September 27th, 2025 - Exhibit opens!

Treasures and Curiosities
Did you know the museum has over 17,000 artifacts in our collection? Since 1964, the museum has cared for the history of southwestern Alberta. These objects show the history of the area: the Nitsitapii (Blackfoot) people, settlers, and newcomers. Items from many different cultures are part of the museum’s collection.

Treasures and Curiosities invites the community to see these objects up close. Over 100 community members chose items to showcase and shared stories about their picks. Through this exhibition, we’re excited to make new memories and connections.

Treasures and Curiosities contains a wide range of incredible objects chosen by community members young and old—from pickle jars to movie projectors, swords to video game consoles—this exhibition has something for everyone.

As a department of the City of Lethbridge, the museum’s collection ultimately belongs to the people of the city. Providing open access has been a long-time focus for the Galt, with the collection being fully searchable online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by visiting galtmuseum.com/research

Join us in this celebration of history, culture and community. What Treasures & Curiosities will you discover?