While men’s stories are told in detail, women are often stereotypically represented in objects related to their traditional social roles, limited to the home, domestic duties, and childrearing. Through this narrow depiction, museums have done a disservice to the real history of women’s contributions to society. Join us as we search the Canmore Museum’s collection...
The 1988 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XV Olympic Winter Games, was a multi-sport event held from February 13 to 28, 1988, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The skiing events were held west of the city at the Nakiska ski resort in Kananaskis Country and at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park in Canmore. Join...
Put your sleuthing cap on! We need your help identifying and building context around some of our unidentified photos. This introduction to our summer-long Questions of Identity Community Gallery exhibit will give insight into some of the identification issues archives face in documenting community history. Join us in for this drop-in Community Day program as...
Get your magnifying glasses ready! The Canmore Museum has many tiny objects in the collection, like pins and buttons. Join us as we work to explore our tiniest objects and methods for storing, labelling and preserving the tiniest treasures! Masks wearing is encouraged by program participants. ABOUT THE PRESENTER Mercedes Cormier brings 8 years of...
The Canmore Museum is undertaking several heritage planning and development iinitiativesniatives, including a heritage inventory update, the Canmore Mining Heritage Strategy, and a RE-ORG of its collections. Throughout today, join museum staff, contractors, and volunteers to get a behind-the-scenes look at the many projects being undertaken to protect, preserve and promote Canmore's rich cultural and...
You have most certainly heard of the Canmore Hotel, but Canmore has a long history of motels, lodges, and cabins where travelers and new arrivals took a rest or settled in. Join us as we explore the history of lodging in Canmore and the Bow Valley. We will look at photos, postcards, and other ephemera...
Join us as we explore the history of Canmore Schools through the lens of our archival school records. Will you find your report card? What memories can you share of teachers, the buildings, and your time in school? What should the museum focus on collecting and preserving about Canmore school life? What should be preserved...
Get your magnifying glasses ready! The Canmore Museum has many tiny objects in the collection, like pins and buttons. Join us as we work to explore our tiniest objects and methods for storing, labelling and preserving the tiniest treasures!
MEMBER MONDAY: MINER'S PLAQUE PROJECT Are you curious about what happened to all the Miner's Plaques that once donned the walls of the museum's front desk area? The Miner's Plaque Project has been an ongoing venture for the Canmore Museum team and we've been working to consolidate a comprehensive list of Canmore Miners and creating...
DISCOVER THE PAST: UNCOVER HIDDEN GEMS IN HISTORIC PHOTOS! Join us for a unique journey through time at the Canmore Museum's Member Monday, where we'll be exploring the hidden details in our fascinating archival photo collection. Delve into the backgrounds of these old photos to uncover hidden buildings, vanished landmarks, and intriguing curiosities. Get ready...
