The museum is located in the heart of downtown and share the same building as the Telus…read moreConventional Center. I came on a Thursday night after 5 pm. Every first Thursday of the month is free admission sponsored by Servus. I had to take advantage of this offer. Regular price admission is $18 per person. Why pay when you can go in for free. Plus I am not a tourist so might as well visit on a Thursday. All exhibits/galleries are open on the free admission day. The museum is very specifically tailored to the First Nation history and history of Calgary. They do have an interesting section on geology: rocks, minerals, stones, geode and etc. That gallery was slightly out of place compared to the rest of the museum/items on display. The first floor is really the gift shop and museum ticket/concierge/info center. Second floor is the first nation artworks. There are paintings and a few pieces of artwork. Third floor is about the oil and gas industry. As well, as the first settlement and the history of Calgary. Fourth floor is more tailored to the British Army and a section on the history of Africa. Everything is well documented, comprehensive and well referenced in the museum. Expect to spend about 2 hours minimum here. Overall, I enjoyed my stay. I don't think this museum changes much and so it is really one time visit. Note that no big backpacks are allowed into the museum and would be required to be checked in.

Lovely end to our Calgary trip. Visited the museum before dining at Sky360. Artist is quite…read moretalented and impactful.

This place exceeded my expectations. Camping weather May long wasn't as nice as we thought so we…read morestopped by here to pass a couple hours. The cost of entry is by donation, however they suggest $10/person or $40/family. With the exception of viewing the last bomber in the hanger which costs an additional $2. Highly recommended to pass some time as there are a lot of interesting pieces that were salvaged with detailed descriptions. You can even sit inside many of the airplanes

Getting to see a living breathing piece of history up close was breathtaking…read more To then be shown around an area not normally seen by everyday folk just made the trip even better. An amazing place well worth a visit staffed by incredible people.

Tiny but Terrific!!…read more This small heritage house has be designated as this quaint little town's Museum & Archives! Upon entrance you are greeted by a very lovely and friendly lady, she is both knowledgeable and helpful! She was kind enough to print us a map when we asked for directions of another attraction near by, thank you so much for your help! The Museum housed artifacts that will bring back memories for our grandparents' generation, in fact when we were there, an elderly gentleman was accompanied by his son...and was saying that "How nice to be able to see how life was back then!" Admission is free and donations welcome!

Great place to see original star trek props and artifacts from various movies and TV shows. Also…read morehave other miscilanious original artifacts from other sci fi shows and movies. Cool opportunity to see the details up close on the props. Great place to visit for that loyal and dedicated star trek or superman fan. The museum continues to add to exhibits from time to time. The only regret or concern is the location. Located in a small town in farming community. Be prepared for the extra drive and detour if traveling to and from Alaska like we were. No regrets for us. If you like old barns there are few in the area to see and photograph along hwy 23. Just make sure you respect trespassing laws. Stop by the town visitor center that is shaped like a space ship. The owners of trekcetra mentioned that they are thinking of moving to Calgary nearby. That means more visitors and walk in traffic. Also a bigger location to display many other trek artifacts. Right now the place is like the Smithsonian museum. They only display a portion of there unique collection. Hope that works out. Hate to see this place and all the incredible work to create this dream disappear. Go visit this place if you dont mind the extra 20-30 minutes drive thought farmlands coming to or from Calgary. Star Trek fans dont be futile see this place.

A place to see all the animals you didn't see live in Banff National Park…read more We didn't see a lot of wild animals in our trip to the Canadian Rockies. Trout in Maligne Lake, pikas at Morraine Lake, elk on the Icefields Parkway, and bison at a ranch in the Kananaskis Valley. Here in the heart of Banff is a two story 100+ year old building, constructed out of Douglas Fir, renovated, so that the interior structure looks spanking new, with varnished wood beams. Entering the front door, and I feel like I'm in the center of a stage, with all the animals seated in the stands and bleachers, looking right down on me, with open eyes, ready to pounce! Individual airtight glass cases, to keep out destructive insects and live rodents, and keep the dust down. Wolves, lynx, elk, moose, bison, mountain lion, ox, beaver, bear, deer, mountain goat, owls, birds, and pronghorn sheep. Two stories, with the second floor being a corridor running along the sides, with a center gap, looking down on the displays. Many of these animals, I've seen live in Yosemite, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Today for the 150th anniversary of Canada, free admission throughout 2017. A great place to spend a few hours during our stay in Banff, under forest fire smoky skies, this first week in September.

One of the perks for running the Banff Marathon was free entry into the Banff Park Museum. It was…read morevery convenient since the race finished right at Central Park. So after the race, my friend and I stopped in here to check things out. Before we began looking around, the guy at the entrance made sure to let us know that some of the exhibits were over 100 years old and cautioned us not to touch any of them. There were 2 floors full of exhibits including a room with videos. A lot of the animals that we saw were ones you probably don't want to come across out in the wild! Overall I thought it was a museum definitely worth checking out.

The Whyte museum was named after Peter and Catherine Robb Whyte, local artists and philanthropists,…read more who created a museum where visitors could see the culture and landscape of the Canadian Rockies. Paintings of the original settlers, the Indians, and their clashes with the white men explorers in the 19th century. Building of the railway, including an interactive tunnel view. How the railroad tracks were laid through mountainous areas, and the effect of frequent avalanches. Picture of the golden spike where the trans Canadian railway was joined. No Chinese workers, who did all the hard work, in the picture, just business men in formal clothing, gathering around the railroad track. Early women tourists in their long ankle length skirts exploring the glaciers in pictures. Men and women of wealth in pictures showing their fancy dress for crossing the Rockies by rail. Cutaway view of a automobile from the 1920s, with a film of automobiles in the Canadian Rockies at that time. The Canadian Rockies contribution to the war effort in the world wars, including descriptions and pictures of heroic actions by locals fighting the enemy. The Canadian Rockies in the movies, including posters of 'Saskatchewan', and 'River of No Return'. Helicopter skiing in the late 20th century, where helicopters would ferry skiers to the top of mountains, to ski down. Mountain climbers going up mountains, with display showing how they slept in tents anchored off the cliffs. Great way to spend time indoors when Banff was suffocating under forest fire smoke. $10 per adult, $9 for seniors, and AAA discount. Wife had no objection when I paid for 2 senior tickets, even though she was not yet 65. You know you are getting old when the museum cashier doesn't ask to see identification with dob!

Small but well designed museum, worth a short visit! It was a perfect rainy afternoon activity…read more Learned lots of history about Banff, and we enjoyed the temporary art exhibit Canoe. Would recommend!

What a great place to be if you have kids who loves dinosaurs!!! And even if you don't this place…read moreis still so cool! You can spend all day going through everything. Taking pictures, reading, exploring. Sadly we came on a rainy day so we didn't get to enjoy the outdoor activities that they had to offer. The gift shop I feel like needs a bit of an upgrade because a lot of stuff was outdated and dusty. Overall 10/10 magical experience. What if we were alive with dinosaurs??? - 4 yo question

For all those that love or curious in dino experience. Immerse in education, paleontology,…read moreanthropology, history, geology, science, technology. Parking is free. It's much easier to find parking earlier in the day. There are lots of washrooms outdoors and inside the museum. No reservations needed. Check with front desk for admission prices. This is how I will rate my experience: Sept 2009 - five stars for fun, kept dinosaurs appearing as real as possible. Makes me want to take more pictures with the dinosaurs which I did. July 2026 - four stars for fossils only showing various types of dinosaurs. I find it somewhat boring. Lots of updated signage. There are a lot of valuable information regarding dinosaurs, Alberta, and climate change. There is a café and gift shop which we looked around, but didn't find anything to buy. Feel free to enjoy and spend as much time as needed.

I love to learn about Native American history (US), or First Nations People in Canada. I had high…read morehopes for this museum - it had some excellent artifacts and information posted. It's a traditional-type museum that is self-paced with still, quiet displays & dioramas. I'm not a fan of the mannequin-style dioramas because it feels a little creepy to me, but that's just my aside thing. I hope one day they will update their museum to have interactive elements and to modernize. I'm glad to support this museum with my entrance fee. We spent about an hour here browsing the displays and enjoying the space.

Museum about the native Canadian Indians, inside a building resembling a 19th century log fort,…read morecomplete with towers, near the center of downtown Banff. Lots of mannequins with painted faces and hands, covered with traditional native Canadian Indian clothing. These mannequins are not in display cabinets nor in dioramas with background settings, but just out in the open behind security ropes. Low budget from the 1970s. Display showing warriors hanging from their chest muscles from the ceiling, in a ceremony. Women weaving behind a small hut. Women washing clothes. An Indian warrior on horseback using a bow and arrow to shoot a bison. Indians herding horses, with a dog running aside. Warriors in teepee. Indian chief presiding over a gathering. Canadian Mountie and Indian warrior side by side with their horses. Displays of headdresses, papoose, stuffed animals such as mountain lions and bison. Crafts, artifacts, native artifacts of the first nations. Gift shop with free coffee, except that I'm not addicted to coffee, unlike most of my fellow Yelp friends. Would have like to have seen big display dioramas of battles in the French and Indian Wars, and other wars involving native Indians in Canada. No showing of massacres. Would I come back? Only reason to come here is that all outdoor events smoked out by the smog created by the forest fires, causing me to cough.

I know several women in need and I prompted one of them to go to the Centre today. I accompanied…read moreher and was absolutely stunned by the amount of help she immediately received upon dropping in. A volunteer sat down with us and explained the services. There happened to be loads of free bread on site today so she was able to take as much as she needed. Coffee and snacks were available. Being that it's Christmas time, she was able to provide I.D. for herself and her children who will now receive a wrapped gift based on their choices out of donated items. That in itself put such a big smile on this woman's face that I almost cried. She also received a referral to the Women In Need Society resulting in a $100 voucher toward whatever she requires from there once it is officially approved. She can also call the Centre anytime for a food bank referral. I was totally beside myself as I watched all of this happen. We are so lucky to live in a country that can provide this kind of support. The Centre also offers many courses, some professional services and socialization opportunities. Their bulletin boards are full of great information regarding community resources and upcoming events. I walked out with a stack of brochures. There is a small area with a handful of computers with internet access as well as a fax and photocopy machine which can be accessed anytime. The Centre's appearance is very eclectic and it was also very hectic with volunteers tending to phone calls, walk-ins as well as women and children on-site using the Centre as needed. You can tell that the desks and other furnishings are well used and likely donated. Apparently the Centre may be relocated to another building in the neighborhood and if so, I hope they receive donations in order to upgrade these things, as it is much deserved. Honestly, if any woman is in need of resources and quick results, this is probably one of the best places in Calgary to go.