2013 Schedule of Events & Special Programs

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Event Archives:

Sat 01 |
10:00 - 5:00

New exhibit starts

Thu 20 |
7:00 - 9:00

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING MAY 21 | 10am

#GMAbest

presented by The Wine Cavern

Join The Wine Cavern at this tasty, all-inclusive fundraiser for the Galt! You will receive samples of 45 wines and 40+ beer products, imported cheese and fruit for pairings, special gifts, and admission to exhibits.

TICKETS on sale at the Galt Museum Store and online starting Tue MAY 21 at 10:00 am. $60/person (+GST) | $30 tax receipt | must be 18+

If the online ticket site is down - please call 403.320-3954 with your credit card information

Contact Chris for more information at 403.320-4219 or send an email

Sun 01 |
1:00 - 4:00

Museum Community Day

Canada Day

Celebrate Canada's 146th birthday, multicultural heritage and our Whirligigs & Weathervanes exhibit with games, crafts, a new Treasure Hunt and more!

free admission | all ages

Contact Leslie for more information at 403.320-4700 or send an email

Details available on programs TOURS page >>

Details available on programs TOURS page >>

Wear your cowboy/western wear and join the businesses of Scenic Plaza at our annual Whoop-Up Days fundraiser - enjoy beef-on-a-bun, beans and a pop, entertainment, facepainting and a whoop-up good time!

In 2012 all proceeds supported the local charity Streets Alive.

Sponsored by CBI Health Group, Galt Museum & Archives, Green Acres Foundation, Johnson Insurance, and Servus Credit Union.

We're celebrating our wacky west wind by hosting a day-long festival featuring Alberta-made whirligigs and weathervanes, held in conjunction with the exhibitWind Work, Wind Play: Weathervanes and Whirligigs on loan from the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Bring your family and participate in:

• People's Choice Award
  Vote for your favourite whirligig or weathervane
• Wind crafts & games, poetry & photography
  Create upcycled whimsical whirligigs to decorate your home, make whirling pinwheels, write wind-related haiku for our family competition, upload your best wind photo for our Wish for wind... pre-Festival photo contest, and check out the great exhibits in our Discovery Hall
• Festival Foods
  Tasty treats to tickle your taste buds

would you like to participate?

We're looking for Alberta-made Festival entries!

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - click here for details

PRIZES Best of Show, People's Choice, Best Historical

wish for wind!

Fri 06 |
4:30 - 10:00

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE STARTING Tue AUG 06 | 10am

If the online ticket site is down - please call 403.320-3954 with your credit card information

#GMAbeer

Our upcoming Religion in the Bible Belt exhibit has prompted us to theme this annual sell-out fundraiser around 20th Century prohibition... better keep it under wraps, because there'll be more than just beer and wine to sample!

Themed entertainment, a costume contest [great prizes for your early 20th C outfits], and other prohibition-era fun are in store... get your tickets early!

Viewing Gallery | Must be 18+

TICKETS available at the Galt Museum Store and online starting Tue AUG 06 at 10:00 am. $12 public/$9 annual pass holders (+ GST) | Sample tickets $1 each (only sold at event) | must be 18+

Contact Chris for more information at 403.320-4219 or send an email

Sat 21 |
10:00 - 5:00

New exhibit starts

Fri - Sun
27-29

Sat 05 |
6:00 - 9:00

Museum Community Evening: Harvest Festival

Free admission and fun for all ages!

Contact Leslie for more information at: 403.320-4700 or send an email

Details and dates will be available on programs TOURS page >>

Tickets available starting SEP 06 at the Galt Museum Store only

Contact Belinda for more information at 403.320-4248 or send an email

Stay tuned for details on a new Halloween Event for 2013 as the Rocky Horror Picture Show takes a break...

Contact Chris for more information at 403.320-4219 or send an email

open to the public

Sample yummy treats, enjoy seasonal beverages & entertainment... our relaxed, after-hours shopping experience and unique products in the Museum Store will allow you to think outside the Christmas box!

Cash bar | Discovery Hall open

Annual Pass Holders save 20%
your invitation will be mailed to you

Preferred Customers save 15% *
email us for invitation details

* Should you purchase an Annual Pass
at the event, you will be eligible
to receive the 20% discount

Sat 19

Scotch Tasting starts 6:30

All Ages Program
starts 7:00

Viewing Gallery

It's our annual birthday celebration for the Scottish poet Robbie Burns. Starting at 7:00 join in the piping in of the haggis, odes to the bard, a sing-along with the Golden Mile Singers, as well as performances by the Lethbridge Highland Dancers and Lethbridge Legion Pipe Band.

Scotch Tasting [tickets at the event] with Kyle Baines from Andrew Hilton Wine & Spirits lasts until the Scotch runs dry. Oh, and try haggis too!

You don't have to be Scottish to attend!

TICKETS at the door, per person:
$3 public | $1 Annual Pass Holders
free for children 6 and under

Contact Chris for more information at 403.320-4219 or send an email

Sat 02 |
10:00 - 5:00

New exhibit starts

held at The View at Lethbridge
110 Scenic Drive N.

Bring your favourite Valentine or gather a group of friends for the second annual Valentine's High Tea, served in style by Friends and Galt Museum Board Members.

Enjoy dainty sandwiches, special desserts and delicious crèmes prepared by The View's extraordinary chefs. Sip tea and coffee from around the world selected by Express Tea & Coffee.

And from the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts:

• Music by the talented students at the Department of Music, including Brodie Keating
• Victorian Fashion Show with costumes from the Dramatic Arts and Theatre Department

Dress to impress. Children are welcome!

Since there is limited parking at The VIEW, a bus will take you from the Galt Museum & Archives and return, leaving at 2:00 pm.

TICKETS: $25 per person available starting JAN 09 at the Galt Museum Store.

A fundraiser presented with The View at Lethbridge in support of the Galt Museum's educational initiatives such as the bussing program.

Mon 18 |
1:00 - 5:00

Family History Day

A fun-filled afternoon for the whole family! Have your photo taken in our historic photo booths - costumes will be provided.

You can also learn about how to research family history, how to restore old family photographs, and how to create a beautiful scrapbook that tells your family story.

Contact Leslie for more information at 403.320-4700 or send an email

A Galt Donor VIP Appreciation Party

Our annual VIP Appreciation Party featuring the popular guessing game (Arti)Fact or Fiction - can YOU tell who is telling the truth about our artifacts? The event also includes exhibit tours, hors d'oeuvres, complimentary beverages and entertainment.

By invitation

Contact Chris for more information at 403.320-4219 or send an email

Fri 22 |
4:00 - 6:00

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE STARTING
FEB 22 | 10am

Astronaut Dr. Roberta Bondar:
First Neurologist in Space

The world's first neurologist in space, Canada's Dr. Roberta Bondar is globally recognized for her contributions to space medicine. On the space shuttle Discovery mission STS 42 in 1992, Dr. Bondar conducted scientific experiments in the First International Microgravity Laboratory. Throughout her career, Dr. Bondar has also maintained a deep interest in our natural environment on Earth.

Dr. Bondar will explore how she got into science, space medicine and the effect of space travel on humans, the experience of seeing earth from space and how that shapes her work today. She will wrap up her talk by answering questions from the audience.

Sat 23

cancelled

It seems the Superheroes Dinner & Dance has not sparked the interest organizers expected.

"Unfortunately, we have to cancel the event - not enough tickets have sold to make it the happening evening we were planning," says Chris Roedler, Resource Development Coordinator at the Galt. "Those holding tickets will receive a full refund, and we would encourage them to attend the Pop Culture Trivia Night or the All Night Games Night on March 22 in their planned superhero costumes - we will be awarding prizes!"

Earth Hour 2013

Sat 30 |
10:00 - 2:00

Create fantabulous take-home mementos at this year's family event, where face-painting stations and a larger-than-life Easter Bunny will be on site - be sure to bring your cameras!

The Canadian Science & Engineering Hall of Fame exhibit is open for exploration too. Fun for kids of all ages!

Please note: this event does NOT include an Easter egg hunt.

Discover Lethbridge's cultural, historical and natural treasures as you explore a new site each day, including: Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Galt Museum & Archives and New West Theatre.

details at saag.ca or contact Belinda for more information at 403.320-4248 or by email

National Volunteer Week Celebration Dinner & Dance

Galt Museum volunteers and their guest[s] of all ages are invited to join us in celebrating volunteer contributions!

DJ services sponsored by Pyramid Entertainment.

RSVP to Chris at 403.320-4219 or by email [please indicate any dietary restrictions]

we love this video from 2012...

Sat 04 |
10:00 - 2:00

Southern Alberta Regional Heritage Fair

The Heritage Fair's role is to help Canadians discover the fascinating stories that make our country unqiue. Students research Canadian heroes, legends, milestones, and achievements - and proudly present their stories at a public exhibition.

Teachers, check our resources here.