Date Published | April 28, 2014 |
Company | Leadstone Group Inc., Oilfield HUB, Oilfield PULSE |
Article Author | Kyle K. Fujita |
Category | Articles |
Tags | Alberta Museums, Atlas Coal Mine, Heritage Park Historical Village, Royal Tyrrell Museum Of Paleontology, The Glenbow Museum, The Military Museums |
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This multi-faceted attraction houses eight museums under one roof for the price of a single admission.
Visitors can easily spend a day or two taking in the wide variety of exhibits. From authentic armoured vehicles and fighter planes, the history of the regimental galleries, or the rotating contemporary art and heritage exhibitions of the Founders’ Gallery, the size and scope of The Military Museums has made it one of Calgary’s top attractions.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Weekends 9:30am – 4pm
ADMISSION
Adults $10
Seniors $5
Students $4
Family $20
Youth (7-17) $4
Children (Under 7) Free
Veterans & Serving Military Personnel Free
Members of The Military Museums Free
Free Parking
THE MILITARY MUSEUMS
4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Calgary AB T2T 5J4
During the summer, Heritage Town Square, Gasoline Alley Museum and the Historical Village are open. Heritage Town Square, loaded with great shopping, food establishments and a 2-acre nature park located before the gates and is a FREE ZONE. Admission to the Park includes access to Gasoline Alley Museum, the Historical Village and all rides.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Gasoline Alley Museum
Open daily 9:30am – 5pm
Historical Village (May 17 – Sep 1, 2014)
Gates open at 9:30am, Village opens at 10am
Park closes at 5pm
Haskayne Mercantile Block
Open daily 10am – 6pm
Railway Café
Open daily 9am – 5:30pm
Selkirk Grille
Open daily for lunch
Open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner
Reservations recommended and can be made by calling 403.268.8607 or online.
ADMISSION (OPEN MAY 17TH)
General $24.99 (2 consecutive days $31.24)
Child (3-6) $12.99 (2 consecutive days $16.24)
Youth (7-14) $17.99 (2 consecutive days $22.49)
Senior (65+) $19.99 (2 consecutive days $24.99)
HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE
1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.
Calgary, AB T2V 2X3
heritagepark.ca
The Glenbow features world-renowned travelling exhibitions, as well as their popular permanent exhibits. See the story of Southern Alberta’s past and the settlement of the West.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon: Closed
Tue: 9am – 5pm
Wed: 9am – 5pm
Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 11:30am – 7:30pm
Sat: 9am – 5pm
Sun: 12pm – 5pm
ADMISSION PRICES
Adult (18+) $14
Senior (65+) $10
Student (With Valid Id) $9
Youth (Ages 7-17) $9
Family (Up To 2 Adults & 4 Youth) $32
Child (Ages 6 And Under) Free
Glenbow Museum Members Free
Call 403-268-4110 for group bookings
GLENBOW
130 9th Ave S.E.
Calgary, AB T2G 0P3
glenbow.org
Dig into the darkest years of Alberta’s past. Wander through an intact historic landscape, in a stunning badlands setting. Climb the last wooden tipple in Canada (pictured left). Explore the underground. Ride in a mine locomotive. Hear the stories of the men who dug for coal. Dynamic guides make the Atlas fun for the whole family.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Open May 3rd – Oct 13th, 2014
May 3rd – Jun 26th: 9:30 – 6:00
SUMMER HOURS:
Jun 27th – Aug 24th: 9:30 – 8:30
Aug 25th – 29th: 9:30am – 6pm
Aug 30th – 31st: 9:30am – 8:30pm
FALL HOURS:
Sep 1st – Oct 13th: 9:30 – 5pm
SITE ADMISSION:
1 person $7.00 (tours not included)
Family $21.00 (tours not included)
Tunnel Tour:
$15/person or $45/family 1.2h
(site admission included in tour price)
Mine Train Tour:
$10/person or $30/family 45 min
(site admission included in tour price)
Ghost Walk:
$10/person or $30/family
(Offered Tues & Thur, Jul 1 – Aug 22, 2014
ATLAS COAL MINE
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Box 521, 110 Century Dr.
East Coulee, AB, T0J 1B0
atlascoalmine.ab.ca
The museum boasts 47,000 sq ft of exhibits in a series of galleries chronologically celebrating the 3.9-billion years of life on Earth. Some of the stars of the show include specimens of Tyrannosaurus Rex, Albertosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops.
The museum offers a wide range of amenities to make your visit more enjoyable; from audio guides and programs, to the Cafeteria and Gift Shop.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Sep 1 – May 14: 10am – 5pm (Tues-Sun)
Easter Weekend Apr 18-21: 10am – 5pm (Fri-Mon)
May 15 – Aug 31: 9am – 9pm
Open seven days a week.
ADMISSION (OPEN EASTER WEEKEND)
Adult (18-64) $11.00 (2 day $16.50)
Senior (65+) $8.00 (2 day $12.00)
Youth (7-17) $6.00 (2 day $9.00)
Children (6 and under) Free
Family $30.00 (2 day $45.00)
(Two adults and their children (7-17) to a max group of 8)
Cooperating Society Members Free
Experience Alberta’s History Pass Free
Canadian military personnel with CFOne cards Free
The Royal Tyrrell Museum is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Badlands, 6 km (4 mi) northwest of Drumheller, Alberta, in Midland Provincial Park.