Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park

The Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park is an Indigenous museum in Kamloops, British Columbia, featuring several galleries with traditional artifacts, photographs, and exhibits about the Secwepemc people. The displays show objects from different periods and explain how this community lived and worked.

The museum was founded to preserve and share the history and traditions of the Secwepemc people. Its collection spans centuries and documents how this community developed and adapted over time.

The ethnobotanical garden displays traditional plants used by the Secwepemc people and demonstrates how they were part of everyday life. Walking through these plantings, you see which species were valued and how they shaped daily practices.

The site sits along the South Thompson River with both indoor galleries and outdoor areas to explore. Visitors can book guided tours led by community members who share personal stories and knowledge about Secwepemc traditions.

The grounds preserve a pithouse structure roughly 2000 years old that shows how the Secwepemc once lived. This archaeological remnant makes ancient living practices tangible and connects the past directly to the present site.

Location: British Columbia

Website: http://secwepemcmuseum.com/home

GPS coordinates: 50.67850,-120.29500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23