This program provides art activities with a connection to local history, museum exhibitions and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility
Curious about theatre? Join The Playgoers of Lethbridge to witness what goes into the production of Burn.
Curator Tour: Treasures and Curiosities - Join Galt curators in an educational tour of the most recent exhibit celebrating history, culture and community.
Join artist Carla Beres for a drawing workshop in the Treasures and Curiosities exhibit. Explore artifacts and creativity through playful line sketches that will spark curiosity and self-expression!
Bring your toddler and small children to an interactive morning at the Galt Museum & Archives. A fun-filled morning with toys, activities, book reading, and a private toddler time in the museum to explore the current exhibition
Feb 20th, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 pm | Galt Museum, in Archives
Join Amber Hunt, PLCGS, alumni of International Institute of Genealogical Studies who maintains Grounded Collections Family Research as she highlights what information about family history can be found in Masonic and affiliated organizations' records.
adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members
Winter Traditions: Storytelling, Celebration. and Survival
December 20 & 21, 2025 | 10am - 5pm
Step back in time and experience winter at Fort Whoop-Up through stories, language, and traditional skills that celebrate the season’s beauty and resilience. Gather around the fire for tastings of berry soup and pemmican, enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride, learn the Blackfoot language, learn how to play hand games, storytelling, tea making, winter counts and winter survival activities, Métis jigging, and more. Discover how people on these traditional Blackfoot lands have come together to share warmth, knowledge, and celebration through the long winter months.
Tickets available soon!
10:00–5:00 pm | all ages | Fort Whoop Up admission applies | free to members & self-identified Indigenous peoples | horse rides sold separately
Winter Traditions: Storytelling, Celebration. and Survival
December 20 & 21, 2025 | 10am - 5pm
Step back in time and experience winter at Fort Whoop-Up through stories, language, and traditional skills that celebrate the season’s beauty and resilience. Gather around the fire for tastings of berry soup and pemmican, enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride, learn the Blackfoot language, learn how to play hand games, storytelling, tea making, winter counts and winter survival activities, Métis jigging, and more. Discover how people on these traditional Blackfoot lands have come together to share warmth, knowledge, and celebration through the long winter months.
10:00–5:00 pm | all ages | Fort Whoop Up admission applies | free to members & self-identified Indigenous peoples | horse rides sold separately
EVENT CANCELLED! SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE!
Wednesday, December 19, 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sit back and enjoy the Galt's very own, the talented Chris Roedler playing and singing classic, personal favorites and timeless Christmas holiday tunes.
2:00–3:00 PM | adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members | Galt Museum Viewing Gallery
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 5pm - 7:30pm
Felting a holiday ornament with Tyler Alexander!
Fun holiday felting activity, beginner friendly.
5:00–7:00 PM | registration required | $20 non members | free to members
December 09, 2025 | 10:30am - 11:30am
Creative Community, December Edition
This program provides art activities with a connection to local history, museum exhibitions and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility.
10:30–11:30 AM | adults and seniors | registration encouraged | museum admission applies | free to members
Sunday, December 07th 2025 | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Stephane Guevremont lecture: CHRISTMAS AT THE FRONT
This is a unique and very charming lecture about the military origins of Christmas and how it has been celebrated since Jesus' times! "Have a merry, merry lecture with a delightful analysis of Christmas at the front over the ages. Discover the origins of the holiday and the unorthodox ways used by soldiers to celebrate the birth of Jesus on the battlefield: through a medieval tradition, the Christmas tree, the soldiers' dinner, Santa Claus, and the famous 1914 truce. A unique and magical story".
1:30–3:00 PM | registration required | free to members | museum admission applies
Saturday, December 06, 2025 | Pemmican Workshop w/ Charlie Russell
Listen to stories and learn how to make your own pemmican to take home from expert Charlie Russell from Plains Pantry Pemmican. Supplies included.
4:00–6:00pm | all ages | registration encouraged | no cost to participate
Dec 04, 2025, 5 - 6pm | Galt Museum & Archives
Join curators Tyler Stewart and Camina Weasel Moccasin for an exclusive guided tour of Treasures & Curiosities. Discover fascinating stories behind the objects and learn how over 100 community members helped shape this exhibition. Explore the museum’s vast collection—over 17,000 artifacts representing the Nitsitapii (Blackfoot) people, settlers, and newcomers—and uncover the connections between history, culture, and community. What Treasures & Curiosities will you discover?
5:00pm–6:00 PM all ages welcome | registration encouraged | museum admission applies | free to members
Wednesday December 03, 5pm - 7pm
Holiday polymer clay earring workshop w/ Teacher Em
Create a little holiday sparkle this season! Join local artist and teacher Em for a fun Christmas inspired earring-making workshop. Design your own one-of-a-kind earrings inspired by the season. Whether you're making a gift or something special for yourself, you'll leave with beautiful handmade earrings and plenty of holiday spirit. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed — just bring yourself & festive energy!
5:00–7:00 PM | all ages | registration required | $20/ person | free to members
Sat, Nov 29, 2025 | 1pm - 3pm
Spend time in nature with Jony Chief Calf learning about the Blackfoot Language, speaking, making art and connecting with the land.
Free admission for self-identified Indigenous visitors.
Meet at Fort Whoop Up all ages welcome | registration encouraged | no cost to participate | bring a water bottle and walking shoes |
November 28, 2025 | 3 - 4pm | Collections at The Galt
This program provides art activities with a connection to local history, museum exhibitions and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility.
3 - 4pm | adults and seniors | registration encouraged | museum admission applies | free to members
Volunteer Appreciation Event at The Galt!
November 27, 2025 | 5pm - 9pm
We couldn’t do what we do without YOU—our amazing volunteers!
Join us on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a relaxed Mix & Mingle at the Galt. Drop in whenever works for you. A Charcuterie board and refreshments will be served.
It’s our way of saying THANK YOU for all the time, energy, and heart you bring to the museum. Let’s celebrate together in a cozy, fun atmosphere!
The Galt Museum Viewing Gallery | November 27 | 5–9 PM
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Nov 26, 2025 | 9am -10am | Galt Museum Viewing Gallery
Halloween is here! Dress yourself and your toddler and small children up and come visit us for an interactive morning at the Galt Museum & Archives. A fun-filled morning with toys, activities, book reading, and a private toddler time in the museum to explore the current exhibition.
9:00–10:00 AM | toddlers and their caregivers | registration required | museum admission rates apply | free to members with registration
Saturday November 22nd, 2025
Hand Drum Workshop with Greta & Raymond Many Bears
Join Raymond and Greta Many Bears as they host, teach, and share stories while guiding participants in the creation of a 10-inch elk hide hand drum.
all ages welcome | registration required | lunch + snacks provided | no cost to attend
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 | Clients of the Archives: Kainai Honourary Chieftainship | Galt Museum Learning Studio
Join Kanai Honourary Chief Glenn Miller (Fast Horse Rider) who is a local military historian, veteran and current president of the Kanai Chieftainship Council. He will discuss the history of the honourary chieftainship within Kainai culture.
Adults and Seniors | Registration Required | No cost to attend
November 20, 2025 | 4pm - 8:30pm
Sample tasty treats, enjoy seasonal beverages, and entertainment. Our relaxed, after-hours shopping experience and newly stocked products allow you to think outside the Christmas box! This event is open to the public. All visitors get a 10% discount, but Galt Annual Membership Pass holders receive 20% off on our store products.
Psst - Can’t make it in the evening? The discounts apply from 10 am to 8:30 pm all day on the 20th!
Free to attend!
November 16, 2025 | 1:30–3:00 PM | Galt Museum Viewing Gallery
PRISONERS IN ALBERTA - the history of enemy aliens during the Great War, German POWs in the Second World War and Japanese-Canadians in Lethbridge. This is a very rich history that touches Southern Alberta directly and links up with permanent exhibitions in the Galt Museum & Archives.
registration required | free to members | museum admission applies
November 13, 2025 | 6pm - 8pm | Galt Museum Viewing Gallery
Celebrate Métis identity with music, dance, workshops, feasts, and a hands-on Lobstick-making event honoring cultural symbolism!
Métis Week in Canada is an annual event in November that celebrates Métis culture, history, and resilience, culminating in Louis Riel Day on November 16th, which commemorates the execution of Métis leader Louis Riel for his defense of Métis rights in 1885. Organized by Métis governments and communities, the week features cultural events like traditional music and dance, educational workshops, storytelling, feasts, and community gatherings to honor Métis identity and the ongoing pursuit of their rights and self-determination.
November 7 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM } Galt Museum & Archives Viewing Gallery
*Edit* Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled! Sorry for the inconvenience!*
Join Brent Coulton and Friends at the Inaugural Collector Market at the Galt!
Brent Coulton has spent decades picking through Southern Alberta and beyond, uncovering treasures and meeting fascinating folks along the way. Now, he’s bringing some of those characters—and their collections—to the Galt Museum for a one-of-a-kind market experience.
Expect everything from vintage oil and gas cans to old license plates, hockey cards, vinyl records, and even Elvis conspiracy tabloids. If it’s collectible, quirky, or nostalgic, you’ll probably find it here.Come for the stories, stay for the stuff. It’s a picking event you won’t forget.
Table registration, and more details coming soon!
Nov 07, 2025, 1 - 2pm | Galt Museum & Archives
Join curators Tyler Stewart and Camina Weasel Moccasin for an exclusive guided tour of Treasures & Curiosities. Discover fascinating stories behind the objects and learn how over 100 community members helped shape this exhibition. Explore the museum’s vast collection—over 17,000 artifacts representing the Nitsitapii (Blackfoot) people, settlers, and newcomers—and uncover the connections between history, culture, and community. What Treasures & Curiosities will you discover?
1:00–2:o0 PM | adults and seniors | registration encouraged | museum admission applies | free to members
Nov 04, 2025 | 10:30am -11:30am | Galt Museum Viewing Gallery
This program provides art activities with a connection to local history, museum exhibitions and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility.
10:30–11:30 AM | adults and seniors | registration encouraged | museum admission applies | free to members
November 01, 2025 | 6-8pm | Galt Museum viewing Gallery
Join experienced quizmasters Siobhan Rasmussen and Erynn Gordon for an evening of exciting trivia at the historical and beautiful Galt Museum!
Bring your team of up to 8 people and test your brainpower on various categories such as local history, current museum exhibitions, pop culture, music, science, and more! You do not have to have an entire team to play, register as a team or as just the amount of players attending!
6:00–8:00 PM | registration required | free to members | museum admission prices to play
Transylvanians rejoice!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back at the Galt in collaboration with Theatre Outré for the 50th YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW!
October 30th, 2025 | 5-7pm
Recipes from the Archives: Halloween Special with J.D. Higinbotham
Join Galt’s own Community Programmer, Kristin Krein, and Archives Assistant, Bobbie Fox, as we make a delicious heritage recipe and taste some sample dishes, if you dare! This time we will be taking recipes from the 1906 cookbook published by J.D. Higinbotham.
If you attended the first program in this series, don’t forget to bring the cookbook from that program so you can add the new recipes!
5–7 PM | adults and seniors | registration required | $25 non members, $20 to members, payment upon arrival
Oct 29, 2025 | 9am -10am | Galt Museum Viewing Gallery
Halloween is here! Dress yourself and your toddler and small children up and come visit us for an interactive morning at the Galt Museum & Archives. A fun-filled morning with toys, activities, book reading, and a private toddler time in the museum to explore the current exhibition.
9:00–10:00 AM | toddlers and their caregivers | registration required | museum admission rates apply | free to members with registration
Spend time in nature with John Chief Calf learning about the Blackfoot Language, speaking, making art and connecting with the land.
Free admission for self-identified Indigenous visitors.
Sat, Sept 25, 2025 | 1pm - 3pm | Meet at Fort Whoop Up all ages welcome | registration encouraged | no cost to participate | bring a water bottle and walking shoes |
October 24, 2025 | 12 - 1pm | Collections at The Galt
This program provides art activities with a connection to local history, museum exhibitions and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility.
10:30–11:30 AM | adults and seniors | registration encouraged | museum admission applies | free to members
Saturday, October 18 | 1:00-5:00 pm
Treasures & Curiosities - Exhibit Launch Event
Join us in celebrating our newest temporary exhibitions that feature nearly 200 objects on display! Treasures & Curiosities welcomes the community to see the collection up close.
This exhibition opening will celebrate all the selections made by community participants and recognize the work of over a dozen volunteers who supported them.
Also, enjoy “What’s it Worth?” an Antiques Roadshow-style event with a twist featuring Canadian Pickers star Sheldon Smithens! As the owner of Smithens Antiques since 1992, Sheldon also teaches courses for the University of Calgary and has conducted appraisals for numerous museums across the prairies.
Want to get your own treasures or curiosities appraised by a professional? Please visit the sign up link below!
Schedule of events:
1:00 pm | event begins
1:15 pm | opening remarks
1:30-3:00 pm | exhibition viewing, snacks and drinks
3:00-5:00 pm | Antiques Roadshow with Sheldon Smithens
all ages welcome | no cost to attend | snacks provided |
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Database on Display
Did you know the museum’s collection is accessible online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year? It includes hundreds of thousands of items, from physical objects to archival documents. This collection is a key resource in caring for our region's history
Join us in the fun and wonder—what Treasures & Curiosities will you discover?
Youth Choice!
Discovering the collection isn’t just for grown-ups! Selections by our 20 youth participants are showcased here in the main floor hallway.
Oct 07, 2025 | 10:30am -11:30am | Galt Museum Viewing Gallery
This program provides art activities with a connection to local history, museum exhibitions and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility.
10:30–11:30 AM | adults and seniors | registration encouraged | museum admission applies | free to members
