Cranbrook History Centre

In collaboration with Cranbrook Arts.  Stomp, chomp, and roar your way into a dino-sized adventure! Join us for a fun-filled toddler Storytime featuring playful dinosaur tales, lively songs, and plenty […]

Join us for an exciting Earth Day adventure as campers explore the science of weather and climate! In our Climatology camp, kids will learn how clouds form, why storms happen, and how Earth’s climate shapes the world around us. Through experiments, crafts, and games, campers will discover how scientists study the atmosphere and how we can […]

Get ready to reach for the stars and discover the wonders of the night sky! Campers will explore constellations, zodiac stories from different cultures, and the basics of how people have used the stars to understand the universe. With creative crafts, games, and space-themed activities, children will become junior sky explorers while learning about the […]

March 23 - 27 Spring Break Survival Camp: Adventure Awaits! This Spring Break, trade screens for skills and turn kids into confident outdoor adventurers! Our Human vs Wild; Survival Themed Camp is packed with hands-on challenges, teamwork, and unforgettable fun. Kids will learn real-world survival skills - from building shelters and tying knots to navigating […]

March 16 - 20 Spring Break Wildlife Camp: This Spring Break, young explorers are invited to step outside and discover the wonders of the natural world at our Wildlife & Natural History Themed Camp! Our Wildlife Spring Break Camp invites participants to explore nature, discover amazing animals, and become junior wildlife explorers. Participants will investigate animal tracks […]

Rough & Messy Justice brings to life the Rocky Mountains' Crowsnest Pass of 1920, a place of rugged geography, a mining economy, and diverse culture. Against this backdrop, an armed robbery of a CPR train leads to a dramatic shootout at the Bellevue Café between police officers and two of the three Russians bandits, recently arrived […]

The circus is one of the purest and most universal forms of entertainment. The circus has become a unique art form that combines diverse disciplines such as acrobatics, juggling, contortion, music, acting and dance. It has historically reflected cultural diversity, incorporating elements from different traditions and artistic styles from around the world. Here in Cranbrook, […]

In 1912, a visitor to Cranbrook felt “something is wrong with the people.” He lamented “In all my travels over British Columbia…Cranbrook is the only city of importance which I have visited in which there is no public library.” This was not the first nor the last complaint of this nature. Every since the railway’s […]

In Partnership with Cranbrook Public Library. Theme is Trains, specifically Circus trains. Choo-choo! Join us at the Cranbrook History Centre for a train-tastic morning of fun in one of our […]

Love Your Museum! Join us for an opportunity to learn more about your local museum and the work we do to preserve and share our community’s history. On February 14, 2026, we invite you to attend our Open House at the Cranbrook History Centre, featuring information tables you can explore at your own pace. Stop […]