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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
Contact info@galtmuseum.com for individual or group guided tour bookings. Guided tours must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance to accommodate staffing. $10/person, includes admission, minimum of 20
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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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
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.
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.
Explore Black history and culture through music, drumming, storytelling and shared participation.
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!
Curator Tour: Treasures and Curiosities - Join Galt curators in an educational tour of the most recent exhibit celebrating history, culture and community.
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.
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.
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
Collaborate with your team to solve a series of puzzles as you race against the clock.
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
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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Collaborate with your team to solve a series of puzzles as you race against the clock.
Collaborate with your team to solve a series of puzzles as you race against the clock.
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