Spring Breakup Activities: Museums

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military museumTHE MILITARY MUSEUMS

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.

 

 

 

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Weekends 9:30am – 4pm

ADMISSION

ImageExtract-148Adults $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
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THE MILITARY MUSEUMS

themilitarymuseums.ca

4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Calgary AB T2T 5J4

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heratage park copyHERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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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
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Haskayne Mercantile Block
Open daily 10am – 6pm

Railway Café
Open daily 9am – 5:30pm

Selkirk Grille

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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)
ImageExtract-154Senior (65+) $19.99 (2 consecutive days $24.99)

HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE

1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.
Calgary, AB T2V 2X3
heritagepark.ca

 


GLENBOWTHE GLENBOW MUSEUM

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
glenbow 2Wed: 9am – 5pm
Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 11:30am – 7:30pm
Sat: 9am – 5pm
Sun: 12pm – 5pm

ADMISSION PRICES

Adult (18+) $14
Senior (65+) $10
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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


gost trainATLAS COAL MINE

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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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
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FALL HOURS:

Sep 1st – Oct 13th: 9:30 – 5pm

SITE ADMISSION:

1 person $7.00 (tours not included)
Family $21.00 (tours not included)

ImageExtract-164Tunnel 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)

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$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


dinoROYAL TYRRELL MUSEUM OF PALEONTOLOGY

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.

 

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Sep 1 – May 14: 10am – 5pm (Tues-Sun)
Easter Weekend Apr 18-21: 10am – 5pm (Fri-Mon)
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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)

ImageExtract-172Cooperating 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.

tyrrellmuseum.com

 

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