Banff Museums and Art Galleries

(Banff, Alberta - AB, Canada)



Many of the town's main museums and art galleries can be found clustered in the vibrant Banff Avenue area. Here you will be able to pay a visit to the ever-popular Banff Park Museum, as well as the Canadian Ski West, both of which rank favorably amongst the town's most popular cultural attractions.

Other notable draws in the area include the Buffalo Nations Luxton, where the history of indigenous Indian tribes is explored in great detail.

At the impressive Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, you will discover various relics and educational exhibits relating to the history of the Rockies, as well as an extensive collection of local landscape paintings created by the hands of renowned 20th-century Canadian artists, Peter and Catharine Whyte. Those looking solely for galleries should be sure to visit the Canada House Gallery.



Banff Park Museum

Address: 92 Banff Avenue, Banff, Alberta (AB), T0L 0C0, Canada
Tel: +1 403 762 1558
An important National Historic Site, the Banff Park Museum commemorates the country's early approach to natural history and conservation. Housed in a stylish log building, which was built in the early 1900s, the venue contains a vast collection of stuffed animals, together with an extensive library, art works and many geological finds.
Open hours: daily, June to September - 10:00 to 18:00; October to May - 13:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children

Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum

Address: 1 Birch Avenue, Banff, Alberta (AB), T0L 0C0, Canada
Tel: +1 403 762 2388
Specializing in the rich heritage of Canada, the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum is full of historic exhibits, including in-depth information about early Indian civilizations. Other highlights include photography exhibitions, a collection of musical instruments and many lively seasonal events, such as ceremonies, dances and songs.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 19:00; winter - 13:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, students and children

Canada House Gallery

Address: 201 Bear Street, Banff, Alberta (AB), T1L 1B5, Canada
Tel: +1 403 762 3757
Housing an impressive collection of art works by resident artists from all over the country, the Canada House Gallery is an established venue and first opened its doors in the 1970s. With many Inuit paintings on display, the gallery features a number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year, where both paintings and sculptures are available for purchase.
Open hours: Monday to Thursday - 09:30 to 18:00, Friday and Saturday - 09:30 to 21:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: free

Canadian Ski Museum West

Address: 317 Banff Avenue, Cascade Plaza, Banff, Alberta (AB), T0L 0C0, Canada
Tel: +1 403 762 8484
Located along the town's famous Banff Avenue, the Canadian Ski Museum West celebrates the area's popular winter sports scene. Featuring a range of exhibitions, which include historical information about all aspects of skiing in Canada, local exhibits are dedicated to the principal ski resorts around the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Open hours: daily - 07:00 to 21:00
Admission: free

Flux Glassworks International

Address: 1414 Railway Avenue, Canmore, Alberta (AB), T1W 1P6, Canada
Tel: +1 403 678 5051
With regular demonstrations and many superb glass works on display, which are available for purchase, Flux Glassworks International is situated in nearby Canmore, close to Banff. Varying in both size and form, these handmade glass sculptures are often extremely individual and unusual works of art.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:30 to 17:30, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Address: 111 Bear Street, Banff, Alberta (AB), T0L 0C0, Canada
Tel: +1 403 762 2291
The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is an impressive complex, being sited conveniently close to the lively Banff Avenue. Comprising an art gallery, an extensive photography collection and many local artifacts, this attraction offers a range of seasonal events, which include exhibitions, concerts and guided walking tours during the summer months. The well-stocked onsite shop is the perfect way to end your visit and is where you will find a range of souvenirs and postcards.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, students and children