On September 17, at the Alberta Museums Association (AMA) annual conference, the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa was presented with the 2022 Robert R. Janes Award for Social Responsibility. This award was created to support and further the work of museums that are solving community issues and promoting health and wellbeing.
Read MoreThanks to the efforts of an excellent museum studies intern, the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa has redeveloped part of its Discovery Hall permanent exhibit gallery to showcase the history of local media in southwestern Alberta. From the early days of newspaper through advances in radio and television broadcasting, media outlets have played a critical role in sharing the stories of our community.
Read MoreThe Battle of the Belly River is a significant event that happened between the Blackfoot People and a group of Crees in 1870. The Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa, in partnership with Lethbridge College, Reconciliation Lethbridge and the City of Lethbridge Indigenous Relations Office, are embarking on a project that will focus on and highlight Niitsitapi knowledge and perspectives of the event.
Read MoreThe Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa is proud to host the latest temporary art installation by Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers in her ongoing nationwide project Hope and Healing Canada.
Read MoreThe Galt is launching a new and upgraded membership program for its valued existing members and aspiring members.
Read MoreThe wait is over! The Galt Museum & Archives is proud to present the return of the Discover Downtown Lethbridge Festival (formerly Taste of Downtown) on July 13, 2022 between the hours of 5 and 8 pm.
Read MoreA new, innovative municipal transit pilot project entitled cultureLINK is launching this summer.
Read MoreThe Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkako’pa is pleased to announce the opening of a new temporary exhibition Ticket to Ride: Transit Through the Years, running from June 11 to September 4, 2022.
Read MoreThe Galt is pleased to announce an exciting and interactive new temporary exhibition for residents and visitors to southwestern Alberta titled Rooted: How Trees Give Us Life.
Read MoreThe Galt Museum & Archives is honoured to announce that it has been granted a Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) name: Akaisamitohkanao’pa.
Read MoreThe Galt Museum has launched an initiative in support of the sovereign state of Ukraine—a fundraising campaign in support of heritage institutions damaged by the Russian war. The Friends of the Sir Alexander Galt Museum Society shall administer the campaign.
Read MoreOn Thursday, March 17 the Galt Museum’s board of directors unanimously passed a resolution permitting those who identify as Indigenous free general admission to the Galt Museum & Archives and Fort Whoop-Up. The policy takes effect immediately; there is no expiration date.
Read MoreFor the first time in the history of the Galt, all the exhibitions currently on display were be co-curated by or co-organized with Indigenous experts.
Read MoreThe Galt Museum & Archives is looking for a southern Albertan resident to donate a used COVID-19 Home Test Kit from Alberta Health Services (AHS).
Read MorePlaygoers of Lethbridge donate remarkable Canadian Expeditionary Force uniform to the Galt.
TV star Elisha R. Rasmussen visits the Galt Museum & Archives on November 12th to host Stand By, 3, 2, 1, You're On! a panel exploring the history of broadcasting in southern Alberta. She will be joined by broadcasters Bob Johnson, Brent Seely, Quinn Campbell, Rene (Newhouse) Gillespie, Gordon Colledge and Mark Campbell.
Read MoreOn September 16 the Galt Museum & Archives will present “Mayors Dialogue,” a panel with Mayor Chris Spearman and former mayors Rajko Dodic and David Carpenter. The event will be hosted by political scientist Lisa Lambert.
Read MoreDiscover Downtown Lethbridge (formerly Taste of Downtown) is a new fundraising event set up by the Galt Museum & Archives.
Read MoreTo celebrate International Youth Day, August 12, 2021, The Galt Museum & Archives will be unveiling a new mural hosted on its south patio that has been designed by three young local artists: Sydney Whiting, Kyra Peake, and Grace Fletcher.
Read MoreThe Galt Museum & Archives has officially unveiled the Community Mosaic. The project celebrates the diversity of people who have called southern Alberta home.
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