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
Bring the family down to Fort Whoop‑Up for a fun and festive Easter Egg Hunt! Explore the fort, search for hidden eggs, and enjoy a lively spring outing in the heart of the Oldman River Valley.
This program provides art activities with a connection to local history, museum exhibitions and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility.
Celebrate spring with colour, creativity, and good company! This Paint & Sip includes all supplies, a glass of wine or a soda, and complimentary charcuterie from Gather & Graze. Sip, snack, and paint among spring florals—no experience needed, just come ready to have fun with our incredible instructor and artist Smelotie Mpofu.
“The 4th Annual Lethbridge International Film Festival runs April 17–20, 2026, featuring 70+ films from 18 countries, including local premieres. Enjoy galas, Q&As, live scores, sharing circles, and screenings at the Galt, The Movie Mill, and Sterndale Bennett Theatre. Tickets and full program launch March 27 at galtmuseum.com.”
Join curator Stephanie Laine Hamilton for a special guided tour celebrating Lethbridge’s rich brewing history through the story of Sick’s Breweries and the 100th anniversary of the iconic Old Style Pilsner brand. Through historic photographs, archival materials, research and personal stories - this tour offers an inside look at the people, places, and moments that made Lethbridge a brewing hub.
Discover the amazing events related to the prohibition of alcohol in Alberta at the beginning of the 20th Century. Follow the rise of a temperance movement in the province and the immense impact the Great War had on social behaviours and morals. Witness the period where liquor sales and consumption became illegal but also the ingenuity of local residents who rapidly found numerous ways to circumvent the law! In addition, watch how the American prohibition era deeply impacted Western Canada with contraband networks, gangster raids and even murders. A riveting and entertaining presentation, not to be missed." Dr. Stéphane Guevremont is a former aircraft mechanic. He holds a B.A. in History (McGill), a M.A. in War Studies (RMC) and a Ph.D. (UofC) on the Canadian aircraft industry. He teaches history and talks on CBC French Radio One (Alberta)
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 Galt’s own Community Programmer, Kristin Krein, and Archives Assistant, Bobbie Fox, as we make a delicious beer inspired recipes and taste some sample dishes - this time we will be taking recipes from the Fritz Sick's Enterpriser magazines with Stephanie Laine Hamilton.
A Smile in Every Bottle: Sicks’ Breweries Ltd celebrates the 100th anniversary of Old Style Pilsner (first brewed here in 1926) and shows how Lethbridge’s family-run brewery became a global leader in beer production and distribution. Dried Out: Prohibition in Alberta examines how the moral and political crusade to ban alcohol had unintended consequences, both good and bad. Down in the Valley demonstrates how the Oldman River is vital for life on the prairies. How has the Oldman River landscape changed throughout human history?
The Galt is hosting the Southern Alberta Regional Heritage Fair for students up to grade nine. The fair program encourages students to explore Canadian heritage in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Preparing and presenting a heritage fair project helps students develop critical thinking, historical thinking, writing, research, performance, and public speaking skills. These projects are initially shown in the schools and the best are chosen to present at the Southern Alberta Regional Heritage Fair.
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.