Colourful paints on paper. Photo by Dragos Gontariu on Unsplash
Forget about realism, and create your own surrealist self portrait at the Galt.
Hands-On History is an interactive program for adults with children of all ages.
Saturdays | craft restarts at 10 am, 11 am, noon, and 1 pm | registration required | all ages | children to attend with adults | museum admission applies | free to annual pass holders | supplies provided with admission
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.
Join us as we take you around historic downtown Lethbridge providing you with a new understanding of history as you walk, one that is here and queer. Listen to stories of the people, places, and experiences that have provided a foundation for the queerness that exists in Lethbridge today.
Vital for life on the Alberta Prairie, and beloved by many Albertans, Napi-tahtaa — Napi’s River — is increasingly under strain as a result of overuse and abuse, as well as industrial resource extraction like clearcut logging in the Eastern Slopes and headwaters region.
Join us as we take you around historic downtown Lethbridge providing you with a new understanding of history as you walk, one that is here and queer. Listen to stories of the people, places, and experiences that have provided a foundation for the queerness that exists in Lethbridge today.
Join local artist Sarah Peace (of Golden Hour Guild) for a gorgeous Pride Paint & Sip evening event.
Join us for a relaxed, community-centered queer potluck in the Oldman River Valley.
