Winter Day Camp – Jan. 3, 4 & 5

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

A day of play! Send your child in their PJS to enjoy hot chocolate, a movie in the train with popcorn, dinosaur and train board games and puzzles. * Participants are welcome to bring their new books, stuffies, games or puzzles if they are willing to share. Register for January 3rd  Register for January 4th […]

$45

Natural History Day Camp: January 26

Natural History Day Camp Space experiments, crafts and games January 26th 8:30am - 4:00pm (Ages 5-11) Pay here. A registration form will be emailed prior to camp to collect essential info, such as emergency contacts, authorized pick-ups, and allergies.    

$45

National Film Boards – Animation Classics Month

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

The Cranbrook History Centre presents its NFB film series starting with our Animation Month!! 14 classic NFB films to be watched and enjoyed as part of our newest exhibit. Admission is included with regular admission   Morning Start Time: 10:30 AM Afternoon Start Time: 1:30 PM  

Model Railway Mentorship Program

The Model Railway Mentorship Program is an all-new program led by our experienced Model Railway crew! This program has something to offer for people of various ages, abilities, interests and skills. The 8-week program will run from February to March and is only $50 to cover the cost of materials, including take-home copies of each […]

$50

NEW Toddler Tuesday!

Due to popular demand and as a way of connecting our community with our collections, the museum is partnering with Cranbrook Arts for an hour-long program involving art and movement. Entry to the program is free, but due to space restrictions, registration is mandatory. Register early as the event fills up quickly! Register Here  *Please […]

FREE

Natural History Day Camp: February 16

Natural History Day Camp Science experiments, crafts and games February 16th 8:30am – 4:00pm (Ages 5-11) Pay here. A registration form will be emailed prior to camp to collect essential info, such as emergency contacts, authorized pick-ups, and allergies.

$45

2nd Annual Family Day Meet Your Museum

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

Come down to The Cranbrook History Centre and meet your museum!! With free Admission during the day behind-the-scenes tours and information about the upcoming events, programs and fun we are doing in 2024. The Tour Agenda is listed below. Mini Train and Model Railway tours will be leaving in 10-minute cycles. At 3 all tours […]

Ed Talk: The Sullivan Mine, Past & Present

Wednesday, February 28th (7:00-8:00pm) Join us in the beautiful Royal Alexandra Hall for an Ed Talk with Senior Supervisor, Maintenance and Projects, Ryan Peterson, and Social Performance Coordinator, Graham Knipfel, of Teck Legacy Properties. The Sullivan Mine in Kimberley, BC, was a lead, zinc, and silver mine that operated from 1909-2001. Since closure, Kimberley has […]

FREE

National Film Board – Indigenous Films Month

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

The Cranbrook History Centre presents its NFB film series, In March we present Indigenous Films! 2 classic NFB films to be watched and enjoyed as part of our newest exhibit. Admission is included with regular admission  

New Toddler Tuesday: Coffee and Classic Cartoons

Due to popular demand, we have added another Toddler Tuesday on the 2nd Tuesday of each month! The themes on the 2nd Tuesday will be new each month. (The 4th Tuesday of each month will remain Storytime and Crafts with the Cranbrook Public Library, alternating between the train and paleo exhibits.) Entry to the program […]

FREE

Spring Break Camp: Explore Local History

Spring Break Camp March 18-22 8:30am – 4:00pm (Ages 5-10) Full week spots are sold out. There are still single day options for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Email programs@cranbrookhistorycentre.com to get the latest availability. Single day spots will need to be paid in person. A registration form will be emailed prior to camp to collect […]

$225

Easter Elephant Scavenger Hunt and activities

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

Looking for something to do on easter weekend? On Saturday, March 30th we will be having a special Easter scavenger hunt around the gallery. 11 elephants plus a special guest will be stampeding around the museum for you to find. We will also have crafts available in the hall all day. Animated classics from the […]