Toddler Tuesday: CANCELLED!

Paleontology Lab

There will not be a Toddler Tuesday on Jan.28. We hope to see you in February!

FREE

Town Hall – Museum Interpretive Concept

Online Event Zoom Meeting Platform, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Virtual Event Virtual Event

The Cranbrook History Centre invites you to share your stories, thoughts and feedback on our new Draft Museum Interpretive Concept. This will be an interactive meeting hosted by Melanie Greenaway of Double Dare Designs and Don Enrich from Don Enrich Consulting. This is your opportunity to explore the zones and narratives throughout the document with […]

3rd Annual Family Day meet your museum open house!

Cranbrook History Centre 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Want to know more about your local museum and what kind of things there are to do? Come visit us on Family Day for our 3rd Annual Meet your Museum Open house! We will have free admission all day long and behind the scenes tours of facility including the archives, mini train tours and the […]

Toddler Tuesday: Stories on a Train

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 fun and family-friendly craft activity to complete afterwards. Entry to the program is free, but due to space […]

FREE

Ed Talk – Cosmic Odyssey: From Stardust to Life

Wednesday, February 26 (7:00-8:30pm) Join us in the beautiful Royal Alexandra Hall with our Health in Space travelling exhibit where Jamie Levine and Janice Strong will be presenting on everything from Comets to the Kootenay skies. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tea and coffee will be served. Registration is free. Register here.        

FREE

Toddler Tuesday: All About Astronauts!

Join us in the Royal Alexander Hall with our Health in Space Travelling Exhibit to learn all about astronauts through stories and crafts! REGISTER HERE. If spots fill up, you can email programs@cranbrookhistorycentre.com to be notified of any cancellations.  

FREE

Spring Break Camps: Junior Astronauts

Come learn how to be a Junior Astronaut during Spring Break! The camp will include access to our Health in Space travelling exhibit, as well as space-themed experiments, crafts, games, stories, videos and more. Ages 5-10 8:30am-4:00pm Week $240+gst Single Day $52+gst *limited day spots available   REGISTER by clicking on the links below: Week […]

Ed Talk: Surviving Space with Rick Nowell

Royal Alexandra Hall 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Join us March 26th for an exciting presentation with Rick Nowell while our Health in Space Travelling Exhibit is still here! Rick, who works in the Physics lab at the College of the Rockies, also operates the college Weather Station, Meteor Camera, and assists with Astronomy and Geology labs. He’ll share his knowledge, stunning telescope […]

FREE

Club Fair 2025

Royal Alexandra Hall 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Looking to meet new people, explore fun activities, or get involved in the community? The Club Fair is the place to be. Connect with a variety of local organizations, learn about their missions, and find new hobbies or volunteer opportunities. Whether you’re a new resident or just looking to try something different, there’s something for […]

Easter at the Museum

Easter at the Museum Hop into spring with us at the Cranbrook History Centre for a day of egg-cellent family fun on Friday, April 19. This isn’t your average egg hunt—get ready to explore the museum in a fun new way. Easter Egg Hunt at the Museum (Spot the Eggs) Larger, handcrafted eggs will be […]

Ed Talk: Plants Unveiled

Royal Alexandra Hall 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Wednesday, April 23 (7:00-8:30 pm) Join us in the beautiful Royal Alexandra Hall for an evening with Jamie Levine and Janice Strong as they reveal the secrets of plants in our next Ed Talk, Plants Unveiled: Secrets of a Hidden World. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and tea and coffee will be served. Registration is […]

FREE

Cranbrook’s Ultimate Collectables Market

Royal Alexandra Hall 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

It is back! Cranbrook's Ultimate Collectables Market! Now bigger and twice a year! The Forest Rascal is very excited to bring back this amazing collectables event in our new home, The Cranbrook History Centre. This show will be bringing back some of your favorite vendors as well as some new ones. With more tables and […]