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Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Experience and learn about the art, culture, and the human and natural history of the Canadian Rockies--enjoy the four galleries, archive and library, heritage homes, shops, guided walks and tours. Free Museo Funatic Packs have activities to help kids 5-12 explore the museum. The museum was founded in 1968 by artists, philanthropists and world travellers Peter and Catharine Whyte. He was a member of one of Banff's pioneer families, and she was from a distinguished Massachusetts family. They met at the Boston Museum School of Fine Art in 1927, at a time when Canadian landscape painting was undergoing change. They married, made Banff their home and painted the grandeur of their beloved mountains. Daily 10 am-5 pm (closed Xmas and New Years). $6, sen/stu $3.50, -7 free, families (2 adults, 2 children) $15.
Address: 111 Bear Street,
 Send an Email (57)  1 403 762-2291
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Cave & Basin National Historic Site
The birthplace of Canada’s national park system. Exhibits, guided tours and the film Steam, Schemes & National Dreams recount how the discovery of the Cave and Basin springs led to the creation of Banff National Park, Canada’s first. See the Cave & Basin springs, replica 1887 bathhouse and grand bathing pavilion. Interpretive boardwalk trails (free) skirt the warm marsh, where you can discover the original cave opening and unique flora and fauna. $4, sen $3.50, 6-16 $2, family $10, includes a guided walk (11 am, daily in summer and Sat/Sun in winter). Mid May-Sept 30: 9 am-6 pm, otherwise: Mon-Fri 11 am-4 pm and Sat-Sun 9:30 am-5 pm.
Address: 311 Cave Ave,
1 403 762-1566
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Walter Phillips Gallery
The Banff Centre's Walter Phillips Gallery explores Canadian contemporary art. Tues-Sun noon-5 pm (to 9 pm Thur). Exhibits:
Address: Glyde Hall, The Banff Centre, St Julien Rd, Banff AB
Send an Email (3) 1 403 762-6281
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Heritage Hall
Heritage Hall hosts exhibits on the western mountains above the Fairmont Banff Springs lobby. Free. 9 am-9 pm.
• Ongoing Celebration of the Castle in the Rockies heritage of The Fairmont Banff Springs, a Canadian landmark renowned for its architecture and history.
Address: The Fairmont Banff Springs Banff AB CA
1 403 762-2211
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Buffalo Nations Museum
Recalls when Native people followed the buffalo herds into the Bow Valley, hauling their belongings by travois. Displays interpret clothing, hunting techniques, legends and myths, and historical Banff Indian Days. The museum displays a wealth of native arts and a slice of daily life including richly ornamented costumes, a beautifully decorated teepee, colourful quill work and historical hunting equipment. It is a cultural display that celebrates the richness, diversity, continuity and, above all the resilience of the First Nations people. Life-sized scenes depict daily living and ceremonies. Museum shop. $8, $6 stu/sen, $2.50 6-12, -6 free, family $16.50. Summer: 11 am-6 pm. Winter: 1-5 pm.
Address: 1 Birch Ave, Banff AB T0L 0C0
1 403 762-2388
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Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
Western Canada’s oldest natural history museum. The elegant 1903 building is a showpiece of architecture and natural history interpretation. Banff’s mammals, birds and insects are preserved in authentic Victorian style—displays date back to 1860. There are knowledgeable interpreters, a reading room and hands-on discovery room. May 15-Sept 30 10 am-6 pm; Oct-mid May 1-5 pm. $4, sen $3.50, 6-16 $2, family $10. Prices include free guided tour (check times with museum).
Address: North of the bridge, 91 Banff Ave,
1 403 762-1558
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