Kamloops Museum & Archives. The Museum opened in 1937 during the 125th anniversary of the establishment of a fort at Kamloops. It was started by enthusiastic volunteers who worked in partnership with City officials. Its mandate was to collect and preserve the community’s natural and cultural history. The first Museum was located in Riverside Park in a 1820s fur trade cabin which was later moved and placed in the present Museum. In 1939 the Museum moved to an 1890s Victorian house on Seymour Street. The current Museum was built in 1957. Over the years, it has shared space with other cultural organizations like the public library and art gallery. A comprehensive evaluation process initiated in 1999 looked at architecture, exhibits, programming, and collections. The resulting 10 year plan included the innovative Children’s Museum, expanded archives, education facilities, and a diverse set of exhibit galleries. The newly renovated Museum was dedicated in 2010. In 2012 the Museum was once again in the forefront of celebrating Kamloops’ founding history. The city’s bicentennial was commemorated with events and festivals in honour of 2 Rivers, 2 Peoples, 200 Years.