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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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The event offers an opportunity for fellowship among nations and supports connection between urban Kainai and Piikani members and those living on the reserve.
Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with a full day of demonstrations, hands-on activities, and cultural learning opportunities for all ages.
In this workshop you will explore a variety of meditative, and a few other related, practices as well as learn a few techniques to get into the meditative state more easily. This will assist in potentially decreasing stress, anxiety, blood pressure and pain, reducing inflammation, enhancing sleep, enjoying a greater sense of well-being, along with improving focus and concentration.
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.
Belly dancing is an expressive, low-impact dance form rooted in Egyptian tradition that builds strength, coordination, and confidence through rhythmic isolations and fluid full-body movement, welcoming people of all ages and abilities.
Enjoy a morning of carnival activities and games! Great fun for the whole family! Crafts! Face painting! Carnival games! Ice cream!
An evening to explore the city’s public art in a fun and interactive way! This event is brought to you in partnership with Bike Lane, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin and the Galt Museum & Archives Akaisamitohkanao’pa, offering a unique opportunity to experience art, movement, and community all in one ride.
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!
Fancy Dance is an athletic, fast-paced, powwow dance, highly celebrated within the Blackfoot Confederacy. It is frequently highlighted at local gatherings.
Expect a fun evening of dance instruction! Bring yourself, your friends + family, and always hydrate!
This workshop introduces a series of observation exercises designed to help participants slow down and look closely at the prairie landscape.
Join us for a trip down the Old Man River!
Your trip begins at Botterill Bottom boat launch. To begin, a guide from High Level Canoes and Kayaks will get you fitte
Special dance class curated for parents and tots! Expect a fun evening of dance instruction! Bring yourself, your toddler, some good dancing shoes, and always remember to hydrate!
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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