Changes coming for museum
The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives has announced a restructuring.
Executive director Steve Fleck says the goal is to modernize programming, develop a new vision, and improve its financial position.
“We have an impressive collection and one of the most robust archives in the province for an organization our size,” said Fleck in a news release. “Unfortunately, in recent years the museum has struggled to actively engage the community. As a result, visitation rates are low, and our programming attracts limited audiences.”
Fleck said the museum has focused on collecting, preserving, managing and exhibiting its extensive collection of artifacts and archives historically, but he says to capture the attention of the community and offer meaningful programming for diverse interests, the museum hs to make significant operational adjustments.