Current Exhibitions
NEWS & NOTEWORTHY
New Permanent Exhibit:
From the Collection opens October 24th in the
Hallway Gallery!
From the Collection fills the main-floor hallway with artifacts from the museum’s collection. Rotating the items on display every six months helps us share more stories behind these treasured items. Recent Acquisitions are showcased by centering the voices of the donors themselves.
Once again, the energy, curation, and organization at LIFF 2026 were outstanding. The festival saw a general increase in attendance over 2025 and expanded in several meaningful ways. The addition of a closing film on the Monday following the main weekend, held at the Sterndale Bennett Theatre at the Yates Memorial, proved exceptionally successful, while the expanded May programming drew strong participation from community members. READ MORE
Ella Emma Dunn was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and spent her early adult years working at the local Lucky Strike cigarette factory. After leaving the United States…
This exhibit explores how the Buffalo Treaty can support individual and community wellness in all its forms: spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental.
Curated by AotaanAakii (Shield Woman) Camina Manychief
We’re excited to feature updated content for the Chinese Experience section of the permanent exhibition!
This update includes the proper recognition of individuals that had been unnamed in archival photographs for many years. Newly written content and images also help depict a wider range of life for Chinese Canadians in the early years of Lethbridge.
Thanks to Angeline Simon for leading content development, Karina Mak for translation, and Lidija Sijacic for graphic design.