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Museum Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 10 am–5 pm
Sundays 1–5 pm
Mondays Closed
Holidays 1–5 pm, except for the following:
Christmas Eve Closed
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
New Year’s Day Closed
Easter Sunday Closed
Archives Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 10 am–4 pm
Holidays Closed
Admission Prices
Here are the prices before GST:
Ages 6+: $9.95 + tax, per person
Seniors / Youth / Post-Secondary: $6.50 + tax, per person
Ages 6 and under: free
Please contact facilityrentals@galtmuseum.com for individual or group guided exhibit space, archives, collections, or Fort Whoop-Up tour bookings.
Free admission for self-identified Indigenous visitors
Member Benefits- purchase your membership today
free admission to the exhibit spaces, including Fort Whoop-Up
free admission to many events and programming (check calendar for more information)
50% off hot beverages, and concession items
10% off all items in the gift shop
Accessibility
All museum galleries and public areas are fully accessible for wheelchair users. Visitors who require assistance can bring a personal care attendant at no extra charge, provided the visitor pays the standard admission fee. Accredited service dogs are permitted throughout the facility, but a Service Dog Identification Card must be shown upon entry, and each dog should be easily identifiable with a vest or harness. Unfortunately, other animals are not allowed inside the museum. For any accommodation requests or support, please reach out to Visitor Services desk or 403.320.3954.
Sensory Kits
The Galt Museum & Archives has sensory kits available to borrow from front desk. These kits are to support visitors who might feel overstimulated during their visit. Each kit contains children’s ear protection, eye protection, a weighted blanket, and a variety of fidget toys. These include fabric mazes, a stress ball, a puzzle cube, bubble fidget, finger skateboard, fidget spinner and more.
Smudging
The Galt Museum & Archives and Fort Whoop-Up support smudging within our facilities. If this interests you, please ask the front desk staff for resources and more information.
Smudging is a traditional Indigenous practice that involves the burning of sacred herbs, such as sage, sweetgrass, cedar, or tobacco, to create a cleansing smoke. This smoke is used for purification, healing, and creating a positive environment. Smudging ceremonies can be personal or communal and are often performed before important events or gatherings to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Upcoming Programs and Events
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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 Museum & Archives engages and educates our communities in the human history of southwestern Alberta by preserving and sharing collections, stories and memories that define our collective identity and guide our future.
KAYAK - Lethbridge Travel Guide
The Galt Museum & Archives is a featured attraction on KAYAK’s Lethbridge Travel Guide.
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