City: Calgary
Top Things to do in Calgary
Things to do in Calgary, Canada: The Best Art Museums
The sophisticated city that grew out of the Canadian West, Calgary balances the modern and the traditional with pioneer charm. For the full western experience, show up in time for the annual Calgary Stampede, complete with rodeos. Year-round you'll find abundant shopping, dining and nightlife; a short drive away are some of Canada's finest national parks.
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1. Glenbow Museum
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4.5 based on 868 reviews
At Glenbow, history buffs, art lovers and pop culture fanatics can all find something inspiring. Explore fascinating historical galleries and exhibitions of art and culture from around the world. We are conveniently located in downtown Calgary on Stephen Avenue Mall, just steps from the Calgary Tower and one block away from the C-Train LRT line.
Reviewed By stevetN3509KX - Faversham, United Kingdom
Spent around 5 hours in the museum, it’s vast (especially level 3) and covers a wide variety of subjects including local history, art, First Nation and international exhibits. The museum is spread across 3 floors and there are many exhibits so be prepared for a long visit if you want to see everything. Shop is well appointed and there are coffee shops and restaurants close by. There is also a school class room on site which was nice to see as the children were clearly enjoying their work. Learnt a heap of stuff about Canada that I didn’t know before and it supplemented the knowledge we’d got from the national heritage museum which we’d visited the day before. If you have the time, then it’s well worth a visit.
2. Contemporary Calgary
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Contemporary Calgary is contributing to a global city of choice by engaging Calgarians with the art of our times through exhibitions, distinguished speaker series, outreach and education programs.
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
I was so glad that Contemporary Calgary has reopened under the new COVID protocols - it would have been an utter loss if Calgarians wouldn't have been able to take in their current Yoko Ono and Omar Ba exhibit. The admissions are still reasonable at $10, and the $20 membership still gets you in free all the time. The Yoko Ono material was stunning, and a bit overwhelming. I'll have to go back to really experience all that was there. Omar Ba was also fascinating, and would have been worth the admission to see as well. Bravo to Contemporary Calgary for keeping this spectacular place open, showcasing world-class modern art.
3. Nickle Galleries
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
NICKLE GALLERIES is on the University of Calgary campus on the main floor of the Taylor Family Digital Library at 410 University Ct. N.W. Nickle Galleries is a creative hub at the heart of the University of Calgary. Featuring 8-10 temporary exhibitions per year, numerous public programs and special events, the Nickle is a leader and creative participant in the cultural life of Calgary and Western Canada. An academic art museum with important collections of Western Canadian art, ancient numismatics and Asian textiles, the Nickle aims to foster critical discourse about art, culture, and museums. Lectures, gallery talks and other events are offered during the academic year (Sept-April). Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-5 (also Thurs. 5-8), Sat. 11-4, Sept.-Apr.; Mon.-Fri. 10-5, rest of year. Closed major holidays.
4. The New Gallery
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. Centennial Art Galleery
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
