Special Exhibits: 2012-2013
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Suitable for all Grades
These programs are offered during the run of the temporary exhibits listed. For information on costs and how to book check the FAQ and Booking info page.
Lethbridge schools, please inquire about our free bussing program at time of booking.
SPONSORED BY
Friends of the Galt Society
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OCT 06 - JAN 13, 2013
Archaeology is a fascinating way to discover the human stories hidden under the soils and across the landscape of southern Alberta.
Archaeologists uncover 11,000 year-old bison bones by digging several metres under the prairie grasses. They excavate depressions that turn out to be garbage dumps and privies to learn about people who lived in a coal mining town in the Crowsnest Pass.
Dart points found with ancient animal bones uncovered by erosion, family belongings unearthed in the remains of an historic ranch building, and surveys compiled of human and animal figures carving into stone help us understand those who lived here before our time.
Organized by the Galt Museum & Archives and community advisors
FEB 02 - MAY 19, 2013
This exhibit, on loan from the Canada Science and Technology Museum, honours individuals whose outstanding scientific or technological achievements have made a great contribution to society.
Compelling stories of curiosity, challenge, problem-solving and discovery by Canadian scientists, inventors, engineers and medical researchers provide inspiration and insight.
Well-known scientists like Alexander Graham Bell and Sandford Fleming stand beside lesser known but no less significant people like Reginald Fessenden and Maude Abbott.
Accompanying education program suitable for grades 4+. Bilingual exhibit labels.
Organized & circulated by the
JUN 01 - SEP 02, 2013
This exhibit, on loan from the Canadian Museum of Civilization, showcases over 30 pieces of wind-powered Canadian folk art from its collection dating from the 1870s-1970s.
Weathervanes have been part of the European and North American landscape for centuries, perched atop every community’s tallest buildings, on barn roofs, church, steeples, and castle towers. Many are now considered icons of folk art.
Whirligigs,
on the other
hand, are created to amuse and entertain. These wind-driven lawn ornaments
are generally small figural creations, which, when placed outdoors, engage
in frantic movements as they ceaselessly accomplish nothing.
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