This program provides art activities with a connection to local history, museum exhibitions and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility.
This talk will address how sick went on following prohibition in Alberta to become the most successful brewer in the world by 1950, while how long-time colleague Emilio Picariello was convicted of murder and hanged in 1923.
We are fiber arts enthusiasts who hope to build strong connections and community one stitch at a time. Whether you're into knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving, or any other fiber craft, this is your space to create, learn, and connect with fellow makers.
Spend a day on the Oldman River learning the fundamentals of fly fishing with Shane Olson of My Fly Guy. This hands-on program introduces participants to fly fishing with a focus on casting techniques, river safety, and understanding local river conditions.
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.
Join curators Camina Manychief and Tyler Stewart for an exclusive guided tour of Down in the Valley & Discovery Hall. "From the Rocky Mountain headwaters all the way to Hudson’s Bay, the Oldman River is vital for life on the prairies. Known as Napi-tahtaa (Napi’s River) to the Nitsitapii (Blackfoot), humans, animals, and plants all rely on it for existence. Connections to the river and land keep shifting all the time. How has the Oldman River landscape changed throughout human history?"
Artist and researcher Raeann Kit‑Yee Cheung, MA (Falmouth University), and Patricia Skidmore, a descendant of British Home Children, examine this history through personal stories, art, and historical research.
One hundred years after alcohol prohibition ended in Alberta, what have liquor labels been communicating to their patrons since?
Wander 'Down in the Valley' and let the coulees lead the way. This playful afternoon invites you to slow down, look closely, and respond to the landscape through drawing, painting, whatever your artistic practice may be.
The Galt is hosting the Southern Alberta Regional Heritage Fair for students up to grade nine. The fair program encourages students to explore Canadian heritage in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Preparing and presenting a heritage fair project helps students develop critical thinking, historical thinking, writing, research, performance, and public speaking skills. These projects are initially shown in the schools and the best are chosen to present at the Southern Alberta Regional Heritage Fair.
A Smile in Every Bottle: Sicks’ Breweries Ltd celebrates the 100th anniversary of Old Style Pilsner (first brewed here in 1926) and shows how Lethbridge’s family-run brewery became a global leader in beer production and distribution. Dried Out: Prohibition in Alberta examines how the moral and political crusade to ban alcohol had unintended consequences, both good and bad. Down in the Valley demonstrates how the Oldman River is vital for life on the prairies. How has the Oldman River landscape changed throughout human history?
Join Galt’s own Community Programmer, Kristin Krein, and Archives Assistant, Bobbie Fox, as we make a delicious beer inspired recipes and taste some sample dishes - this time we will be taking recipes from the Fritz Sick's Enterpriser magazines with Stephanie Laine Hamilton.
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.
Discover the amazing events related to the prohibition of alcohol in Alberta at the beginning of the 20th Century. Follow the rise of a temperance movement in the province and the immense impact the Great War had on social behaviours and morals. Witness the period where liquor sales and consumption became illegal but also the ingenuity of local residents who rapidly found numerous ways to circumvent the law! In addition, watch how the American prohibition era deeply impacted Western Canada with contraband networks, gangster raids and even murders. A riveting and entertaining presentation, not to be missed." Dr. Stéphane Guevremont is a former aircraft mechanic. He holds a B.A. in History (McGill), a M.A. in War Studies (RMC) and a Ph.D. (UofC) on the Canadian aircraft industry. He teaches history and talks on CBC French Radio One (Alberta)
Join curator Stephanie Laine Hamilton for a special guided tour celebrating Lethbridge’s rich brewing history through the story of Sick’s Breweries and the 100th anniversary of the iconic Old Style Pilsner brand. Through historic photographs, archival materials, research and personal stories - this tour offers an inside look at the people, places, and moments that made Lethbridge a brewing hub.
“The 4th Annual Lethbridge International Film Festival runs April 17–20, 2026, featuring 70+ films from 18 countries, including local premieres. Enjoy galas, Q&As, live scores, sharing circles, and screenings at the Galt, The Movie Mill, and Sterndale Bennett Theatre. Tickets and full program launch March 27 at galtmuseum.com.”
Celebrate spring with colour, creativity, and good company! This Paint & Sip includes all supplies, a glass of wine or a soda, and complimentary charcuterie from Gather & Graze. Sip, snack, and paint among spring florals—no experience needed, just come ready to have fun with our incredible instructor and artist Smelotie Mpofu.
This program provides art activities with a connection to local history, museum exhibitions and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility.
Bring the family down to Fort Whoop‑Up for a fun and festive Easter Egg Hunt! Explore the fort, search for hidden eggs, and enjoy a lively spring outing in the heart of the Oldman River Valley.
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
You will explore a variety of breathing, and a few other related, techniques in order to enhance relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure, increase the immune system's efficacy, decrease pain and improve overall well-being.
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.
Welcome to Stitch the Rainbow!
We are fiber arts enthusiasts who hope to build strong connections and community one stitch at a time. Whether you're into knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving, or any other fiber craft, this is your space to create, learn, and connect with fellow makers.
Join instructor Amber Lynn for a serene and empowering afternoon of Yin Yoga, followed by tea and treats. Discover tranquility, nourish your body, and connect with others in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
This program provides art activities with a connection to local history, museum exhibitions and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility.
Celebrate Black excellence in Southern Alberta through an immersive experience of creativity, entrepreneurship, and cultural expression. The showcase highlights the impact of Black History Month while honouring the contributions of the BIPOC community across art, business, and culture.
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
Collaborate with your team to solve a series of puzzles as you race against the clock.
The second annual Sip Happens is a relaxed mixer during SWATCA 2026, inviting education professionals to unwind at the Galt Museum, explore teaching resources, enjoy open galleries, and connect with peers in a welcoming, low‑key setting
Welcome to Stitch the Rainbow!
We are fiber arts enthusiasts who hope to build strong connections and community one stitch at a time. Whether you're into knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving, or any other fiber craft, this is your space to create, learn, and connect with fellow makers.
Collaborate with your team to solve a series of puzzles as you race against the clock.
From headwaters to Hudson’s Bay, the Oldman River sustains prairie life. Called Napi‑tahtaa by the Nitsitapii, its shifting landscape shows changing human relationships with land.
Step inside Dana Demento’s gloriously off-beat campy DIY dynamo mind for special screenings that celebrate bold, iconic filmmaking in the underground 2SLGBTQIA+ scenes of New York in the 80's and 90's.
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!
Explore Black history and culture through music, drumming, storytelling and shared participation.
Raise a glass and join The Friends of the Galt Museum & Archives for Sip, Savour, Support, an evening of Scotch whisky tasting in the atmospheric Viewing Gallery of the Galt Museum & Archives. Guided by sommelier Stuart Bartwicki, who holds a diploma in single malt Scotch whisky, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated tasting exploring the diverse regions of Scotch whisky production and the distinct characteristics that define them.
Step inside Dana Demento’s gloriously off-beat campy DIY dynamo mind for special screenings that celebrate bold, iconic filmmaking in the underground 2SLGBTQIA+ scenes of New York in the 80's and 90's.
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
