City of Penticton's R.N.Atkinson Museum and Archives

Région touristique : Okanagan

Experience the tumultuous lives of the gold seekers and railway men and envision the sternwheelers that ran up and down the waterways of the Okanagan. Explore our fine displays of pioneer life, natural history, military artifacts and First Nations collections. The extensive archives are available for researchers of local and regional history.

Renseignements sur les collections

Although Penticton was not incorporated until 1908, it has a history that stretches much further back. The collection represents the life of our pioneers and First Nations people, as well as natural history, industry, and military.

Nombre approximatif d'objets ou de spécimens dans la collection : 10,000 ?

Archives

The archives consists of both original and secondary material dating from the 1880's to present. There is a concentration on photographs, railway material, and local history.
Archives are available to the public, but appointments are required.
Reproductions of historic photographs are available for a small fee.

Architectural Records • Cartographic Materials • Prints and Drawings • Films and Videos • Sound Recordings • Textual Records

Arts décoratifs

The collection of decorative arts ranges from a large collection of local Schwenk pottery to exquisitely made quilts and rugs.

Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Costumes • Furniture or Furnishings • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries

Beaux-arts

Although the collection of fine art is limited, we do have an exceptional collection of works from Minn Sjolseth, a well-known Norwegian-Canadian painter.

Période :
Contemporary

Média : Painting

Histoire humaine

The human history collection can be divided into four major categories: Pioneer Life, First Nations' History, Industry (Railway, Mining, Orcharding), and Military. Pioneer life is represented by clothing, furnishing, and domestic technology. The First Nations' collection consists of basketry, stone tools, and leather work. As the Kettle Valley Railway was very important to the Okanagan Valley, we have many related artifacts and exhibits, including a replica of a railway station. Our military collection is very large and complete and consists of medals, uniforms, and war artifacts.

Agriculture • Animal Husbandry • Archaeological Objects • Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Electricity • Exploration and Survey • Forestry • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Imaging : Photographs • Industrial Technology and History • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Masks • Medals • Medical History and Technology • Military History and Technology • Musical Instruments • Religious or Liturgical Objects • Sports Equipment • Toys and Games • Transportation : Non-motorized ground : Railway • Weapons

Sciences naturelles

The Natural History collection at the Penticton Museum is one of the largest in British Columbia. The 1000 mounts of both birds and animals are displayed against a realistic backdrop. There are also many eggs, nests, fossils, and rocks.

Collections biologiques ou plantes et animaux
Endangered Species • Terrestrial Organisms • Botany • Zoology : Invertebrates : Mollusks (Mollusca) : Spiders (Arachnida) : Insects (Insecta) : Vertebrates : Reptiles (Reptilia) : Birds (Aves) : Mammals (Mammalia)

Sciences de la Terre et collections géologiques
Minerals • Rocks • Precious Stones (Lapidary)

Collections de paléontologie
Fossil Vertebrates (Vertebrate Paleontology)

Services

Services de recherche

Archival Records • Information Centre • Library • Slide Library • Video Library

Programmes Éducatifs

Lectures

Information aux Visiteurs

Guided Tours : English • Information Centre or Desk • Parking Facilities : Free • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Signs : Washrooms : Wheelchair access • Washrooms

Services de restauration

Picnic Area • Reception Facilities

Carte

Emplacement

Adresse :	785 Main Street Penticton, British Columbia V2A 5E3 Voir la carte
Téléphone :	(250)490-2451
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