The Glenbow Museum is one of the largest in Canada. Here exciting stories from the history of Western Canada are intertwined with …
The Albert Naval Museum traces its history back to the Naval Reserve Division of Calgary. It was created in 1923 to prepare volunt …
Opened to visitors in 2009, the Alberta Air Force Museum is a perfect addition to the constellation of the Calgary War Museums. Th …
The Bomber Command Aviation Museum is located near the Highway 533 in Nanton. Until 2010, it was called the Nanton Lancaster Socie …
Young artists, scientists, craftsmen or adventurers will always find something to do at the Museum of Creative Children, which ope …
Calgary is a city where modern rhythms and historical depth meet in museum halls, making it an attractive travel destination. Here everyone will find expositions to their taste: from large-scale historical collections and art collections to interactive scientific programs for children and unique aviation artifacts. Walks through the city’s museums turn into live tours that inspire and expand views of Western Canada.
Calgary is home to a variety of institutions: the Glenbow Museum with extensive stories about western Canada and significant art collections; the Alberta Naval Museum, which houses relics and documents related to the region’s naval heritage. The Alberta Air Force Museum with aviation history exhibits and restored on-board instruments; the Bomber Command Aviation Museum near Highway 533 in Nanton, where you can see bombers and rare aviation components; the Calgary Aerospace Museum with a collection of aircraft and aviation artifacts dating back to the mid-twentieth century; and the Museum of Creative Children, which offers practical classes and interactive programs for young visitors. In the vicinity of the city, especially in Nanton, there are specialized expositions dedicated to military aviation, which complement the city museum map and provide an opportunity to expand the route beyond the center.
The museum poster of Calgary is dynamic: temporary exhibitions and seasonal projects regularly appear in the halls, mobile exhibitions from other Canadian collections come, educational programs and family festivals take place. Thematic weeks, exhibitions on aviation and military history, as well as children’s workshops and interactive screenings are often organized, which are worth tracking in the museum schedule. For tourists, temporary projects and large imported expositions are especially interesting, which change the idea of permanent collections and give new reasons to visit.
Come to Calgary to personally discover its museum wealth and make your own itineraries through the most interesting expositions. Book excursions with private guides: local specialists will offer thoughtful routes, tell little-known stories and help organize a trip to museums so that it will be remembered for a long time. Plan your visit in advance, choose themed tours and entrust the tour to professionals – so your acquaintance with the museums of Calgary will be rich and inspiring.
