Cranbrook History Centre
190 Reviews
- Thursday10 AM–4 PM
- Friday10 AM–4 PM
- Saturday10 AM–4 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday10 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–4 PM
About the Business
Cranbrook History Centre |
Contacts
Call Us
+12504893918
57 Van Horne St S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H9
Hours
- Thursday10 AM–4 PM
- Friday10 AM–4 PM
- Saturday10 AM–4 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday10 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–4 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Good for kids
- Washroom
- Restaurant
Recommended Reviews
Zhou YU
19.09.2023
Cranbrook History Centre
We appreciate the kindness of a stranger who welcomed us to Canada. The museum shows community pride which is a great recipe for success!
Dylan F
14.09.2023
Cranbrook History Centre
Extraordinary museum! Didn't have enough time for the tour. Unfortunate, the government doesn't pay for housing of BC's relics. Remember to donate!
Murray Lundberg
01.09.2023
Cranbrook History Centre
If you're a railfan, a guided tour of the Canadian Pacific Railway 7-car 1929 Trans-Canada Limited collection in Cranbrook needs to be on your bucket list. The display of what the Golden Age of Rail Travel looked like for the well-to-do is remarkable not only for the equipment on display, but for the quality of the ongoing restoration. Our tour guide was excellent - he's been there for many years. I wish I would have recorded it.
Sydney Ducharme
24.08.2023
Cranbrook History Centre
Really cool museum about the local history of the area and trains in Canada. I do recommend calling ahead to check when tours of the facility are available. We were able to tour the train yard, but missed some of the other elements. Generally, a cool experience and definitely worth the stop.
Henry Hamilton
25.07.2023
Cranbrook History Centre
Great place that has come such a long way in the thirty+ years I've watched it grow. It's a gem that shines the history not only of the railway itself but the whole reason Crambrook exists as a city (and it rich history) as opposed to why the population explosion did not happen at Fort Steele.Numerous displays both older and newer are here. The major attraction is not only the ball room but the train cars themselves. Guided tours can take you through the train cars for a more intimate experience. Easily spending 3 hours here if you want to delve into the historic information.
Anna-Marie Grieve
23.07.2023
Cranbrook History Centre
My son attended the spring break camp, and he absolutely loved it! The staff were very kind, and made the whole experience for him very enjoyable! Definitely recommend!
Paul Guthrie
20.07.2023
Cranbrook History Centre
As tourists this was a great place to visit to learn about a big part of Canadian history that may be gone one day. Our guide Donald was very knowledgeable. The kids loved it! Admission was for a donation and the tours were very well priced.
Nikki Van Boeyen
20.07.2023
Cranbrook History Centre
The staff at the Cranbrook history museum are unbelievably knowledgeable and friendly. They are eager to share our community and areas history.The train cars are an ongoing restoration project and the organization takes the responsibility on with utmost care and attention to detail.BC is rapidly losing historical venues like this and it’s a shame. I hope that the Cranbrook residents continue to support, donate and attend events in this beautiful, historical building we have.
Carina Kwok
19.07.2023
Cranbrook History Centre
Six adults and four children (under 8) took the short 20 minute train tour. Our guide was very interesting and knowledgeable, he was able to keep the kids interest even though the tour was designed for adults. The trains are in the process of being restored but you can still see the designs and imagine what it was like to ride trains 100 years ago.The museum itself was small but fascinating. The little ones loved the model train, spending 20 minutes starting and watching the trains circle. I liked the quilt with its escaped elephant story, as well as the medical cabinet with its old equipment.
Nina Pham
14.07.2023
Cranbrook History Centre
Amazing! We learned so much in only 45 minutes. There are a few different tours to choose from, ranging from 20min to 1h45m, so make sure you have time for a tour, because it is definitely worth it, and it is the only way to see the trains.
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57 Van Horne St S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H9
Cranbrook History Centre