History museum
Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center
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Christine
June 9, 2021
Interested in learning a bit of Canmore history? Be sure to stop in to the Canmore Museum. With exhibits changing all the time there is a wide variety to learn about many different aspects of our little mining town and a great gift shop!
Michael & Katrina
April 17, 2022
Canmore's fascinating history is on full display at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center. Located inside the modern and beautiful Civic Center, this local museum provides great insight as to how Canmore has evolved over the years. Don't miss the permanent exhibit called "From Coal to Community," which traces the nearly 100 years of the town's growth and evolution. Another exciting exhibit is "Inside the Mine: A Virtual Reality Experience," where you can travel deep into a mine without having to get wet or dirty. The museum charges a modest fee to enter and is open Thursday to Sunday during normal business hours. Address: 902B 7th Avenue, Canmore, Alberta
Canmore's fascinating history is on full display at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center. Located inside the modern and beautiful Civic Center, this local museum provides great insight as to how Canmore has evolved over the years. Don't miss the permanent exhibit called "From Coal to Community,…
Melissa
January 9, 2020
Curious about the history of Canmore? Come hear the stories of the mountains and the Canmore community at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre. Along with their collections, the museum offers guided tours of Canmore's coal mining past and self-guided walking tour of downtown Canmore’s historic sites.
Taras
January 24, 2017
The Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre is dedicated to telling the stories of our mountains and our communities for present and future generations. Permanent displays about Canmore’s mining heritage, as well as the geology of the Rocky Mountains. Temporary displays change regularly. The Gift Shop specializes in books about the region, educational and heritage toys, local art, fossils and minerals, and more.
The Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre is dedicated to telling the stories of our mountains and our communities for present and future generations. Permanent displays about Canmore’s mining heritage, as well as the geology of the Rocky Mountains. Temporary displays change regularly. The Gift Shop sp…
Spring Creek Vacations
May 28, 2022
Located in the heart of our charming and historic downtown, the Canmore Museum collections, programs, and exhibitions provide numerous opportunities to explore and experience their mountain landscapes, culture, and community.
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902B 7 Ave
Canmore, AB