The Cranbrook History Centre was filled with energy and inspiration on May 9 and 10, 2025, as students from across the East Kootenays gathered for the Regional Heritage Fair – […]
CAMAL Named New Operator of Fort Steele Heritage Town
Announcement: Thank you for joining us today at the Cranbrook History Centre for this important and exciting announcement. We would first of all like to acknowledge that we meet on […]
Holiday Message
Executive Director’s Year-End Message As we approach the close of 2024, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each guest who graced our facility. This […]
2023 Holiday Message
Dear Cranbrook, As we approach the end of another remarkable year, we find ourselves filled with a profound sense of gratitude and pride for what we have accomplished together. The […]
Historic Railcar Tours Cancelled
As a temporary measure, all tours of the interior of the historic railcars are cancelled.
The CHC Continues to look for Homes for Historic Railcars
The CHC invites interested parties to submit a formal expression of interest for the purchase of any, or all, of the historic railcars.
CHC’s Deaccessioned Railcars – Invitation to Submit Expressions of Interest
The Cranbrook History Centre (CHC) has completed the process of deaccessioning 9 railcars determined to be historically significant but beyond the resources of the Centre to maintain or restore. […]
News Release – 9 Railcars to be Released from the Cranbrook History Centre Collection
9 Railcars to be Released from the Cranbrook History Centre Collection *As originally submitted to the Cranbrook Townsman August 17, 2020 The Cranbrook History Centre (CHC) has begun the process […]
The Historic Railcar Tours are Open!
Find more information about what to expect when you arrive and the extra precautions we’re taking to keep our visitors, staff and community safe follow the link HERE. For our […]
Reopening with Care 2020
We Missed You! The Cranbrook History Centre is Open Updated: November 16, 2020 We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to the Cranbrook History Centre. The museum is resuming operations […]