The Military Museums

08/28/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? 🇨🇦
Step inside the King’s Own Calgary Regiment Gallery and explore more than a century of Calgary’s military history.
Discover the stories of Calgarians who served through two world wars, peacekeeping and NATO missions, Afghanistan and beyond, all told through the artefacts, uniforms and personal stories preserved in the gallery.
Make The Military Museums part of your weekend plans.
📍 4520 Crowchild Trail SW
🕙 Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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08/26/2026

Final days to experience David Garneau: Dark Chapters and Reading the Ruins.

The exhibition closes Sunday, Aug. 30, which means there are only a few days left to explore the work of Métis artist and scholar David Garneau at the UCalgary Founders’ Gallery at The Military Museums.

And tomorrow, Aug. 27 | 3PM, join curator Dick Averns for a guided art tour exploring the stories, histories and ideas behind the exhibition.

If you’ve been meaning to visit, now is the time.

Learn more: https://themilitarymuseums.ca/events/art-tour-david-garneau-dark-chapters-and-reading-the-ruins-27-aug

08/25/2026

When was the last time you saw a teen actually put their phone down? The Military Museums can make you do that.

Western Canada’s largest tri-service military museum - tank park, WWI trenches, a WWII wheelhouse, the Great Escape experience, Scavenger hunt and if you’re lucky, meet real veterans bringing the stories to life.
Open daily, free parking, affordable admission.

08/21/2026

An adventure with a purpose - Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness is back.

On Oct. 25, a team of cavers will head underground into Rat's Nest Cave near Canmore to raise funds in support of military veterans and family members impacted by operational stress injuries.

Presented by the Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund, the event supports mental health and wellness initiatives for veterans, serving members and their families.

Led by experienced Canadian caver Christian Stenner and supported by Canmore Cave Tours, participants will climb, crawl and squeeze their way through the cave while raising funds for an important cause.

Want to take on the challenge? You can join the team or support a participant with a donation.

Learn more: https://www.canmorecavetours.com/into-the-summit

08/20/2026

This Saturday, Aug. 22, join us for a closer look at a rare notebook owned by Métis leader Louis Riel during his years in exile following the Red River Resistance.

Annie Murray from UCalgary's Rare Books and Special Collections will bring the original notebook to The Military Museums and explore its story and contents. Then, head into Founders' Gallery with curator Dick Averns to see how the notebook and other historical objects connect to David Garneau's Dark Chapters and Reading the Ruins exhibitions.

📅 Aug. 22 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Founders' Gallery
🎟️ Included with regular admission. No registration required.

08/19/2026

On This Day | Aug. 19, 1942

The story of Dieppe did not end on the beaches.

Of the nearly 5,000 Canadians who took part in the Dieppe Raid, 1,946 became prisoners of war.

Among them was Lt. Douglas. While held at Oflag VIIB, he carved small pieces of wood, including a scene from his prison window. He also lived through the period when Canadian prisoners were shackled by their German captors.

Some prisoners found ingenious ways to free themselves, fashioning keys from the small can openers found on sardine cans in Red Cross parcels.

Today, these carvings, handcuffs, and a handmade “can opener” key are preserved at The Military Museums. Small objects that tell a much larger story of captivity, resilience, and survival after Dieppe.

On the 84th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, we remember the Canadians who fought, those who were captured, and those who never returned home.

08/19/2026

08/17/2026

Thank you, Calgary!
We had an incredible turnout over two days for the first-ever Tactical Days at The Military Museums.
Thank you to everyone who came out, and to the military, first responder and community organizations, volunteers, staff and partners who helped bring the weekend to life.
From the vehicles and hands-on experiences to the conversations and connections made throughout the grounds, it was a weekend to remember.
Thank you for making our first Tactical Days such a success!

08/16/2026

08/16/2026

Tactical Days - Day 2
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