Join the Cranbrook History Centre for an exclusive reading with 2022 Giller Prize Winner, Suzette Mayr, and her newest award-winning book The Sleeping Car Porter. The historic Argyle Dining Car, the real-life setting of the fictional novel, provides an intimate setting for this half-hour reading, moderated question period and meet & greet with the author. […]
Join us for a Holiday story time at the festive Cranbrook History Centre! Free craft hosted by the museum afterwards. As a way of connecting our community with our collections, the museum is partnering with the Cranbrook Public Library on this monthly program. The hour-long program offers a free story time led by the library, […]
September's Ed Talks is going to be a blast! Join us on September 29th for a Ticket to Ride Board Game Tournament! Doors open at 630PM, the tournament starts at 7 PM-- and this one is going to run late! We're anticipating the tournament to run until 9 or 930PM. Hosted by local […]
Take a journey with University of Alberta Paleo student and Director of the Vancouver Paleontological Society Brennan Martens through how fossil hunting at a young age led to a lifelong love for and career in Paleontology. Doors open at 630PM, show starts at 7PM. Admission is always free but registration is required. Who says there's nothing […]
Historic Walking Tours - The Communities That Forged Cranbrook Meet up at The Cranbrook History Centre Tickets $7.50 Kids 10 and under Free *Make sure to select the date in the drop-down menu you wish to take* Purchase Tickets HERE
On June 29th, The Cranbrook History Centre will be hosting an Ed Talk the likes of which have never been seen before! For the first time ever June's Ed Talk will give you not only a lecture from four of the Kootenay's most dynamic local musicians--but also a musical performance! Also, including a cash bar […]
Mark your calendar the Cranbrook History Centre's annual Rock and Gem Show is back! The show will feature exhibitors and vendors from across BC and southern Alberta. Vendors, exhibitors, mineral collectors, rockhounds, and artisans will be participating in the show. Discover the rocks, gems, minerals, and fossils found across the region. The event will feature... […]
Join us for a train storytime surrounded by local railcars! Free craft hosted by the museum afterwards. Toddler Tuesdays is an off-season (September – May) program that takes place at the Cranbrook History Centre on the last Tuesday of every month. As a way of connecting our community with our collections, the museum is partnering […]
The “Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta” (SSISA), in partnership with the Cranbrook History Centre and the Cranbrook Public Library is bringing the Bi-Giwen: Coming Home – Truth Telling from the Sixties Scoop exhibition to BC communities. This first of its kind exhibit shares the experiences of survivors, including twelve personal testimonials of strength and […]
Mother's Day Tea is back at the Cranbrook History Centre on May 8th, 2022! Join us for Mother’s day tea in the elegant Royal Alexandra Hall. Bring your whole family and celebrate your Mom, your grandmother, your aunts or anyone who is a mom in your family Enjoy a selection of scones and tea […]