The Penticton Museum was established in 1954, when the city gave local collector R.N. Atkinson the use of the decommissioned sternwheeler S.S. Sicamous to house his private collection.A long-time Penticton resident and veteran of the First World War, Reg Atkinson collected militaria, native artefacts, firearms, and antiques since the early 1920s and had previously operated a private museum in his home. The R.N. Atkinson Temporary Gallery is named in honour of the Penticton Museum's first curator, who passed away in 1973.In 1965 the museum moved to its current location at the Penticton Community Art complex, which it continues to share with the Penticton Public Library.
Excellent displays done by volunteers - admission by donation
Great place to take the kids and learn about Penticton's history. The augmented reality sandbox is fun.
Penticton Museum & Archives is a Canadian Museum based in Penticton, British Columbia. Penticton Museum & Archives is located at 785 Main St, Penticton, BC V2A 5E3, Canada.
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