A peek at some of our special holdings are offered at various times throughout the year and are free with admission; space is limited to a maximum of 20 people.

Sign up at 403.320-3954, at the information desk, or send an email requesting updates. Payment required upon booking.

Roving Interpreters

While viewing the exhibit galleries, staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and share stories. If you would enjoy a brief guided tour, please inquire at the front desk. Availability may vary seasonally.

11:00 am | Discovery Hall
1:00 pm | Galt Hospital
3:00 pm | Prisoners of War

Offered Saturdays and Sundays in July and August.

Cemetery Tours

Historic walking tours which showcase the history of the cemetery, biographies of local citizens, and the meaning behind graveyard symbols and practices. Suitable for teens and older and can be arranged for groups.

TIX $4/person (incl GST) or $3/person (incl GST) for annual pass holders available at the Galt Museum Store or at the beginning of the tour.

St. Patrick's

Tue MAY 06 | 6:30 pm in conjunction with Historic Lethbridge Week
Sat JUL 19 | 7:00 pm
Thu JUL 24 | 7:00 pm
Sat AUG 16 | 2:00 pm

Mountain View

Thu MAY 08 | 6:30 pm in conjunction with Historic Lethbridge Week
Tue JUL 22 | 7:00 pm
Sat JUL 26 | 7:00 pm
Sat AUG 23 | 2:00 pm

Inquire about our Cemetery Tours by Flashlight - Discover the trials and triumphs, scandals and disasters of Lethbridge's earliest citizens Lethbridge's oldest burying ground! Dress warmly, bring a flashlight and wear good sturdy walking shoes as the ground is uneven.

Downtown walking tours

A stroll through Lethbridge's historic downtown provides a unique understanding of the origins and development of the community. Self-guided booklets may be purchased in the Galt Museum Store.

Arrangements for tours may be made through the Program Department

Wild Tales on Park Trails
Wednesdays | 7:00 to 8:00 pm | free

The parks are so big they require two interpreters: one to cover natural history, the other human history! A series of park walks in July and August in collaboration with the Helen Schuler Coulee Centre.

JUL 02 Indian Battle Park meet at Fort Whoop-Up parking lot
JUL 09 Sunridge Wetlands meet on Mount Sunburst Way West
JUL 16 Stafford Coulee meet at the top of the Coulee (Stafford Ave|9 St. N)
JUL 23 Sequoia park meet on 37 St and 21 Ave S
JUL 30 William Pearce Park meet at the fish sculpture at the park in Riverstone.

AUG 06 Alexander Wilderness Park meet at the top parking lot
AUG 13 Civic Park meet at SE entrance on 11 St + 6 Ave S
AUG 20 Pavan Park meet at John Martin picnic area

Call the HSCC 403.320-3064 for information.    

Self-guided driving tours

Explore Lethbridge history on your own with either the Driving Tour of Lethbridge or the Mayor's Homes Driving Tour. Written by Irma Dogterom, Lethbridge Historical Society.

Download your own copy [coming soon!] or pick one up at our information desk