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.

For a small town museum, this place offers far more than you'd expect. There are larger towns and…read moreeven small cities that don't have a local history museum of this caliber. I have returned to visit this museum many times. The museum is located in a converted train station, with a few historic buildings relocated next to it (e.g. a one-room schoolhouse). There is also a well-maintained CPR caboose on the property. A few years ago the museum expanded to include an exhibition hall, located immediately behind the station. The collection is excellent and well curated, even before the addition of the exhibition hall. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and helpful. It's worth the visit, especially because the local history is more significant than one might expect.

It's hard, but I have to drop a half star here. When I was here last, it was newly open. I could…read moreexcuse some empty areas in the museum, and some messy bathrooms, but during a recent visit, the same area was fairly empty, and the bathrooms were still a mess. Now it was Treaty Day, and they had a few events here, so maybe this is the reason for the washroom sloppiness (there was a talent show, bbq, and 10k run---I was too late for all of them) :( But yeah, last year I was in awe. I noted some shortcomings, but I assumed they'd get remedied after a year or so of operation. Unfortunately, not much was different. Museums should be dynamic and ever-changing. They should give reason for return visits. Our people have so much to offer, and THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM. So, let's represent! (Don't get me wrong though---I'll be back!). On a techie note, they did have free wifi, so I was able to check email on my phone!

To be honest I have a bit of mixed feelings about this place. First of all it is a great venue, the…read moreexhibition is very interesting and you can learn a lot about the history i.e. Treaty No. 7. But, ... then there is what Corey already mentioned: some display lights were off or broken, an area with a photo exhibition was completely in the dark, posters were starting to peel off from the displays... There seems to be a lack of maintenance. The experience with the staff however was flawless. Very friendly and professional. A note on the side: some trails are still closed after the 2013 flooding.

Must visit this shop or at-trek-tion first for all Star Trek fans, trollers and inquisitive minds…read more There are more places to check out in Vulcan. Please inquire with the staff for at-trek-tions map. Check on google website for their next event(s). Visit the holodeck. We purchased a few items - Star Trek green shirt, light blue with black outline of Spock with the saying, "Are you out of your Vulcan mind?" and Vulcan leather and metal bottle opener. Excellent and informative customer service from the staff. Vulcan Tourism and Trek Centre is the exact same destination if someone googles Vulcan Tourism and Trek Station. Worth the trek to rural town of Vulcan. Live long and prosper.

If you like Star Trek and want to get some cool merchandise. This is the place to stop in. Awesome…read morestaff.

We decided to go Canada Day. It was quite good, musical ride every couple of hours. The museum…read morewas interesting and there were interactive plays presented by the staff. There was also a Canada Day barbecue with cake. We had only planned to stay half the day but ended up staying the entire day. It was well worth the time spent. There was a gift shop selling all the usual tourist trinkets. The plays were humorous and well presented. And all of the staff were friendly and pleasant. My only recommendation is on a hot day to bring an umbrella for shade as the benches around the riding stable do not have sunshade cover.

Musical ride was cancelled because of rain yesterday... really this is Alberta no one is going to…read moremelt. And no handicapped doors. Upon entering we stood (I sat) and waited at least 5 minutes while 2 female and one male staff members finished their conversation before being acknowledged.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada…read more The museum is in the heart of DT Calgary and composes of four floors. First Floor - Museum kiosk, gift shop, access to downtown and some exhibitions in the hallways for the building/hotel/conference room. Second Floor - all the silly features from (assume) modern art. Features changed periodically (e.g. quarterly, monthly, etc.). Modern art is junk in my opinion but what does a guy who has a dual degree in History & Art History know about this stuff? Third Floor - Dedicated to First Nation(als) aka Native Americans/Indians. The main purpose I wanted to visit Glenbow and Royal Alberta up in Edmonton. I was curious how Canada as a federal government and general population viewed the genocide/diaspora for the First Nationals and unfortunately... It's not that different than how Americans treated them but why would it be? Fourth Floor - Random stuff and a women power exhibit. The woman exhibition was interesting with highlights focusing on a photographer who joined the dominant male explorers to venture to the Glacier and Northern Rockies in the early 20th. Her photography was sick~! The fourth floor was bleh aside from her corner. The museum had many other exhibits on various floors showcasing Canadian & Alberta fore-fathers. I may have my wires crossed w/ Glenbow & Royal Alberta so I apologize for that. I will update as I sift through my pictures to remind me what I just experienced. Access/Roads: A It's in DT. Parking: A Weekend was easy. Public parking everywhere for $10USD/$13 CDA. Distance: C DT Los Angeles is appx 1,600 miles away (~2,600 KM). Costs: A $13 USD/$18 CDA. Students, kids and seniors cost ~$9 USD/$12 CDA. This is a great starter place to learn about general Canadian stuff, Alberta History, First Nation issues and so forth. Worth scoping out as I was uber excited to visit. I spent over five hours so wear some comfy shoes, expect to walk around a lot and so forth. There is a convenient bathroom/washroom aka sh*tter on every floor. Additionally, organized spots to rest/sit for us disabled/terminal ill peoples. Safe travelings my friends and I hope your fears don't paralyze you to live. Consolidated photo gallery: https://www.facebook.com/SiRTurbo/media_set?set=a.10157283091752324&type=3 IG @cigarcpa www.cleeshyun.com

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.

While visiting Waterton Lakes NP, we had a day open and a friend suggested we come here. Glad we…read moredid. Smashed-In-Head is a significant historical exhibit, deservedly a UNECSO World Heritage site. The entire exhibit is well-presented and contains tons of information about the jump, the people and how the historical record is being examined and preserved. It's a great learning opportunity for young and mature. And it's not too expensive. Most of the exhibit is housed within the building but there's an overlook trail to the edge of the jump that is a must but other than seeing the actual cliff, doesn't provide much information. Nice views, though. You should walk the lower trail to get a different perspective of the jump and the campsite, as well. Highly recommended.

The center was built into the mountain. We began with a :20 film reenacting a buffalo hunt 1,000…read moreyears ago. Donovan Troy, our guide told us about how all the parts of the Buffalo were used and stored for the future generations. The UNESCO Heritage Center was beautifully displayed. We followed the boardwalk outside to see the Buffalo cliff. The grounds are lovely. This was an informative stop. Three thousand acres is the size of this First Nation land. There were elevators, restrooms and a gift shop.

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!

HIDDEN MUSICAL GEM IN PLAIN SIGHT…read more Wow! We had a fantastic time at Studio Bell, home to the National Music Centre and the Canadian Music Halls of Fame. Studio Bell is much more than a museum and describes itself as a "hub for music, innovation and cultural discovery in Canada." Housed in a breathtaking modern architectural wonder, Studio Bell's collection includes instruments ranging from harmonicas to huge organ pipes, music memorabilia and artifacts, early keyboards and other electronic gear and gorgeous stage costumes. Among the instruments we saw on display was the upright piano used by Elton John to compose many of his early hits. Studio Bell houses four Music Halls of Fame - the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and the Quebec Music Hall of Fame. We enjoyed the newest exhibit honoring Nelly Furtado, the 2026 Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee. Everyone - but especially musicians - can easily spend hours at Studio Bell. There are many interactive exhibits that let you pop on headphones and play actual instruments alongside a video. It was fun stepping inside a vocal booth and hearing myself sing really badly off-key :o) Admission is $24.50 Adults and $19.50 Seniors (Wednesday free for seniors). We wish we had known about the Greatest Hits Tour ($12 Adults/$8 Senior) and the Backstage Tour ($16 Adults/$12 Seniors) that would have given us more insight into the museum's many treasures.

Absolutely spectacular walk through the history of Canadian music. This is a must see if you're…read morevisiting Calgary. For lovers of music this is like heaven. 5 stars!