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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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Fun evening of yoga instruction, bring a mat, props (if you like), yourself, your friends and family and a water bottle.
Yin yoga is a slow-paced, passive style of yoga where seated or reclined poses are held for extended periods, typically 3 to 10 minutes. It targets deep connective tissues like fascia and ligaments to improve joint mobility, enhance overall flexibility, and encourage deep relaxation
Let your imagination take root! Create your very own magical fairy garden in a 1" green garden dish using soil, plants, flowers, and whimsical decorations. Build a tiny world full of charm and creativity to take home and enjoy.
Let your imagination take root! Create your very own magical fairy garden in a 1" green garden dish using soil, plants, flowers, and whimsical decorations. Build a tiny world full of charm and creativity to take home and enjoy.
Join Jared Tailfeathers for the launch of his second book, Music of the Earth’s Heartbeat. Building on his ongoing cultural journey, Tailfeathers expands his exploration of history, language, and legacy across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
Let your imagination take root! Create your very own magical fairy garden in a 1" green garden dish using soil, plants, flowers, and whimsical decorations. Build a tiny world full of charm and creativity to take home and enjoy.
Join Jared Tailfeathers for the launch of his second book, Music of the Earth’s Heartbeat. Building on his ongoing cultural journey, Tailfeathers expands his exploration of history, language, and legacy across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
Take a bus tour out to the Wilson Hutterite Colony and spend the afternoon learning the history and daily lives of a colony.
Step into the story of Lethbridge's Chinatown, where summer evenings once saw every bench filled and extra chairs pulled close. Explore the rise of a vibrant community and a quiet transformation of a neighborhood whose echoes are still heard today.
Let your imagination take root! Create your very own magical fairy garden in a 1" green garden dish using soil, plants, flowers, and whimsical decorations. Build a tiny world full of charm and creativity to take home and enjoy.
Join us for a two-hour, all-ages exploration of the birds that call the Oldman River Valley home. We’ll begin at the Fort, with a brief introduction to local species and their ecology, before heading out into the river valley for an immersive, hands-on experience in the landscape itself.
Your trip begins at Botterill Bottom boat launch. To begin, a guide from High Level Canoes and Kayaks will get you fitted in your Personal Floatation Device, have a river safety talk, and get you out on the water!
The Helen Schuler Nature Centre and Galt Museum Akaisamitohkanao’pa are bringing back a favorite this summer - Wild Tales on Park Trails. Step off the path and into a story!
Whether you're into knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving, or any other fiber-craft, this is your space to create, learn, and connect.
In its second glorious year, the Renaissance Faire at Fort Whoop-Up shall rise once more from the mists of time, from the hour of 12 noon ‘til 5 in the eve, and carry forth its revelry on Saturday, September the 5th!
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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