About Us
We acknowledge that we work and reside on the unceded ancestral lands of the Ktunaxa and Shuswap First Nations. We extend our gratitude for the opportunity to live, learn, and grow in mutual respect and appreciation.
The Cranbrook History Centre is a landmark cultural institution located in Cranbrook, British Columbia, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of our community and region. As a non-profit organization managed by the Cranbrook Archives, Museum, and Landmark Society (CAMAL) for the past 49 years — “Creating a Legacy” — the Centre is home to a nationally designated railcar collection, internationally recognized paleontology specimens, and a growing archive that safeguards the stories of Cranbrook and the East Kootenay for all to explore and discover. Guided by our mission to ignite imagination, spark curiosity, and bring history to life, we are committed to being a trusted cultural space, a steward of sustainability, and a hub of creativity and inclusivity. To learn more about CAMAL, including our Board of Directors, mission, vision, mandate, and values, please visit CAMAL.org.
Our Team
We would like to acknowledge the support of the City of Cranbrook, the Province of BC, and our many contributors and donors to operational costs for supporting our ongoing staff and contractors.
Visitor Services
Jessica Reynolds
Operations Supervisor
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Travis Illerbrun
Events & Rentals Coordinator
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Chantal Sintzel
Museum Assistant
Programs
Cheryl KellyProgram Coordinator
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Executive Leadership
Jared Teneese
Chief Operation Officer
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Honor Neve
Chief Heritage Officer
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Kiley Leeuw
Director of People and Culture
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Leona Livingston
Administrative Assistant
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Our Story
Since 1977 when the first car arrived in Cranbrook, the museum has steadily grown. In the early days of collection, development operations were ‘conducted’ out of the nearby Elko Station; however, as the collection grew larger, a permanent home was required. By 2004 the current facility was complete and the entirety of the collection was moved to this location.
Without the dedication of Garry Anderson, OC, this collection would not exist. For over 30 years Garry scoured the continent to expand the collection and carefully restored these artifacts to their former beauty. With the support of the City of Cranbrook, the BC Arts Council, the Columbia Basin Trust, and many other organizations and individuals who recognized the importance of this preservation work, Garry created a unique legacy to capture this essential part of Canadian history.