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Museums in Calgary

Art, history, and hands-on exhibits across the city

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Top museums in Calgary

Collections and exhibitions worth the ticket

Collections and exhibitions worth the ticket

Sam Centre
Museum

Sam Centre

4.6
(109 reviews)

Museum focused on the Calgary Stampede and its place in the city’s culture.

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Heritage Park
Top ratedPopularHistory Museum

Heritage Park

4.7
(8.0k reviews)

Large Western Canadian history museum with working antiques and seasonal re-creations with actors.

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Large Western Canadian history museum with working antiques & seasonal re-creations with actors.

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Glenbow Museum
Museum

Glenbow Museum

4.5
(1.9k reviews)

Art and local history museum with a permanent collection, archives, visiting exhibits, and events.

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Art and area history museum with a permanent collection and archives, plus visiting exhibits and events.

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Esker Foundation
Top ratedArt Museum

Esker Foundation

4.8
(495 reviews)

Contemporary art museum in downtown Calgary.

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Calgary Police Discovery Centre
Top ratedMuseum

Calgary Police Discovery Centre

4.8
(596 reviews)

Modern museum with exhibits on police work and true crime, plus an interactive forensics lab.

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Modern center featuring exhibits on true crime and police work, plus an interactive forensics lab.

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The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
Historical Landmark

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland

4.3
(2.3k reviews)

Check current opening hours before visiting.

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Wooden fort, built in 1875 by the North West Mounted Police, with history displays & offering tours.

Historic site, museum displays and tours in one stop.

"Allow time for both the displays and the outdoor parkland."

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Contemporary Calgary
Art Gallery

Contemporary Calgary

4.5
(520 reviews)

Contemporary art gallery in the city.

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