The Military Museums

06/19/2026

Some stories are told through words. Others are told through art.

June 21, 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

It is a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, while reflecting on the stories that continue to shape Canada.

You can explore these perspectives through Dark Chapters and Reading the Ruins, an exhibition by acclaimed Métis artist David Garneau currently on display in the Founders' Gallery.

Join us for special exhibition tours:
📅 June 20, 11:00am – Curator's Tour with Dick Averns
📅 June 22, 3 p.m. – Artist Tour with David Garneau
Included with regular admission.

06/18/2026

Congratulations to Major (Ret'd) Kent Griffiths, MMM, CD, on being named the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) Volunteer of the Year.

A familiar face to many at The Military Museums, Kent serves as Curator of the Calgary Highlanders Regimental Museum and Archives and has dedicated decades to preserving and sharing Canada's military history.

A Canadian Armed Forces reservist for 42 years, Kent continues to serve the military and veteran community through numerous volunteer leadership roles, including with The Royal Canadian Legion, the Calgary Highlanders Regimental Association, the Organization of Military Museums of Canada, the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre and several veteran support organizations.

From mentoring youth and supporting veterans to organizing Remembrance Day ceremonies and preserving the stories of those who served, Kent's impact can be felt across Calgary and beyond.

This national recognition is a testament to a lifetime of service, leadership and dedication.

Please join us in congratulating Kent on this well-deserved honour.


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06/16/2026

Father's Day is 5 days away. Rain or shine, Father's Day is on.
Here's everything you need to know.

Sunday, June 21
Doors Open: 10 a.m.
Event Ends: 5 p.m.

Activities throughout the day:

✅ Tank Tours (T-72 + Leopard)*

✅ Weapons Handling

✅ Rucksack & Gear Try-On

✅ Outdoor Obstacle Course*

✅ Beer Garden & BBQ*

✅ Military Genealogy Tracing

📍 4520 Crowchild Trail S.W.
Free parking on site.

https://bit.ly/3Sd8N5w
*Outdoor activities, including tank tours, the obstacle course and beer garden, are weather permitting.

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06/15/2026

MONDAY MYSTERY: How do you identify a battlefield trophy 100 years later?

At first glance, this captured German 77mm field gun looks like many other First World War artifacts.

But for years, one question remained:

Where was it captured, and by whom?

During a restoration project, researchers at The Military Museums dug into archival records and uncovered an incredible story. They traced this gun to the Battle of the Scarpe in August 1918, where soldiers of the 20th Battalion captured it during Canada's Hundred Days campaign.

What was once an anonymous piece of equipment became a direct connection to the Canadians who fought, advanced and held the line more than a century ago.

You can see this captured German gun on display at The Military Museums.

06/12/2026

Tactical Days participant spotlight: HMCS Tecumseh

HMCS Tecumseh, Calgary's Naval Reserve Division, will be joining Tactical Days at TMM alongside Navy Days and the Naval Museum of Alberta.

Meet serving sailors, learn about life in the Royal Canadian Navy, explore naval displays and discover the role Canada's Navy plays at home and abroad.

Whether you're curious about naval service, Canadian military history or careers in the Navy, this is your chance to connect with the people who serve.

📅 Aug. 15-16, 2026
📍 The Military Museums

🎟 Included with regular museum admission.
https://bit.ly/3SgRqAH

06/10/2026

Make this Father’s Day one to remember at The Military Museums.

https://themilitarymuseums.ca/events/fathers-day-at-the-military-museums

Looking for Father’s Day activities in Calgary? Join us on June 21 for tank tours, hands-on experiences, family fun and a beer garden.

06/09/2026

Skip the brunch. Bring Dad to The Military Museums on June 21 for hands-on history, and a beer garden. Free parking. All ages welcome.

Activities:

✅ Tank tours (T-72)

✅ Weapons handling

✅ Sit in a Starfighter cockpit

✅ Rucksack + gear try-on

✅ Outdoor obstacle course

✅ Camo face painting

✅ Beer Garden

✅ Military Genealogy Tracing

Ticket Prices
$40 Family
$17 Adult
$7 Seniors/Children

www.themilitarymuseums.ca

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06/08/2026

The Military Museums (TMM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Goldsworthy as its new director, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the institution.

Goldsworthy is a recognized museum leader with 15 years of experience in museums and heritage associations across Canada. He holds a master’s degree in history from Queen’s University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto. He is also a published Canadian military historian and material culture expert who has served on several museum boards and committees.

Before joining The Military Museums as director, Goldsworthy served as museum director & curator of the Royal Canadian Military Institute (RCMI), one of Canada's largest military history museums. There, he enhanced the museum, collection, and profile, which included the creation of one of the most diverse and complete collections of Canadian military uniforms in existence.

He also served as Toronto’s manager of collections & research, leading the city’s first indigenous repatriation project; as director of collections & research at the Lorne Scots Regimental Museum; as an educator and historian at TMM; and as a contributor to the Royal Ontario Museum’s arms and armour collection.

On his vision for TMM: “The Military Museums has a dedicated team, an impressive collection, and a strong reputation as Canada’s second largest military museum. I see an opportunity to build on this foundation and help make it one of the finest in the country. By strengthening content, deepening community ties, and improving the visitor experience, we will reach more audiences and expand the museum’s impact.”

In addition to his professional background in museums and academia, Goldsworthy served as a Toronto firefighter and holds various first-responder and hazardous-materials technician credentials.

As the youngest person to serve as director of The Military Museums, Goldsworthy brings a strong commitment to museum leadership, public history and sector best practices.
Please join us in welcoming Ryan to The Military Museums.

06/08/2026

06/06/2026

Today, we remember the thousands of Allied soldiers who landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. But there is another Canadian story from June 6, 1944, that deserves to be told.

Hours before many troops reached the beaches, paratroopers of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion became some of the first Allied soldiers to land in occupied France.

Their mission was to destroy bridges, secure key routes and prevent German reinforcements from reaching Normandy.

At the strategically important Le Mesnil crossroads, only about 30 Canadian paratroopers managed to assemble from the 100 expected.

Then a German Panzer Grenadier force approached.

Outnumbered and facing overwhelming odds, the Canadians did the unexpected.

They fixed bayonets and charged.

The attack threw the Germans into confusion and helped delay their advance toward the beaches.

For eight days, Canadian paratroopers held their position, helping protect the success of the D-Day landings.

While the beaches of Normandy are rightly remembered, the story of Canada's airborne soldiers is one that should never be forgotten.

Lest we forget.

Photos: Library and Archives Canada

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