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Kamloops Museum and Archives
HISTORY BY EVERYONE
KMA PROGRAMS
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SATURDAYS ON SEYMOUR 10:00–12:00 pm Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17, 2022 Free
Ages 6–14 POPPY WORKSHOP & CENOTAPH TOUR 10:30–11:45 am Saturday, Nov 5, 2022 $5 Introduce your little one to the museum through hands-on exploration and artifact handling, stories, songs, and a caregiver-assisted craft. Each session offers flexibility for young children to engage in the museum world through a variety of sensory and play experiences.
Let your child discover the wonders of the museum through creative explorative activities with stories, songs, and crafts. Your child should be comfortable participating independently.
Join the KMA on the third Saturday of the month for creative activities for the whole family to enjoy. There is a different theme each month!
KAMLOOPS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Join us as we learn about the significance of the poppy and life in Kamloops during the World Wars. We will meet at the Memorial Hill Park Cenotaph for a mini Cenotaph Tour then visit the Kamloops Museum to make poppy art.
KMA PROGRAMS
Ages 9–12 MUSEUM EXPLORERS
Ages 15+ HISTORIC BOOK CLUB
ARCHIVES 101
GENEALOGY 101
CENOTAPH TOURS, 2022
FROM THE STACKS
HISTORY GUEST LECTURE
Saturdays Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10 10:00–11:00 am
Sept 24, Oct 22, Nov 26, Dec 17, 2:00–3:00 pm $10 per session
Fridays, 10:00–11:30 am Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 18 Free Join the KMA as we explore our current exhibitions. Each session has a different focus around the exhibition and a craft activity.
Join the KMA and the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library for a book club with a historic twist. We will explore works of historical fiction and non-fiction as well as a variety of historical topics based on monthly themes.
Saturday, Sept 17 2:00–3:30 pm $10
Saturday, Oct 15 2:00–3:30 pm $10
Sat, Nov 5, 2:00–3:00 pm Thurs, Nov 10, 11:00–12:00 pm Free
Saturday, Nov 19 2:00–3:30 pm $10
Saturday, Dec 17 2:00–3:30 pm Free Join the KMA’s Archivist in a historical case study about the history of Arthur Clemes and his ca. 1904 Wolseley car, exploring archival records and resources of the KMA.
Join the KMA’s Archivist and the Kamloops Family History Society to learn about exploring your family history, genealogical research, and the treasures you can discover in the Archives. This workshop will explore best research practices with a grounding in archival materials from the KMA.
Join the KMA at the Kamloops Cenotaph in Memorial Hill Park to explore the lives and experiences of Canadian soldiers as we prepare for Remembrance Day this year.
Join the KMA’s Archivist for a deep dive into some of the Archives’ rarely seen treasures and to view behind the scenes in the Archives. Please visit the KMA’s website for more details on this season’s topic!
Join a local historian at the KMA to hear about their local history passion project and research. Please visit the KMA’s website for more details on this season’s guest lecturer.
HISTORY FOR EVERYONE
CULTURE IS HEALTHY KMA
