Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Fort Whoop-Up. Take a walk through the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) Gallery, listen to Napi stories by Blanche Bruised Head, Crafts, immersive video experience, vendors, food trucks, and an Elder Blessing.
all ages | children to attend with caregivers | free to attend
Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa
Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate the holidays. Make a Christmas ornament, collect a hand-forged trinket from the blacksmith, tour the barracks, see Napi's Santa Show, and enjoy a roaring fire, sleigh ride, and hot chocolate.
1–5 pm | all ages | registration encouraged | Fort admission $5 per person applies | $5 per wagon ride (separate) | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily
Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa
Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate the holidays. Make a Christmas ornament, collect a hand-forged trinket from the blacksmith, tour the barracks, see Napi's Santa Show, and enjoy a roaring fire, sleigh ride, and hot chocolate.
1–5 pm | all ages | registration encouraged | Fort admission $5 per person applies | $5 per wagon ride (separate) | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily
A senior working on a beading project.
Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa
Sip some tea, have a chat, and learn to bead with an Indigenous artist. No beading talent is required!
6-8pm | adults and seniors | registration required | refreshments provided | all supplies provided | $10 per person | please arrive 10 minutes early.
Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa
Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate the holidays. Make a Christmas ornament, collect a hand-forged trinket from the blacksmith, tour the barracks, see Napi's Santa Show, and enjoy a roaring fire, sleigh ride, and hot chocolate.
1–5 pm | all ages | registration encouraged | Fort admission $5 per person applies | $5 per wagon ride (separate) | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily
Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa
Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate the holidays. Make a Christmas ornament, collect a hand-forged trinket from the blacksmith, tour the barracks, see Napi's Santa Show, and enjoy a roaring fire, sleigh ride, and hot chocolate.
1–5 pm | all ages | registration encouraged | Fort admission $5 per person applies | $5 per wagon ride (separate) | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily
The Astounding Behaviours of Big Brained Creatures: Why are they So Smart?
The Friends of the Galt Museum & Archives cordially invite you to an evening of vibrant conversation and refreshment with Brian Keating: adventurer, pilot, naturalist, scuba diver, mountaineer, author and wildlife tour guide extraordinaire.
Brian has been leading groups in nature-based travel for over three decades, exploring some of the most amazing wildlife areas on the planet. He’s a weekly guest on CBC Radio Calgary and has been recognized for his dedication to environmental efforts with numerous awards and honorary degrees. His inspiring and educational discussion of leadership and the magic of the natural world is not to be missed—there are limited tickets available so reserve your spot today!
$50/person | adults & seniors | doors open at 7 pm, presentation begins at 7:30 | a fundraiser organized by the Friends of the Galt Museum & Archives
Celebrate the Festival of Lights at the Galt! Join us for Diwali at the Galt, featuring rangoli, captivating performances, vibrant dancing, soulful music, and a delectable feast of samosas, laddoo, and chai (while supplies last). Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with stunning decorations and cultural displays, and don't miss the chance to create your very own diya. In partnership with the India Canada Cultural Association, this Diwali celebration promises to be a memorable experience. Don't miss it!
2:00–4:00 pm | adults and seniors | children to attend with caregivers | registration not required | free to attend
Join us for a guided exploration of both internal and external soundscapes as part of the Politics of Sound exhibition. Participants will activate new listening practices using two of the exhibition’s interactive artworks, Jessica Thompson’s Walking Machine and Adam Basanta’s Plugs (the most important thing is).
Join artists Sandra Cowan and Annie Martin of Lethbridge Walking on a meditative sensory walk in the Helen Schuler Nature Reserve.
Join the Galt's Community Program Coordinator Kristin Krein for a walk and talk around the Elizabeth Hall Wetlands, discussing plants and ways of knowing.
Join the Galt's Community Program Coordinator Kristin Krein for a walk and talk around the Elizabeth Hall Wetlands, discussing plants and ways of knowing.
Join us for a guided exploration of both internal and external soundscapes as part of the Politics of Sound exhibition. Participants will activate new listening practices using two of the exhibition’s interactive artworks, Jessica Thompson’s Walking Machine and Adam Basanta’s Plugs (the most important thing is).
Join us for a guided exploration of both internal and external soundscapes as part of the Politics of Sound exhibition. Participants will activate new listening practices using two of the exhibition’s interactive artworks, Jessica Thompson’s Walking Machine and Adam Basanta’s Plugs (the most important thing is).
Join artist Jessica Thompson for a special guided exploration of both internal and external soundscapes as part of The Politics of Sound exhibition.
Join us for a guided exploration of both internal and external soundscapes as part of The Politics of Sound exhibition. Participants will activate new listening practices using two of the exhibition’s interactive artworks, Jessica Thompson’s Walking Machine and Adam Basanta’s Plugs (the most important thing is).
Join us for a guided exploration of both internal and external soundscapes as part of the Politics of Sound exhibition. Participants will activate new listening practices using two of the exhibition’s interactive artworks, Jessica Thompson’s Walking Machine and Adam Basanta’s Plugs (the most important thing is).
Visit the museum for a very special exhibit launch to celebrate The Politics of Sound, open to the public and members alike.
The Friends of the Galt Museum & Archives cordially invite you to an evening of vibrant conversation and refreshment with Brian Keating: adventurer, pilot, naturalist, scuba diver, mountaineer, children's author and wildlife tour guide extraordinaire.
Once known as both the Miners' Cemetery and the Pioneer Cemetery, St. Patrick's Cemetery is one of the oldest in our city. Walk with us as we commemorate the generations that started Lethbridge and provided the foundation for what our city would become.
Collaborate with your team to solve a series of puzzles as you race against the clock.
Our Michif experience is designed to immerse visitors in how Métis people and culture influenced the Fort and southern Alberta. This experiential tour will provide a glimpse into Métis culture and life in southern Alberta.
Trade in the modern life of 2022 and step back into the 1800s. Life and Labour of a Fort Trader is an extended tour of Fort Whoop-Up from our traders’ perspective.
With this experiential tour, we hope to provide insight into these Niitsitapi traditions and practices through multiple activities, stories, and interpretations from our Indigenous interpreters.
Think you know Lethbridge’s river valley? This outdoor experiential tour will showcase the history of the Belly River (Oldman River) valley.
Our Michif experience is designed to immerse visitors in how Métis people and culture influenced the Fort and southern Alberta. This experiential tour will provide a glimpse into Métis culture and life in southern Alberta.
Collaborate with your team to solve a series of puzzles in Discovery Hall as you race against the clock. Do you have what it takes to unravel the mystery of the gallery?
Trade in the modern life of 2022 and step back into the 1800s. Life and Labour of a Fort Trader is an extended tour of Fort Whoop-Up from our traders’ perspective.
With this experiential tour, we hope to provide insight into these Niitsitapi traditions and practices through multiple activities, stories, and interpretations from our Indigenous interpreters.
Our Michif experience is designed to immerse visitors in how Métis people and culture influenced the Fort and southern Alberta. This experiential tour will provide a glimpse into Métis culture and life in southern Alberta.
