Museum and Archives

The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives harkens back to the early to mid 1900s. Three men, Charles Edward Haines, David Howrie Sr. and William Pound were responsible for starting what you see today.

The Museum

After several changes, the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives now occupies over 1115 m² (12,000 sq. ft.) of space and attracts thousands of visitors each year. The museum is well known for its events and exhibits.

They have both static and online exhibits as well as these collections:

• Human History - learn about the history of our area

• British Columbia Dragoons - read the story of Vernon's own regiment
• Allan Brooks - the detailed story of Vernon's famed Ornithologist
• Charles Holliday - came for a year - left 48 years later
• Prince of Wales Ice Pail - originally designed in 1880 for presentation to Edward VII
• Argillite - 75 Argillite carvings

The Archives

The Archives at the Vernon Museum is one of the most respected research facilities in the province. Over 700 research inquiries are made each year.

For more information on what the archives house, and to book an appointment, visit the Archives section of their website.