With the help of our partners and supporters, the Canmore Museum provides thousands of visitors with remarkable experiences each year. Building a vibrant and welcoming community which celebrates and connects with Canmore’s culture, history and landscapes — inside and outside the Museum — begins with you.
Become A Member
Our members represent a community of people inspired by the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountain landscape that surrounds us and the culture, language and traditions of those that have called this place home for over 10,000 years. When someone invests in a membership, they are taking an active role in supporting arts and culture in our community and region.
BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER
By joining the Canmore Museum, you become part of our museum community. Members enjoy:
- Free admission to the Canmore Museum.
- Premium Museum@Home Digital Program Library
- Free or discounted admission to numerous museum events.
- Discounts at the Museum Shop.
- Discounts at participating local merchants.
- Invitations to exclusive Museum Members events that take you behind the scenes to see how your membership is supporting the Canmore Museum.
One hundred percent of your membership fee supports programs and exhibitions.
If you have any questions about purchasing or renewing a membership, please contact Sarah with Visitor and Membership Services.
PURCHASE OR RENEW TODAY!
Becoming a member of the Canmore Museum online has never been easier. Memberships are for one year from the date of purchase, and there is an option for automatic renewal. Membership fees are:
- Individual | $25
- Family | $45
- Business | $100
Renewing your membership online is just as easy. Membership renewals take effect on either the day following the expiry of a current membership or on the day the membership was renewed for an expired membership.
You may also choose to become a member or renew your Membership through one of the following two options:
- Call our Visitor and Membership Services staff at (403) 678-2462 to arrange your Membership
- Mail your cheque, payable to the “Centennial Museum Society of Canmore” to: Canmore Museum, PO Box 8849, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 3K1
MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT
If you have any questions about purchasing or renewing a membership, please contact Sarah with Visitor and Membership Services.
Make A Donation, Make An Impact
Every donation directly impacts our programs and exhibitions and helps maintain access to our collection. Whether it’s a one-time gift or a recurring donation, your support matters to us and it is greatly appreciated.
MAKE A DONATION
Your donation makes a strong statement – it speaks to your passion and your support for the Canmore Museum.
Make A Donation OnlineIf you wish, you can also donate through one of the two following options:
- Call our Visitor Services staff at (403) 678-2462 to arrange your donation;
- Mail your cheque, payable to the “Centennial Museum Society of Canmore” to: Canmore Museum, PO Box 8849, Canmore, Alberta T1W 0C1
2021 tax receipts will be issued for all gifts of $10 or more if made before December 31. Charitable tax receipts will be issued in the credit card holder’s name only in accordance with CRA regulations.
BECOME A CHAMPION
The Champions’ Circle is an inspiring group of people committed to sustaining excellence at their community museum. They are avid life-long learners at the heart of the museum with exclusive access to museum exhibitions, resident and guest curators and collections with a passion for community building and ensuring the sustainability of arts and culture in Canmore and the Bow Valley.
If you are interested in working with us to champion the vision of the Canmore Museum and the Canmore NWMP Barracks Provincial Historic Site, please contact Ron Ulrich, our Executive Director to learn more about how you can join the Champions’ Circle.
EXTEND YOUR SUPPORT
To learn more about how you can support the Canmore Museum through sponsorships, donations, or planned giving, please contact our Executive Director, Ron Ulrich.
Join Our Volunteer Community
For over 25 years, volunteers have played an important role in the day-to-day work of the Canmore Museum. They have been found on the front lines, serving visitors in various programs or the Museum Shop, and behind-the-scenes, helping maintain our collections. Our volunteers are all ages, come from all backgrounds, and are passionate about sharing their time, talents and energy. Some volunteers have been with us since we first opened!
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Get involved, meet new people, learn about local culture, history and geology, and make a difference in your community. Whether behind the scenes or working with visitors, there are many opportunities to volunteer onsite at the Canmore Museum.
Our volunteers can work remotely as well. There are numerous ways to support the organization while working from home. Our Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Suttie, would love to hear from you about the type of volunteer opportunities you are seeking to match you with the right project!
APPLY TODAY!
Join our vibrant and diverse volunteer community! If you are interested and available to donate at least six hours per week with a minimum six month commitment; and meet our minimum age requirements (18+), please fill out your volunteer application below.
If you are a youth and would like to volunteer with us, we would love to hear from you to discuss opportunities for you to become involved. Please contact Susan Suttie by email to set up a time to chat by phone.
APPLY TODAYLEARN MORE
If you would like to learn more about our volunteer program, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Suttie. Susan herself is a passionate volunteer with the Canmore Museum and would enjoy hearing from you.