Programs

All are welcome to attend the opening celebration for LandMarks 2017: Lethbridge.
Join students from the University of Lethbridge who will have their artworks on display at Fort Whoop-Up as part of this national event during Aborignial Week 2017.

All ages | Free Admission

Join us for fun fireside before bedtime.

Admission fees apply | Admission includes interpretive tour and a complimentary wagon ride

Listen to Elders in the tipi and learn about Blackfoot Culture

Family Program

adults to attend with children | admission fees apply

Thu JUN 29

Learn how to promote the local heritage on the most popular social platform! Belinda Crowson of the Lethbridge Historical Society will help you get started with tips on planning, content, target audiences, and getting more followers. The approach is applicable to any non-profit organization.

Archives Program | Lecture | Adults & Seniors

Sat JUL 01

Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial with tours, wagon rides, music,
a mini pow-wow and more!

At the Galt Museum & Archives, celebrate with music, performances, crafts and free popcorn!
Explore our exhibits using a special Canada Day treasure hunt.

All Ages | Free Admission

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. Ce projet est financé en partie par le gouvernement du Canada.

Sat JUL 01

Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial with tours, wagon rides, music,
a mini pow-wow and more!

At the Galt Museum & Archives, celebrate with music, performances, crafts and free popcorn!
Explore our exhibits using a special Canada Day treasure hunt.

Museum Community Day | All Ages | Free Admission

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. Ce projet est financé en partie par le gouvernement du Canada.

Tue JUL 04

Get your hands wet and soapy! Find out about the history of felting and make a felted bar of soap.

Summer Family Fun | Hands-on history | Families

Wed JUL 05

Ron McMullin, Executive Director of the Alberta Irrigation Projects Association, will share the history of irrigation in southern Alberta, today's irrigation system and what irrigation does for the region.

Wednesday at the Galt | Lecture | Adults & Seniors

Sun JUL 09

Join Darren Aoki (University of Plymouth), Carly Adams (University of Lethbridge), and the NMCP Project Team for a talk and activities to launch this special three-month exhibition exploring representations of Japanese-Canadians in southern Alberta through 20th century local press coverage. More details to come! 

Special Program | Adults & Seniors | Free Admission

Tue JUL 11

Join us for our annual ice cream social!  Make (and eat!) your own ice cream and learn about the history behind this delicious treat.  

Summer Family Fun | Hands-on history | Families

Thu JUL 13

People know museums, people know libraries, but archives often remain a mystery. This is the chance to be introduced to the fantastic historical resources in the Galt Archives. Tour the archival facility, learn the rules and procedures, and find out how to search for records through our easy-to-use online database.

Archives Program | Lecture | Adults & Seniors

Wed JUL 15 | 10-4 pm

Visit Lethbridge cultural institutions. The Community Culture Craze celebrates our 50-year twin-city relationship with Saint-Laurent, Quebec.

All Ages | Free Admission

Tue JUL 18

Create a bottle rocket to celebrate Moon Day, which is observed annually on July 20 and commemorates the day man first walked on the moon in 1969.

Summer Family Fun | Hands-on history | Families

Tue JUL 18

Guided historic walking tour of St. Patrick's Cemetery. Meet at west end 5 ave North.

$4/ticket; $3/Galt pass holders

Wed JUL 19

Harold Pereverseff, President of the Lethbridge Twinning Society, will discuss the history and role of the society in establishing and maintaining relationships with Lethbridge’s twin cities.

Wednesday at the Galt | Lecture | Adults & Seniors

Wed JUL 19

Guided historic walking tour of Mountain View Cemetery. Meet at Eternal Flame on Scenic Dr S.

$4/ticket; $3/Galt pass holders

JUL 24-28 and AUG 14-18

$150 for a 5-day camp. Partners: Helen Schuler, Galt, New West Theatre, Fort Whoop-Up. Program at different locations throughout the week.

Register at SAAG 403.327.8770 ext. 21

Tue JUL 25

Join Sofie Forsström of the Oldman Watershed Council for a story and craft. Meet some watery friends and learn where we live: the wonderful Oldman watershed!

Summer Family Fun | Hands-on history | Families

Wed JUL 26

Guided historic walking tour of St. Patrick's Cemetery. Meet at west end 5 ave North.

$4/ticket; $3/Galt pass holders

Thu JUL 27

Guided historic walking tour of Mountain View Cemetery. Meet at Eternal Flame on Scenic Dr S.

$4/ticket; $3/Galt pass holders

Tue AUG 01

Find out about the history of carnivals and play some homemade carnival games, many of which you can recreate at home.

Summer Family Fun | Hands-on history | Families

Wed AUG 02

Come find out about the history and importance of the St. Mary River Irrigation District from Terrence Lazarus.

Wednesday at the Galt | Lecture | Adults & Seniors

Thu AUG 03

Join us for a walking tour to learn about the fascinating history of buildings in downtown Lethbridge.

Café Galt | Lecture | Adults & Seniors

Tue AUG 08

Join Taren Hager from the Oldman Watershed Council to explore how kids and families can have fun while helping protect the environment. Free popcorn! 

Summer Family Fun | Hands-on history | Families

Thu AUG 10

Learn basic watercolour technique and create a beautiful watercolour painting!

Galt Workshops | Hands-on history | Adults & Seniors

Sat AUG 12

This summer, travel in comfort with our bus tour partner Red Arrow Motorcoach and bring a friend to learn the history of the area from our expert guides, immerse yourself in local stories, meet fascinating characters and indulge in fabulous food.

The day starts at the museum with a fascinating talk on the culture and history of Hutterites in southern Alberta. Next, you'll travel to Wilson Hutterite Colony for a guided tour and delicious lunch!  Don't forget to bring a bit of cash if you'd like to buy some fresh veggies or homemade buns. 

Half day | 9–2 pm | $50 (+GST) | Register by A...

Tue AUG 15

Make a rainbow craft while learning the science behind rainbows and the hydrologic cycle.

Summer Family Fun | Hands-on history | Families

Wed AUG 16

There have been many histories written about Southern Alberta. They are usually separate stories, from discrete perspectives. Viewed from the eyes of the Oldman, our shared history is fascinating. Anna Garleff from the Oldman Watershed Council will explain this history going back 60,000 years, and how it might even help predict the future!

Wednesday at the Galt | Lecture | Adults & Seniors

Tue AUG 22

Make a mini-paddle boat and learn the history of steam and paddle boats in southern Alberta. You can test your creation in our kiddie pools, or take it home for bath time.

Summer Family Fun | Hands-on history | Families

Tue AUG 29

Experiment with watercolour paints and create a beautiful painting!

Summer Family Fun | Hands-on history | Families