Best Museums in Calgary

A historic NWMP outpost at the Bow & Elbow rivers, featuring a museum on policing, whiskey smugglers, and CPR railroad patrols.

Heritage Park is a living history museum with reconstructed historical buildings from different time periods, exhibits, costumed interpreters, a steam engine ride, and a paddle wheel boat on the Glenmore Reservoir.

A free basement museum located in the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre that features replicas of Chinese artifacts, including terracotta warriors, silk garments, and mahogany furniture, as well as an exhibit on Chinese-Canadian history.

A museum in Heritage Park with a large public collection of antique vehicles, gas pumps, and vintage signs.

Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, features music-related attractions including halls of fame and a collection of music artifacts. It also offers educational events, workshops, and concerts.

The National Music Centre, housed in Studio Bell, features music-related attractions including halls of fame and a collection of music artifacts. It also offers educational events, workshops, and concerts.

The Glenbow Museum showcases exhibits illustrating the historical development of Western Canada, including early fur traders, the North West Mounted Police, and the oil industry. It also hosts temporary exhibitions from around the world.

Telus Spark science museum is perfect for families and features a variety of fascinating interactive exhibits and multimedia presentations, as well as lectures and educational workshops.

An interactive museum featuring hands-on exhibits, a dome theater, and planetarium shows that make science fun and accessible.

An architectural marvel housing interactive exhibits celebrating Canada's rich musical heritage.

A comprehensive museum complex showcasing Canada's military history through artifacts, vehicles, and personal stories.

Studio Bell is home to the National Music Center and some pretty interesting architecture.

One of the world's largest dinosaur and fossil areas.

The Military Museums is the largest museum in Western Canada, showcasing the history of Canada's Navy, Army, and Air Force.

At the Glenbo Museum, you can see a large collection of over 33,000 art pieces and artifacts, including indigenous cultures, military memorabilia, and works by Canadian and international artists.

Visit the Canada Sports Hall of Fame at Canada Olympic Park, which displays artifacts like Olympic costumes, photos, and the torch from the 1988 games.

Telus Spark Science Center offers hands-on science fun for everyone with interactive activities, an Infinity Dome Theater, and a Brainium Outdoor Park.

The Creative Kids Museum at Telus Spark Science Center has activities designed for developing minds.

The Hangar Flight Museum showcases over 30 aircraft from early models to military planes, highlighting Western Canada's aviation history.

Start by visiting the Royal Troll Museum, where you can see dinosaur fossils, including that of a T-Rex.

A really well done living history park on par with Colonial Williamsburg.