]
Sequencing Crafts and Games 10:30-11:30am May 14, 2024 Register here. If spots fill up, you can email programs@cranbrookhistorycentre.com to be notified of any cancellations.
Natural History Day Camp 8:30am – 4:00pm (Ages 5-10) This one-of-a-kind day camp will include access to the Wildlife Festival Exhibits in addition to the regular day camp activities! Register here. A registration form will be emailed prior to camp to collect essential info, such as emergency contacts, authorized pick-ups, allergies and necessary accommodations.
CRANBROOK – SEE A SLOTH! Hug a boa constrictor. Pet a Wallaroo! See the world's largest porcupine! All this and more as the Wildlife Festival debuts in Cranbrook with a not to be missed event May 17 – 19! Featuring 3 Exhibits! Living Dragons - Explore the mythical world of dragons and learn about their […]
The debut Kootenay Home Ed Conference is happening here on Saturday May 25th, 2024. There will be speakers from across BC sharing about all different aspects of home learning. There will surely be something for everyone, no matter where you are on your journey! Visit the Kootenay Home Ed Conference page for more information and […]
Join us for a youthful Ed Talk with our up and coming expert historians! The East Kootenay Heritage Fair showcases and celebrates our local students’ projects on Canadian history. The students, grades 4-10, who will be presenting for this Ed Talk, were selected from the Regional Heritage Fair to share their learnings and passion with […]
We are thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Rock, Gem, and Fossil Show, scheduled to take place on June 7th, 8th, and 9th at The Royal Alexandra Hall. As a respected and esteemed vendor in the gem industry, we would like to extend a warm invitation for you to exhibit at our event. We at […]
The Cranbrook History Centre is proud to bring back its Rock, Gem and Fossil Show to the East Kootenays. We have been successful in 2022 and 2023 and can't wait to bring more to 2024!! Join us from June 7th to the 9th for all the Rocks, Gems and Fossils you can buy! Kids Fun, […]
Keep your child’s imagination alive this summer by registering them to be a conductor, paleontologist and explorer! Our summer camps provide hands-on learning opportunities with our collections and indoor and outdoor activities. Full Week Camp $225/child + GST Single Day $50/day + GST (must be paid in person | limited number available per camp) A registration form […]