Top 10 Museums in Calgary, Canada

This gallery offers many native paintings, sculptures and hand-made jewelry.

Calgary’s Police Museum! FREE Museum Admission. Explore over 50 exhibits, unfold fascinating true crime stories, geek out in the Forensic Lab, and gain expert intel on how to stay safe. OPEN MUSEUM HOURS (FOR PUBLIC) July & August | Tuesdays to Saturdays | 10am-4pm September to June | Fridays and Saturdays | 10am-4pm EXPERIENCES & PROGRAMS - Modern, interactive Police Museum - Over 50 hands-on police exhibits - Police-themed Birthday Parties - Year-round Kids Police Camps - Fun family events - True crime stories (real evidence on display!) - Interactive Forensic Lab - Incredible historic events - Safe for Life Zones (crime prevention education) A donation of $5 per person is recommended. All proceeds and donations support our youth crime prevention programs. Our school programs currently educate over 6,000 Calgary grade 6 students about important crime-related and safety issues.

Come experience the truly genuine artifacts, photographs, and living culture within the Tsuut’ina Culture Museum. In 1977, the Canadian government mandated that First Nations culture be revived. The Tsuut’ina elders dream came to life in 1983 when the original Tsuut’ina Culture Museum opened its doors to the public. Come enjoy the new museum building located on the beautiful Tsuut’ina Nation where you will be able to learn about the rich cultural history. You can appreciate the mountain view while observing Chief Bullhead’s original homestead built in 1902, which is located beside the museum. Book an intimate tour with the Tsuut’ina Culture Museum’s Director Jeannette Starlight or observe on your own. The friendly staff will be glad to help if you have any questions. Do not forget to visit the Tsuut’ina Museum Gift Shop where you can find authentically hand made indigenous goods. The Tsuut’ina Culture Museum and Gift Shop welcomes you to join our circle!

The Alberta Craft Gallery is dedicated to bringing you the very best in contemporary and traditional fine craft from every corner of this amazing province. Curated exhibitions and an ever-changing store offer a wide selection of handcrafted pottery, blown and fused glass, jewellery, woodwork, fibre art, furniture, and home accessories from over 60 emerging, mid-career, and established artists.

At Glenbow, history buffs, art lovers and pop culture fanatics can all find something inspiring. Explore fascinating historical galleries and exhibitions of art and culture from around the world. We are conveniently located in downtown Calgary on Stephen Avenue Mall, just steps from the Calgary Tower and one block away from the C-Train LRT line.

The Military Museums. Discover the victories, tragedies, and sacrifices of the Canadian Forces. Experience life at the helm in a Second World War ship's wheelhouse, walk through a First World War trench, and witness a bomber squadron's mission over enemy territory. The Military Museums is dedicated to representing Canada's navy, army, and air force, and educating the public, particularly youth, about Canada's military. Admission: Adults $10, Seniors $5, Youth 7-17 $4, Family $20, Children 6 and under are free. Free admission for veterans and Canadian Forces personnel. Hours: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 5 PM, Weekends & Statutory Holidays 9:30 AM to 4 PM. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's day. TMM is a Canadian Forces tri-service history, heritage, art, research, and educational institution. It is composed of the following organizations: * Naval Museum of Alberta * Army Museum of Alberta * Air Force Museum of Alberta * Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Museum * Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Museum and Archives * The King's Own Calgary Regiment (Royal Canadian Armoured Corps) Museum * The Calgary Highlanders Regimental Museum and Archives * The University of Calgary Military Museums Library and Archives. The Museum of the Regiments was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 30 June 1990. The Queen Elizabeth II Atrium was dedicated to Her Majesty during the visit of Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh on 25 May 2005. The Military Museums was renamed “The Military Museums” (TMM) by Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex during the visit of Her Royal Highness on 3 June 2006.TMM’s $18.5 million capital expansion and renovation has seen the facility grow from 52,000 sq ft to 104,000 sq ft, making it the second largest military museum in Canada. The expanded facility is now tri-service and includes the relocated Naval Museum of Alberta and the newly-created Air Force Museum of Alberta.TMM’s education programs are tied in with Alberta’s provincial education curriculum and have won both provincial and national awards of excellence.

On a hilltop in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains you can explore the wonders of the universe. Join us for fascinating tours, interactive displays and a chance to see one of the three largest telescopes in Canada. The University of Calgary’s Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is a facility dedicated to expanding your knowledge of the universe. Tour the awesome 1.8 meter ARCT telescope or the Baker-Nunn patrol camera which scans the skies for killer asteroids.

Explore five floors of exhibitions that tell the story of music in Canada, celebrate music icons at the Canadian Halls of Fame, rock out with our interactive instrument installations and sing along in our vocal booths! Everyone is welcome to Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.