Museums and galleries in Calgary

Museums and galleries in Calgary

1. SeeSoutheast

   Bow Valley Ranche

   William Roper Hull Ranche House

   Former ranch, now a historical site. Features interpretive walks, art gallery, artisan gardens, and restaurant.

2. BuySoutheast

   Inglewood

   Centred on 9 Ave SE, east of the Elbow River, this quirky neighbourhood is almost devoid of chain businesses, leaving a sea of unique businesses. The highlights are the coffee shops, art galleries, trendy clothiers, and upscale furniture shops. Inglewood is an urban shopping area, an historic district, and a downloadable self-guided walking tour is available.

3. SeeCity Centre

   Stampede Park

   The site of Calgary's world-famous exhibition and rodeo, the Stampede Park is east of the Beltline in Victoria Park. Not only are the grounds the site of the excitement of every July's Calgary Stampede, they also house a conference and exhibition centre (the BMO Centre) and a casino.

4. SeeCity Centre

   The Confluence

   The Confluence (formerly known as Fort Calgary), a Northwest Mounted Police (NWMP, now RCMP) fort was built in 1875 at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers (near modern Inglewood). It became the nucleus around which Calgary grew. The original fort was destroyed decades ago. Today, it is a museum and historic site focusing on the history of the city and of the RCMP.

   9AM-5PM·$11/adult, $11/concession, $6/youth, $8/senior, indigenous peoples and children free

5. DoNorthwest

   WinSport

   Canada Olympic Park / Winter Sport Institute at Canada Olympic Park

   Take a tour of the site of the 1988 Winter Olympics, which includes going to the top of the ski jump for a fantastic view. Four runs are available for your skiing pleasure during the winter months, and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame museum is open year-round. The halfpipe and rail park are frequented by some very talented skiers and snowboarders, making for interesting viewing. The COP hosts Canada's first bobsleigh track and you can pay to take a bobsleigh ride in winter. There is also a summer "luge" run (Skyline Luge) and a zipline runs from the top of the ski jump tower.

6. SeeCity Centre Not mapped

   Chinese Cultural Centre

   Located in Chinatown, the centre piece of the complex is modeled after the Hall of Prayers of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. The Chinese Artifacts Museum is located on the lower level of the centre. Exhibits include the story of Chinese immigration in Canada, and the history of the Chinese community in Calgary. There are also replicas of different kinds of Chinese artifacts, including Terracotta warriors, mahogany furniture set, ceramics, sculptures, clothing, bronze pieces and art.

   Cultural Centre: 9AM-9PM daily; Museum: 11AM-5PM daily

7. SeeSoutheast Not mapped

   Inglewood

   Inglewood is Calgary's oldest neighbourhood and the site of the city's original downtown. It is also one of Calgary's most culturally influenced and eclectic areas. Inglewood contains everything from stores targeted at bikers, to unique boutiques, antique stores, galleries, and restaurants. It is not as developed as some of the city's downtown districts, but it is quickly becoming one of the city's most popular "urban chic" neighbourhoods. It lies immediately east of downtown (east of 1st Street E) and is concentrated along 9th Avenue SE. Just to the north is the Bow River and the Calgary Zoo.

8. BuyNorthwest Not mapped

   Kensington

   Centred on 10 Street NW and Kensington Road NW, Kensington is home to art galleries, fashion retailers, and antiques. It is somewhat more upscale than, say, Stephen Avenue Walk or Inglewood, but not in a snobby way.

9. SeeNortheast Not mapped

   Telus Spark

   formerly the Telus World of Science

   Founded as the Calgary Science Centre in 1967, it took this name when it moved to a new building in 2011. It is a place where people of all ages and abilities can put their imagination into action. Constructed on over 18 acres of reclaimed land, the new facility features over one hundred hands-on exhibits, four exhibit galleries, plus a travelling exhibition gallery, an expanded and enhanced Creative Kids Museum, Calgary's only HD digital Dome Theatre, a new Presentation Theatre and Learning Centre, a atrium, and a outdoor park.

   Sun-Fri 9AM-4PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, first Thu of each month 9AM-9PM, second Thu 9AM-4PM, then reopens to 18+ only 6PM-10PM·$19.95 (adult/youth)

10. SeeNortheast Not mapped

    The Hangar Flight Museum

    formerly Aero Space Museum of Calgary

    Over 24 aircraft are on display, as well as 58 aeronautical engines. A section details the Canadian space programs. Archives containing documents about aeronautics are also located on the premises.

    10AM-4PM daily·Adults $15, Senior (65+) $11, Student (12-17 or valid student ID) $10, Children (3-11), Children (0-2) free, Family $35

11. SeeSouthwest Not mapped

    The Military Museums

    The most extensive military museum in Canada outside of the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, this facility houses galleries devoted to four local army regiments, galleries for the air force and navy, and several general interest galleries. It covers Canadians' service in the Boer War, the World Wars, the Korean War, the Cold War, and post-1945 operations with the UN and NATO including Cyprus, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. There is an outdoor historical vehicle display. Formerly the Museum of the Regiments.

12. DoSouthwest

    Gasoline Alley Museum

    The museum is open year round unlike the Heritage Village.

    Summer 10AM-5PM, winter Tue-Sun 10AM-4PM·$10.95/adult, $5.65/child, $6.95/youth, $8.75/senior

13. SeeCity Centre

    Glenbow Museum

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    Closed for renovation until 2026·$16/adult, $11/concession, $10/child, $40/family, +5% GST

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Calgary (CC BY-SA 4.0).