Events

Museum Toy Box: A Special Collection Tour Join us for a special collection tour showcasing some of the most fascinating toys in our museum's collection. Discover a unique side of...

Hop into History: Easter at the Canmore Museum Celebrate Easter weekend with a fun-filled family pop-up at the Canmore Museum! Join us outside for crafts, hands-on artifacts, and activities that...

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR Step back in time and explore Canmore’s rich history on this guided walking tour through the heart of downtown. Over the course of five key stops,...

Join us at the Canmore Museum for a special free guided tour in celebration of Seniors Week! Explore the rich history of Canmore and the Bow Valley through engaging stories,...

Join us at the Canmore Museum on Miners Day as we honour the generations of families who built this town from deep within the mines. On July 13, 1979, the...

MOUNTAIN SOUNDS: SONGS & STORIES OF CANMORE Join us at the Canmore Folk Music Festival and explore the rich musical history of our town at the Canmore Museum’s community booth!...

MOVIE IN THE GARDENS: THE GOONIES Get ready for a summer evening of adventure, nostalgia, and outdoor fun! The Canmore Museum is excited to launch our Movie in the Gardens series...

Pop-Up Full-Day Kids’ Camps at the NWMP BarracksAugust 2025 | Ages 6–10 | Small groups, 6 spots per day We’re excited to announce a special pop-up series of full-day kids’...

CONCERT IN THE GARDENS: MARI ROSEHILL Join us for an evening of live music in the beautiful NWMP Barracks Heritage Gardens with Alberta-based indie folk artist Mari Rosehill. Known for...

PRESERVING CURIOSITY: FOOD, STORIES & TRADITIONS IN THE GARDEN Join us as we gather in the beautiful NWMP Barracks Garden to explore the connections between food, memory, and culture. Together,...

COMMUNITY GARDEN HARVEST Celebrate the changing of the season with the Canmore Museum’s annual Community Garden Harvest at the historic NWMP Barracks! This yearly tradition brings the community together to...

MOVIE IN THE GARDENS: NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Enjoy an evening outdoors at the NWMP Barracks heritage gardens with a community screening of Night at the Museum. This family-friendly comedy...