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Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
Western Canada’s oldest natural history museum. The elegant 1903 building is a showpiece of architecture and natural history interpretation. Banff’s mammals, birds and insects are preserved in authentic Victorian style—displays date back to 1860. There are knowledgeable interpreters, a reading room and hands-on discovery room. May 15-Sept 30 10 am-6 pm; Oct-mid May 1-5 pm. $4, sen $3.50, 6-16 $2, family $10. Prices include free guided tour (check times with museum).
Address: North of the bridge, 91 Banff Ave,
 1 403 762-1558
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Jasper Yellowhead Museum & Archives
The permanent Historical Gallery displays the human and natural history of Jasper National Park. Outfitting, parks heritage and tourism are primary themes. Exhibits include guide Curly Phillips’ hand-built cedar strip canoe, beaded deerskin jacket worn by Metis rights advocate Suzette Swift and the ‘silver’ ice axe lost during the first ascent of Mt Alberta in 1925 and recovered in two pieces in 1948 and 1965. Art shows, family video area, book and gift shops, archives and meeting room. $4, $3 stu/sen, $10 families, free under 6 and members. Discount for groups 10+. Winter: Thur-Sun 10 am-5 pm; Mon-Wed call for times. Summer: 10 am-9 pm. Fall: 10 am-5 pm.
Address: Across from the Aquatic Centre, 400 Pyramid Lk Rd, Jasper Alberta
1 780 852-3013
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Northwest Mounted Police Barracks
A Provincial Historic Site, the 1892 barracks was built as a response to the bootlegging ways of early Canmore residents. Inside the mud-chinked log structure are furnishings, artifacts and a tearoom, while out back is a small garden. Sat-Sun 1-4 pm; June-Aug Wed-Sun 10 am-6 pm and Mon-Tues 1-4 pm, depending on volunteer availability. Donations.
Address: 609 Main St, Canmore AB
1 403 678-1955
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Canmore Public Art Gallery
Canmore Public Art Gallery shows mainly Canmore Artists & Artisans Guild (CAAG) member works. Fri-Sun 11 am-5 pm, Mon-Thurs 11 am-8 pm. Free.
Address: Canmore Library, 950 8 Ave,
1 403 678-2468
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Cave & Basin National Historic Site
The birthplace of Canada’s national park system. Exhibits, guided tours and the film Steam, Schemes & National Dreams recount how the discovery of the Cave and Basin springs led to the creation of Banff National Park, Canada’s first. See the Cave & Basin springs, replica 1887 bathhouse and grand bathing pavilion. Interpretive boardwalk trails (free) skirt the warm marsh, where you can discover the original cave opening and unique flora and fauna. $4, sen $3.50, 6-16 $2, family $10, includes a guided walk (11 am, daily in summer and Sat/Sun in winter). Mid May-Sept 30: 9 am-6 pm, otherwise: Mon-Fri 11 am-4 pm and Sat-Sun 9:30 am-5 pm.
Address: 311 Cave Ave,
1 403 762-1566
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Alberta Forest Service Museum
The Alberta Forest Service Museum preserve and displays the history of Alberta’s forestry industry. The museum is open year round and is free of charge.
Address: 1176 Switzer Dr. Hinton AB CAN T7V 1V3
1 403 865-8200
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Den Wildlife Museum
130 life-sized wildlife specimens mounted in
panoramic cases that resemble natural settings. Birds and animals, both large and small, from Western Canada and the Northern Territories have been assembled over 45 years by Canada's best taxidermists. $3, families $6.
Address: Whistlers Inn, Connaught Dr and Miette Ave, Jasper AB T0E 1E0
1 780 852-3361
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Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Experience and learn about the art, culture, and the human and natural history of the Canadian Rockies--enjoy the four galleries, archive and library, heritage homes, shops, guided walks and tours. Free Museo Funatic Packs have activities to help kids 5-12 explore the museum. The museum was founded in 1968 by artists, philanthropists and world travellers Peter and Catharine Whyte. He was a member of one of Banff's pioneer families, and she was from a distinguished Massachusetts family. They met at the Boston Museum School of Fine Art in 1927, at a time when Canadian landscape painting was undergoing change. They married, made Banff their home and painted the grandeur of their beloved mountains. Daily 10 am-5 pm (closed Xmas and New Years). $6, sen/stu $3.50, -7 free, families (2 adults, 2 children) $15.
Address: 111 Bear Street,
 Send an Email (57) 1 403 762-2291
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Heritage Hall
Heritage Hall hosts exhibits on the western mountains above the Fairmont Banff Springs lobby. Free. 9 am-9 pm.
• Ongoing Celebration of the Castle in the Rockies heritage of The Fairmont Banff Springs, a Canadian landmark renowned for its architecture and history.
Address: The Fairmont Banff Springs Banff AB CA
1 403 762-2211
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Buffalo Nations Museum
Recalls when Native people followed the buffalo herds into the Bow Valley, hauling their belongings by travois. Displays interpret clothing, hunting techniques, legends and myths, and historical Banff Indian Days. The museum displays a wealth of native arts and a slice of daily life including richly ornamented costumes, a beautifully decorated teepee, colourful quill work and historical hunting equipment. It is a cultural display that celebrates the richness, diversity, continuity and, above all the resilience of the First Nations people. Life-sized scenes depict daily living and ceremonies. Museum shop. $8, $6 stu/sen, $2.50 6-12, -6 free, family $16.50. Summer: 11 am-6 pm. Winter: 1-5 pm.
Address: 1 Birch Ave, Banff AB T0L 0C0
1 403 762-2388
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Rocky Mountain House Museum
The museum includes pioneer artifacts; player piano; forestry cabin, tower, and displays; and school house from the 1920s. Open year-round with extended summer hours. Rocky Mountain House HWY 11. Adults- $3, Children (7-17)- $1, Children under 7- free. Prebook for specialized tours: (403)845-2332.
Address: Just off HWY 11 North in Rocky Mountain House Rocky Mountain House AB T4T 1B2
Send an Email (11) 1 403 845-2332
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Walter Phillips Gallery
The Banff Centre's Walter Phillips Gallery explores Canadian contemporary art. Tues-Sun noon-5 pm (to 9 pm Thur). Exhibits:
Address: Glyde Hall, The Banff Centre, St Julien Rd, Banff AB
Send an Email (3) 1 403 762-6281
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Lake Louise Visitor Centre
Lake Louise Visitor Centre has displays on the Rockies and its natural and human history. Free. Summer 9 am-5 pm (to 7 pm late Jun-early Sept). Winter: 9 am-12:30 pm and 1-4 pm.
Address: Samson Mall,
1 403 522-3833
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