The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The museum collects, preserves, and exhibits materials related to the cultural heritage of the Rocky …
The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The museum collects, preserves, and exhibits materials related to the cultural heritage of the Rocky Mountains of Canada, making them available for education as well as research. The museum, which contains an archive and a library, was the inspiration of Banff artists Peter and Catharine Whyte. The Alpine Club of Canada has dedicated the Peter and Catharine Whyte Hut on the Peyto Glacier after the couple.
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Oct 25, 2024
So, I wandered in here and had a look around while we had some free time after activities in the morning. I was looking to wind down a bit before going on a hike. it is pretty nice, and they have a…Full review by Lee L
Oct 4, 2024
This is a very interesting Museum. We enjoyed all the art work and the Authentic Historical pieces on display. The amount of catalogued Cultural History here is staggering. One could spend days on go…Full review by f1r25yondH15pe
Aug 19, 2024
The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is a marvellous place. I feel that I have a special connection to it. When I attended the University of Alberta in 1964, Jon Whyte (the nephew of the founders…Full review by Sylvia H
Are there activities/displays here that young kids would enjoy? Thanks
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I would say this museum is more for adults. I did see some people playing on a snakes and ladders board, and there's a small helicopter which you can sit in, but definitely more …
I would say this museum is more for adults. I did see some people playing on a snakes and ladders board, and there's a small helicopter which you can sit in, but definitely more for adults. Really interesting museum.
How much time should I expect to spend in this museum?
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Thank you for the question. I agree with the reviewers, we are not a particularly large Museum, so an hour or two will give you time appreciate a lot of what we have on display. Certainly …
Thank you for the question. I agree with the reviewers, we are not a particularly large Museum, so an hour or two will give you time appreciate a lot of what we have on display. Certainly though, more time can be spent, especially if you include a visit to our Archives & Library, which is open Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 pm. And don't miss the Museum Shop!
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