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Galt Museum & Archives

Name: Galt Museum & Archives
Address: 502 1 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J1Y4, CA
Telephone: +14033203954
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The Galt Museum & Archives engages & educates our communities in the human history of southwestern AB

We're a community gathering place, sharing and making history in southwestern Alberta.

10/10/2026

This weekend is the LAST CHANCE to check out Dried Out: Prohibition in Alberta!

The exhibit will close on October 11, at 5pm so make a point to stop by the Galt Museum this weekend!

Exhibit synopsis:

Dried Out: Prohibition in Alberta

In 1915, Alberta made alcohol illegal — and the impacts reached far beyond the glass.

Dried Out explores the social, political, and cultural ripple effects of prohibition through photographs, documents, and artifacts from the Provincial Archives of Alberta.

Discover how this era helped shape women’s suffrage, policing, and public attitudes that continue to influence us today.
Now on display at the Galt Museum & Archives.

This travelling exhibit has been developed by the Provincial Archives of Alberta

Exhibition link in bio!

10/05/2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Chickadee Pop-Up is back at the museum this year! The market hosts a wide array of vendors selling art, ceramics, handmade clothing, jewelry, vintage clothing and homewares, and more, all hailing from Calgary, Edmonton, and beyond. This year’s Chickadee Pop-Up will take place on November 13th from 4 - 8 PM and November 14th from 10 AM - 4 PM, just in time to find the perfect handmade or vintage gift for the holiday season.

Admission to the museum includes the market, so you can make a day of it! - Bring a friend, shop from these amazing out of town vendors, peruse our current exhibitions, and enjoy a drink from SideIce Kakigori and snacks from our local food vendors Antojitos Latin Market & Cafe & Marco's Bagels while you’re here!

10/02/2026

You are invited to join us for a Community Forum and Q&A event happening at the Galt Museum and Archives on October 8th! Following our Conversation Cafe on September 25th, we’ve identified questions and concerns that we decided that our community would like more information about in the weeks leading up to the October 19th referendum. This follow-up event is intended to help us answer some of those questions together. Everyone is welcome to join, whether or not you attended the first event!

This event is the second in the series of three events (two off-campus and one full day teach-in at the University of Lethbridge).

Register here: https://uleth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2f7WNNbiIUnU9QW

09/30/2026

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Toddler Time

Bring your toddler and small children to an interactive morning at the Galt Museum & Archives. A fun-filled morning with toys, activities, book reading, and a private toddler time in the museum to explore the current exhibition.

Event link: https://www.galtmuseum.com/events/toddler-time-october-2026

9:00–10:00 AM | toddlers and their caregivers | museum admission rates apply | free to members

09/29/2026

October 22, 2026 | Recipes from the Archives - Stafford Family Cookbook

Step into the kitchens of the past for an evening of heritage cooking and delicious storytelling! Join Galt’s own Community Programmer, Kristin Krein, and Archives Assistant, Bobbie Fox, as they explore recipes from the Archives - this fall we are enjoying the historic Stafford Family cookbook! Together, we’ll prepare a featured heritage dish and sample a variety of recipes from the past — some comforting, some surprising, and some that may test your culinary courage!

Take home a cookbook featuring recipes from all four Recipes from the Archives programs so you can continue exploring local history in your own kitchen.

Registration link: https://www.galtmuseum.com/events/recipes-from-the-archives-stafford-family-cookbook

5–7 PM | adults & seniors | registration required | $25

09/28/2026

October 18, 2026 | 1:30 - 3:30 | Galt Museum Viewing Gallery

Stephane Lecture: THE HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION: 70 Years Later

Learn about the illegal invasion of a neutral European country by the Soviet Union in October 1956, while the world watched another military crisis unfold in the Suez Canal area of Egypt.
Discover how and why the Hungarian people decided to put their lives on the line to achieve freedom and independence, but saw their dreams suddenly crushed by a determined and violent response from Moscow. As such, tens of thousands of Hungarian citizens immigrated to Canada after this uprising and became part of the ethnic composition of our nation.

“A gripping but tragic lecture, not to be missed."

Dr. Stéphane Guevremont is a former aircraft mechanic. He holds a B.A. in History (McGill), a M.A. in War Studies (RMC) and a Ph.D. (UofC) on the Canadian aircraft industry. He teaches history and talks on CBC French Radio One (Alberta)

Registration link: https://www.galtmuseum.com/events/the-hungarian-revolution-70-years-later

1:30–3:00 PM | registration required | free to members | museum admission applies

09/26/2026

October 14, 2026 | Polymer Clay Earring Workship, Halloween Edition

Get spooky and stylish in this hands-on workshop where you’ll design and create your own Halloween polymer clay earrings. From cute ghosts to creepy pumpkins and everything in between, you’ll shape, bake, and assemble one-of-a-kind pieces perfect for the season. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready for a fun, festive creative session.

5:30–8:00 PM | $20 registration required | all ages kids to attend with caregivers

Registration link: https://www.galtmuseum.com/events/polymer-clay-earring-workshop-halloween-edition

09/25/2026

October 31, 2026, 7 -10pm | Rocky Horror Picture Show

Transylvanians rejoice! The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back again at the Galt in collaboration with Theatre Outré! Released on September 26, 1975. The Rocky Horror Picture Show [100 min] is a comedy cult classic. The story tells the tale of newly engaged couple Brad Majors [Barry Bostwick] and Janet Weiss [Susan Sarandon] who find themselves lost with a flat tire on a cold and rainy November evening. Seeking a phone at a nearby castle, Brad and Janet discover a group of strange and outlandish people and are soon swept into the world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Hysterical, indispensable, and disturbing – the film has a great soundtrack and unforgettable audience participation.

Doors open at 7:00 PM on October 31, screening starting at 7:30 PM

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7:00–10:00 PM | 18+ adults and seniors | registration required | $30 per ticket includes all props handed out at event | Prizes for best dressed | Bar and popcorn available

Ticket link: www.galtmuseum.com/events/rocky-horror-picture-show-2026

09/18/2026

October 10, 2026 | Sicks’ Brewery + Brewery Gardens Tour w/ Stephanie Laine Hamilton and Belinda Crowson

Come celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Old Style Pilsner!

Join “A Smile in Every Bottle” guest curator, Stephanie Laine Hamilton, and Lethbridge specialist, Belinda Crowson, for a guided walking tour exploring the former Sicks’ Lethbridge Brewery site and Brewery Gardens.

Stephanie Laine Hamilton: PhD Candidate and Guest Curator “A Smile in Every Bottle”

Belinda Crowson: Writer, Historian, Lethbridge Historical Society

Topics include: buildings, b**r, business, and botany

Location: Meet at AMA Parking Lot (Southeast Corner)

Note: Walk is approximately 1.5 km roundtrip and mostly flat, but includes some uneven ground. Dress for the weather and conditions.

Address

502 1 Street South
Lethbridge, AB
T1J1Y4

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14033203954

Website

http://www.galtmuseum.com/

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