Kamloops Museum & Archives
Kamloops Museum and Archives
A small, free city museum in the downtown core that tells the story of Kamloops, from its fur-trade post and gold rush to the arrival of the railway.
The Kamloops Museum and Archives is located downtown. It covers the city's history, from First Nations settlements and the 1812 Hudson's Bay Company fur-trade post, through the gold rush, to the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The museum includes a re-created fur trader's cabin and a historic street of shops, as well as a Secwépemc cultural gallery. It is modest in size and can be seen in about an hour, making it a good choice for a rainy day or an evening visit. Admission is free, though donations are welcome. Check the official website for opening days. It is about a five-minute walk from Riverside Park.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30-16:30 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Riverside Park
- Peterson Creek Nature Park
- Secwépemc Museum & Heritage Park
- Kenna Cartwright Nature Park
- Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area
- Paul Lake Provincial Park
- Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park
- BC Wildlife Park