Who says museums are boring? The following places have history and hands-on activities that are a sneaky way of learning something new.

ALBERTA RAILWAY MUSEUM 
Take a train ride back in time to the Alberta Railway museum. See their extensive collection of railway or tour the railway buildings around the grounds. Location: 34 Street NW, Edmonton.

AERO SPACE MUSEUM OF CALGARY
4629 McCall Way NE
Phone: 403-250-3752
Website: asmac.ab.ca
Visit the Aero Space Museum - a living history documenting aviation in Canada.

BANFF PARK MUSEUM
National Historic Site - Banff, AB
Phone: 1-403-762-1558
Website: pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ab/banff/index_E.asp
The museum’s original exhibit collection reflects andcommemorates an early approach to the interpretation of natural history in Canada.

BAR U RANCH
National Historic Site - Longview, AB
Phone: 1-888-773-8888
Website: pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ab/baru/index_E.asp
This ranch explores the history of the ranching industry and its significant role in the settlement of Western Canada. (Open May to October.)

CALGARY CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE MUSEUM
The only museum in Canada devoted exclusively to Chinese culture; see life-sized clay warriors who once guarded the tomb of Qin Shihuang, China’s first emperor, as well as ceramics, bronzes and paintings. Location: 197 - 1 Street SW.

CANMORE MUSEUM AND GEOSCIENCE CENTRE
Provides diverse public programming including summer long geology camps. Encourage your young rock hound to explore the world we live on by visiting cmags.org.

CAVE AND BASIN
National Historic Site - Banff, AB
Phone: 1-403-762-1566
Website: pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ab/caveandbasin/index_E.asp
Discover the birthplace of Banff National Park when you explore the original hot springs cave.

CREATIVE KIDS MUSEUM
701 -11 Street SW
Phone: 403-268-8302
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Website: creativekidsmuseum.com
The Creative Kids Museum showcases extraordinary exhibits and programs that feature music, drama, fine arts, perception and your child’s endless creativity.

EAST COULEE SCHOOL MUSUEM
East Coulee, AB
Phone: 1-403-822-3970
Website: ecsmuseum.com
The Museum offers tours and interpretive programs based on research of the 1930s and the peoples of this area. Excellent for school groups and clubs and can accommodate all ages.

FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM
4124 - 11 Street SE
Phone: 403-246-3322 (May to October)
Website: firefightersmuseum.org
Come to the Museum and experience the equipment and memorabilia of the Fire Services’ past.

FORT CALGARY HISTORICAL PARK
750 - 9 Avenue SE
Phone: 403-290-1875
Website: fortcalgary.com
“Connecting yesterday to tomorrow.” Where people, a place and history intersect to rebuild the NWMP Fort Calgary as the centre of Calgary.

FRANK SLIDE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE
Crowsnest Pass, AB
Phone: 1-403-562-7388
Website: frankslide.com
The Centre tells the story of one of the largest landslides in North America.

GALT MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Lethbridge, AB
Phone: 1-866-320-3898
Website: galtmuseum.com
Become immersed in local history with permanent hands on exhibits.

GLENBOW MUSEUM
130 - 9 Avenue SE
Phone: 403-268-4100
Website: glenbow.org
Meet explorers and entrepreneurs, artists and athletes in our Mavericks Gallery. Then experience the Blackfoot people’s rich history, see magnificent Asian sculpture,march through a vast military collection, explore West African symbols, see amazing rocks and minerals and discover fascinating visiting exhibits. There’s a lot for all ages to see and do at Glenbow!

GRAIN ACADEMY MUSEUM
Round-up Centre on the Plus 15 level in Stampede Park
Phone: 403-263-4594
Website: grainacademymuseum.com
The Grain Academy and Museum is an interactive celebration of the grain industry in Western Canada.

HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP INTERPRETIVE CENTRE
Near Fort Macleod, AB
Phone: 1-403-553-2731
Website: head-smashed-in.com
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump bears witness to a custom practiced by Native people of the North American plains for nearly 6000 years.

HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE
Travel back in time  to Canada’s largest living historical village. Whether you take a train ride around the park or get on the S.S.Moyie, there are over 150 exhibits ready for you to explore. Location: 1900 Heritage Drive SW.

THE MILITARY MUSEUMS
4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Phone: 403-974-2850
Website: themilitarymuseums.com
The Museum’s mission is to preserve artifacts and archival material related to the military history of Canada, with an emphasis on Western Canada.

OLYMPIC HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM
88 Canada Olympic Road SW
Phone: 403-247-5452
Website: coda.ca
Capture the Olympic experience by visiting two floors of displays dedicated to winter Olympic sports.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE HISTORIC SITE
Rocky Mountain House, AB
Phone: 1-403-845-2412
Website: pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ab/rockymountain/index_E.asp
Explore this exhibit covering the fur trade, exploration ofthe West and Native peoples.

ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM
Check out the Wild Alberta gallery. It takes visitors across, over and under Alberta’s diverse landscapes and is like no other museum experience in Canada. With new touring exhibitions featured each year, there’s something new to discover with each visit. Location: 12845 - 102 Avenue, Edmonton.

ROYAL TYRRELL MUSEUM
6 kms northwest of Drumheller
Toll free: 310-0000 then 403-823-7707
Website: tyrrellmuseum.com
Begin your journey through geological time with galleries and feature exhibitions that celebrate the spectacularhistory and diversity of life on Earth.

TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE
701 - 11 Street SW
Phone: 403-268-8300
Website: telusworldofscience.com/calgary
The exhibits shows and programs spark the imagination, satisfy the most curious of minds and inspire a spirit of lifelong learning.

WHYTE MUSEUM OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
111 Bear Street, Box 160
Banff, Alberta
Phone: 1-403-762-2291
Fax: 1-403-762-8919
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Website: www.whyte.org
The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is an exciting place for people from around the world to explore and learn about the art, culture, and history of the Canadian Rockies. Open 10am to 5pm daily. Admission: Adults $6; Seniors/students $3.50; Families (2 adults, 2 children) $15; and children 6 and under are free. Archives and Library open from 10am to 5pm Monday through Friday. The Whye Museum Shop is open from 10am to 5pm daily.

YOUTHLINK – CALGARY POLICE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE
2nd Floor, 316 - 7 Avenue SE
Contact: Gail Niinimaa
Phone: 403-206-8927
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Website: youthlinkcalgary.com
Kids experience first-hand how police investigate crimes, deal with crime-related issues and respond. It is a unique chance to go deep inside the world of police and the crimes they face. It’s a hands-on centre that can teach and inform youth on some of the big issues they deal with today: drugs, violence, internet predators, gangs, bullies and more.The goal is to involve and educate through activities and interactive exhibits. Kids are invited to get into uniform, get fingerprinted or see the outcomes of poor decisions. At the Call Box Gift Shop you can buy police-related toys, games, books, crested clothing and giftware and more!