Lethbridge —The Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place) presents its newest temporary exhibition, Extra! Extra! Eras of Photojournalism in Lethbridge. Since 1905, the Lethbridge Herald has been a hub for residents to learn about local and global news. The growth of photography within the Herald and Lethbridge has developed from film to digital, with this exhibit focusing on six photographers and photojournalists who embraced this change.
Read MoreLethbridge —The Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place) is proud to present Archipanion, an innovative AI model designed specifically for archives. Developed by 4eyes GmbH, a Swiss company specializing in cutting-edge technologies, this groundbreaking model offers an unparalleled capability for searching and analyzing images and videos, revolutionizing the way archival systems operate.
Read MoreLethbridge – The Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place) is proud to announce the launch of a new temporary exhibition, Transplanted Sunflowers: The Ukrainian Immigrant Experience in Southern Alberta, 1940s to Present. This captivating exhibition offers a comprehensive exploration of the Ukrainian immigrant experience in southern Alberta from the mid-20th century to the early 21st century. It is scheduled to be on display from October 14, 2023, to April 7, 2024, at the Galt Museum & Archives.
Read MoreThe Galt Museum has launched an initiative in support of the sovereign state of Ukraine—a fundraising campaign in support of heritage institutions damaged by the Russian war. The Friends of the Sir Alexander Galt Museum Society shall administer the campaign.
Read MoreOn Thursday, March 17 the Galt Museum’s board of directors unanimously passed a resolution permitting those who identify as Indigenous free general admission to the Galt Museum & Archives and Fort Whoop-Up. The policy takes effect immediately; there is no expiration date.
Read MoreFor the first time in the history of the Galt, all the exhibitions currently on display were be co-curated by or co-organized with Indigenous experts.
Read MoreOn September 16 the Galt Museum & Archives will present “Mayors Dialogue,” a panel with Mayor Chris Spearman and former mayors Rajko Dodic and David Carpenter. The event will be hosted by political scientist Lisa Lambert.
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