Calgary Museums

Heritage Park Historic Village
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Heritage Park is a re-creation of historic Western Canada (pre-1914) and the prairie pioneer lifestyle of that time. This historic park features more than 150 buildings and 45,000 exhibits, as well as an antique midway, an old fashioned bakery, a Heritage Town Square, a Gasoline Alley museum, an ice cream parlor, a bakery, restaurants, a candy store, a gift shop and more. Visitors may also board the S.S. Moyie sternwheeler for a tour around the Glenmore Resevoir or ride the steam train around the perimeter of the park. A pancake breakfast is included with the price of admission between 9 and 10am daily.
Address: 1900 Heritage Drive SW | Calgary, AB | T2V 2X3 [ Map ]
Tel: 403 268-8500
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Cantos Music Foundation
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Cantos Music Foundation has over 400 keyboard instruments and related electronic equipment that traces the evolution of keyboard instruments from the pipe organ to the most modern electronic musical instrument. Public tours are on Sundays at 1:30pm & 3:00pm
Address: 134 - 11 Avenue SE | Calgary, Alberta | T2G 0X5 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 534-5115
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Tsuu T'ina Museum
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The Tsuu T’ina Museum features artifacts that outline more than 100 years of history pertaining to the Sarcee tribe. Head dresses, dating back to 1938, and a model teepee are on display, as well as other artifacts.
Address: 3700 Anderson Road S.W. | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 238-2677

City of Calgary - Civic Art Collection
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Owned by the City of Calgary, this art space is an expansive 3,400 sq ft controlled vault environment that houses works by over 260 artists with over 780 pieces. Included in the collection are archival records, decorative arts and crafts, and fine arts from a range of cultures. The museum is open year round and open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm and admission is free. Closed stat holidays.
Address: 1235 26 Ave SE | Calgary, AB | T2G 1R7 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 221-4509
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Glenbow Museum
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The Glenbow Musem houses a collection of nearly 30,000 artworks and artifacts including historic, modern and contemporary works. In addition, three floors of the museum feature permament displays of native culture and history, European settlement and the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Changing exhibits are on display regularly. The Glenbow is the largest museum in Western Canada. A museum shop, a library, archives and a café are also located within the building.
Address: 130 - 9 Avenue S.E. | Calgary, AB | T2G 0P3 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 268-4100
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Grain Academy
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Located in the Roundup Centre on Calgary’s Stampede Grounds, the Grain Academy Museum features educational films and working models that explain the process of extracting and harvesting grain. Additional exhibits show how farming was carried out in early Alberta.
Address: Plus 15 Level, Roundup Centre, Stampede Park | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 263-4594

Naval Museum of Alberta
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The Naval Museum of Alberta delineates the history of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. The only three fighter aircraft flown by the Navy are displayed in the museum: Supermarine Seafire, the Hawker Sea Fury and the McDonnell F2H3 Banshee. Other artifacts are also on display including uniforms, models and photographs.
Address: 1820 - 24 Street S.W. | Calgary, AB | T2T 0G6
Tel: 1 403 242-0002
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Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum
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The Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum serves to honour the efforts of winter Olympians. The museum’s two floors feature a variety of exhibits and interactive displays including a theatre that plays Olympic footage, a hands-on discovery room, documentaries on many Olympic athletes and more.
Address: At Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Road S.W | Calgary, AB | T3B 5R5
Tel: 1 403 247-5452

Aero Space Museum of Calgary
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The Aero Space Museum features several artifacts that delineate the history of the aviation industry in Calgary from the time that the city’s first airplane was built in 1914. Restoration work of the aircrafts takes place in the hangar – visitors may observe this process daily with the cost of admission.
Address: 4629 McCall Way N.E. | Calgary, AB | T2E 7H1
Tel: 1 403 250-3752

Firefighters Museum of Calgary
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The collection held within the Firefighters Museum includes a variety of memorablia from the Calgary Fire Department's history including a Waterous Horse Drawn Pumper that dates back to 1908. Uniforms, photographs and other artifacts are on display. Open during peak tourism season between the months of May and October.
Address: 4124 - 11 Street S.E. | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 246-3322

Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Museum
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Learn about the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) through military archives from the Boer War straight through to the present day. Along with photographs, medals, manuscripts and maps, a collection of fine arts is also on display. A cafeteria and gift are on site.
Address: 4520 Crowchild Trail South West | Calgary, AB | T2T 5J4 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 242-6610
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Nickle Arts Museum
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The Nickle Arts Museum is situated on the University of Calgary Campus. It features a variety of historical and contemporary art, temporary exhibitions, as well as a collection of ancient coins. A museum shop is also located on the property.
Address: 434 Collegiate Boulevard, University of Calgary | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 220-7234
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The Military Museums
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The Military Museums is the largest military museum in Western Canada. It was originally opened in 1990 by Queen Elizabeth II. Six galleries (five permanent and one temporary) are housed with the museum, which explain Canada’s efforts and contributions in world-wide peacekeeping. Videos, interactive displays, life size replicas and model re-enactments are located throughout the exhibits. Vintage tanks and carriers are located outside on the museum grounds for viewing. Inquire locally for hours and admission prices.
Address: 4520 Crowchild Trail S.W. (at Flander's Avenue) | Calgary, AB [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 974-2869
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