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Calgary Museums and Calgary Art Galleries
(Calgary, Alberta - AB, Canada)



Calgary offers its fair share of museums and art galleries and although the city of Calgary does not boast eons of history, there is plenty to learn about the region and the First Nations peoples.

Among Calgary's many excellent museums and art galleries are the Science Center, the attractive Art Gallery of Calgary, a military museum, the well laid out Fort Calgary Historic Park and the much touted Glenbow Museum. Here are Calgary's main museums and art galleries.





Calgary Museums and Art Galleries: Art Gallery of Calgary - 117 8th Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Alberta (AB), Canada
Tel: +1 403 770 1350
Located in downtown Calgary, the Art Gallery of Calgary exhibits local and regional contemporary art in two, tastefully renovated buildings. There are also national and regional shows held at the gallery throughout the year.
Calgary art gallery open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 16:00
Calgary art gallery admission: free

Calgary Museums and Art Galleries: Fort Calgary Historic Park - 750 9th Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta (AB), Canada
Tel: +1 403 290 1875
Fort Calgary Historic Park was established in 1875 by the North West Mounted Police to prevent traders from Montana selling whiskey to the Calgary locals. The fort is located at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers and was in operation until 1914. For a history of the Indians (First Nations) of the region, the European settlers and the Mounted Police, visit the brilliant Interpretive Center.
Calgary museum open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00, seasonal variations apply
Calgary museum admission: charge

Calgary Museums and Art Galleries: Calgary Science Center - 701 11th Street Southwest, Calgary, Alberta (AB), Canada
Tel: +1 403 268 8300
Calgary Science Center is located in West End downtown and it is a great facility where kids can learn and have fun at the same time. There are interactive science exhibits; shows at Alberta's largest indoor theater, the Discovery Dome; and the excellent Children's Discovery Center.
Calgary museum open: Monday to Thursday - 10:00 to 16:00, Friday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Calgary museum admission: charge, discount for children and seniors

Calgary Museums and Art Galleries: Glenbow Museum - 130 9th Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta (AB), Canada
Tel: +1 403 268 4100
Calgary's Glenbow Museum is a comprehensive facility that is touted as western Canada's largest museum, with more than 20 permanent galleries that depict the Canadian West, along with three, special annual exhibitions. You will find artifacts of the First Nations of the Calgary region, a collection of ancient Buddhist and Hindu sculptures at the Asian exhibit and a military collection of medieval armor and samurai swords. In addition, the Nitsitapiisinni exhibit retells the story of the Blackfoot people.
Calgary museum open: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Calgary museum admission: charge

Calgary Museums and Art Galleries: Museum of the Regiments - 4520 Crowchild Trail Southwest, Calgary, Alberta (AB), Canada
Tel: +1 403 974 2850
The Museum of the Regiments is the largest military museum in western Canada, featuring the history of Calgary-based regiments as far back as 1900, with exhibits including various memorabilia. The displays are well thought out and touch on the Northwest Mounted Police and Canada's role in the Boer War.
Calgary museum open: daily - 09:30 to 16:00
Calgary museum admission: charge

 
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