Today one of the town of the Osoyoos community events Viveka Jensen and I are attending as British Columbia Ambassador Program Candidates is the Osoyoos Museum Society Spring Open House and Fundraiser Launch. This open house will also act as an official Fundraising Launch and information session about the future of the museum including it's eventual move to a new location.
Today's event (March 28th) is from 12 - 5 p.m with the Welcome Address at 1 p.m. There will be a light lunch and refreshments. The museum will be showcasing a New Military Exhibit, a New Fruit Stand Display, and the Joseph Plaskett Pastel Collection.
The Osoyoos Museum first became an idea in 1955 and the Osoyoos Museum Society was eventually established in 1963 with the initial Grand Opening of the Museum taking place on June 15th, 1963. For the first few years the Museum was located on Main Street but since 1975 it has called the former Curling Rink next to Gyro Park it's home. The museums current location is 19 Park Place and is home to a over 4,000 items and has collections varying from First Nations, Okanagan Pioneer Life and the Natural History of Osoyoos the surrounding area. Following a referendum between the Citizens of the Town of Osoyoos and the Area "A" Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen the Osoyoos Museum Society was approved to purchase a property a property on Main Street to eventually move to.
The Osoyoos Museum is currently open daily from Tuesday to Friday between 11 a.m and 3 p.m with everyone asked to please include an hour of time for each visit! Prices of admission include $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for Students and children, with anyone under the age of 6 being free. Family rates include 2 adults and 3 children for $10 and Group rates can be prearranged by phoning the office at 250-495-2582. In the future during the Summer Season the museum will extend their days of operation to include Saturdays starting in June and eventually adopt a Monday to Saturday Schedule from 10 a.m to 4 p.m through out July and August.
Osoyoos Museum 1963 The Mission of the Osoyoos Museum is to collect, preserve, research, document, interpret and exhibit artifacts and archival records of historic significance to the area. In addition to its core mandate, the museum presents educational and outreach programs and provides a place for the community to gather and celebrate its history
The Core Values the Osoyoos Museum & The Osoyoos Museum Society Profess:
- Encouraging and celebrating cultural diversity in Osoyoos and area by emphasizing understanding and respect through an inclusive approach to all activities.
- Supporting life-long learning through educational programmes, inspirational exhibits, and opportunities for self-discovery.
- Practicing ethical accountability in the management, acquisition, research and interpretation of collections by upholding a commitment to professional museum standards and legal responsibilities.
- Creating a venue that is accessible and respective to community partnerships.
The Osoyoos and District Museum and Archives is operated by the Osoyoos Museum Society and is for the benefit of the citizens of Osoyoos, their guests and visitors. The Museum is operated as a non-profit Society and is a registered charity which is governed by a Board of Directors. The museum itself is managed by a full time curator and part-time assistant as well as help from it's dedicated volunteers. The Museum is a member of the BC Museums Association and Canadian Museums Association.
Sources used
http://www.osoyoosmuseum.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Osoyoos-District-Museum-and-Archives/147031932058478?fref=ts&ref=br_tf
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