O'Keefe Ranch

Historic Site in the North Okanagan, BC, we preserve and present objects related to the O'Keefe family and to early Ranching in the BC Interior #itweetmuseums

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

Happy #FarmAnimalFriday - it seems like the horse is one of the most quintessential farm animals. Here's an adorable group of foals, from the Neighbor family photograph collection, ca. 1930.

[BYTOWN MUSEUM @BytownMuseum]

Looking for some free family fun? Do some Bytown Crafts at Home!

We've taken the activities we would normally have at our craft tables, and have put them online!

Download our Tulip Craft and Victorian Purse here --> https://t.co/dD13c0azsG

#MyOttawa #MuseumFromHome

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

Turns out ordering your goods and services for delivery is nothing new! Check out this receipt, dated March 8, 1920, for Ranch foreman Jack Cousins’ order of Walker’s Red Label scotch from the Hudson’s Bay Company mail order liquor department #MuseumFromHome

[The Vimy Foundation 🍁 La Fondation Vimy @vimyfoundation]

Join Vimy Foundation Executive Director Caitlin Bailey and expert @CarlaJeanStokes to learn more about how the Battle of Vimy Ridge was photographed in 1917.
Register for tomorrow’s webinar here: https://t.co/eYWv1HdS5u #VimyRidgeDay

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

Today this receipt from Wood & Tunstall, Importers & Dealers in General Merchandise turns 130! It’s nestled up in an archival box with its friends – good thing physical distancing isn’t a thing when you’re encapsulated in mylar and live in an acid-free box #museumhumour

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

Happy #farmanimalfriday from our beautiful Lady Amherst pheasant 😍

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

We've put 4 exhibitions online for you to check out! And if a few look a little text-heavy for your taste, just scroll to the bottom to check out the photo galleries: https://t.co/WwrbpTLnDj

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

#DYK? We love collecting all the pieces of a #cowboy archive - like this compass and Declaration of Independence, which belonged to cowboy Rufe Neighbor’s grandfather 🤠

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

Happy #museummonday from 2 of our oldest artifacts belonging to Cornelius O’Keefe - his 1872 post office ledger & scales ⚖️

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

The beautiful cranberry glass bells in the O'Keefe Mansion - each bell makes a different sound, so service staff would know if the lady or gentleman of the house was ringing #museumfromhome

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

Did you know? You can view a lot of the O'Keefe Ranch photograph collection online! This is thanks to our pals at @OkanaganHistory https://t.co/o6dSFLqOm8 #museumfromhome

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

And a few more:

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

For your viewing pleasure, a few items that belonged to the man, the legend, Cornelius O’Keefe 👇🏼

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

Happy #MuseumMonday - these days we're staying home, but that doesn't mean we can't #museumfromhome too! Here are some great wash-basins and jugs from around the Ranch to give you some hand-washing inspo.

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

Happy #farmanimalfriday from the O’Keefe kids and their ponies 🥰🐴

[The CMA | L'AMC @musecdn]

Enjoy the digital offerings of Canada's museums while you practice #socialdistancing. Here’s a list of online resources from Canada’s museums. https://t.co/T7owIlzESI #MuseumfromHome #MuseumAtHome

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

This is so fun!

[Bata Shoe Museum @batashoemuseum]

#TGIF everyone!! Colour your SOLE away with our second set of free printable colouring sheets that are now available 🖍️ 😉 Visit https://t.co/zxzawYvADq to access all of them! If you send us your requests, they might be part of our next colouring sheets ⬇️ ⬇️ #MuseumFromHome

[O'Keefe Ranch @OKeefeRanch]

Our Easter event has been cancelled. For more information, check out our posts on Facebook or Instagram.

[McMichael Canadian Art Collection @mcacgallery]

Did you know that you can explore the McMichael permanent collection from the comfort of your own home? Our eMuseum has over 6,500 paintings, sketches and photographs. Is it the best rabbit hole you'll fall down today? You tell us! #MuseumsFromHome
https://t.co/kBYU01bOel

[The CMA | L'AMC @musecdn]

Bored during self-isolation? Tour these museums from the comfort of your couch #WhyILoveMuseums #MuseumMomentofZen #MuseumsFromHome

https://t.co/SP9RpwkP5L