Calgary Historical Sites
The Military Museums
At The Military Museums, the army, naval and air force stories share a site at 4520 Crowchild Trail SW. Its collections include four regimental museums and the Naval, Army and Air Force Museums of Alberta. The Founders’ Gallery and Library & Archives are associated with the University of Calgary.
- Opened
- 1990 as the Museum of the Regiments
- Address
- 4520 Crowchild Trail SW
- Type
- Military-history museum complex
- Includes
- Museums, gallery, library and archives
How It Developed
The original Museum of the Regiments opened to the public in 1990. Expansion construction started in 2006, when the name changed to The Military Museums. The new and expanded complex officially opened in June 2009.
Exhibitions and Programs
Visitors can explore permanent displays, changing exhibitions and military-history programs. The operator’s website has current information on events and visiting arrangements; schedules and exhibitions should be checked there rather than assumed from an older guide.
The Military Museums in pictures
Photo gallery.
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