All Museums

Bringing it all Together at the Cold Lake Museums Why Go? During your next visit to Cold Lake, make sure to plan a trip to visit one (or all!) of the Cold Lake Museums. Featured are the Air Force Museum, the Oil & Gas Museum, the Heritage Museum, and the Aboriginal Museum. Whether one topic piques your interest or you Read more...

Teaching Canada’s Aboriginal history since 1978. Why Go? Learn about the rich history of Aboriginal Peoples in this fascinating museum located in Portage College in the Hamlet of Lac La Biche. With nearly 2000 Indigenous artworks and artifacts from First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples catalogued to promote a greater understanding of this culture. The museum currently has 8 wonderful Read more...

Explore Plamondon’s Rich History and Heritage  Why Go? Located near Highway 55, you can find the Plamondon Museum in Lac La Biche County, one of four official bilingual communities. Explore exhibits highlighting Metis culture, trapping, music, church, and pioneer history. The museum welcomes visitors from June to September, Tuesday to Saturday, between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM, with admission by Read more...

Experience the diverse history of Bonnyville Why Go? Come visit the picturesque 3 acres of Bonnyville & District Museum. It features thirteen buildings including 2 churches, a replica of Durlingville School House, a 1920s store, a representation of Angus Shaw’s North West Trading post, the Bonnyville water tower, and house from 1907, and even more. Learn all about pioneer life Read more...

The Only Romanian Museum in Alberta! Why Go? For a day of fun, learning about history, and experiencing a new culture, plan a visit to The Romanian Pioneer Museum of Boian, located on RR 143, 4 miles north of Hwy 45. The museum features four fascinating exhibits for you to explore, including The Bordei, which was a half dugout shelter Read more...

Explore the History of How Fort Saskatchewan Came to Be Why Go? In historic downtown Fort Saskatchewan you will encounter the Fort Heritage Precinct nestled on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The Precinct is made up of beautiful parks and trails, a pioneer village, and a newly completed 1875-1885 North West Mounted Police (NWMP) Fort. Visitors can experience Read more...

An authentic vintage village! Why Go? Step into a part of history! The Iron Creek Museum consists of several heritage buildings which were moved on site including E.H. Hudson’s law office, Archie Beazer’s shoe shop and a Homesteader’s cabin. They are full of items from founding families as well as artifacts donated by other locals who were eager to contribute. Read more...

The Reynolds-Alberta Museum Celebrates the Spirit of the Machine using a massive collection of cars, airplanes, tractors and industrial machines to provide fun, entertaining and memorable experiences. From exploring the current motorcycle exhibit, Motorbikus Mechanicus…A Love Story, to learning to drive a Model-T, there are unusual experiences offered at every turn. Visitors can take a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Warehouse, Read more...

Where History Comes Alive! Why Go? The region is home to Canada’s premier Ukrainian cultural attraction, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. The history of Ukrainians in Alberta stretches back 130 years when the first Ukrainians to Canada settled in the Edna-Star region (north of Lamont). The story of early Ukrainian settlement and culture is brought to life at the Ukrainian Read more...

Experience the Rich Agricultural Heritage of the Area Why Go? Come out to Musée St. Paul Museum and explore the history of rich agriculture that St. Paul and region was built on. Varied displays throughout showcase the ways in which farming and agricultural pursuits have evolved throughout the years from when homesteaders first began to settle the area. Additionally, there Read more...