Glenbow Museum — Museum in Calgary

Reviews of Glenbow Museum

• Landon

  Added 2016.09.01

  Displays vary from art, to rocks and minerals, to aboriginal history, to Calgary's oil history. Staff are very helpful and friendly, and typically the museum isn't overly busy. They always have interesting temporary displays, and the website is updated regularly so it's easy to keep up to date with what they currently have. The gift shop also has many interesting items, including art and jewellery made in Canada (you can still access the shop from an entrance off Stephen's Ave if you don't want to go to the museum).
• Nicholas

  Added 2016.07.20

  Membership includes a discount at other museums, events, and gift shop purchases. You also get 10% off at Rosso Coffee locations with the card. They will also send you a card for free admission for a friend, 50% off admission for a friend, and additional discount at the gift shop
• Logan

  Added 2016.03.25

  Needs more modern exhibits (like Frida, which is amazing) the cash only for event nights is archaic, especially when there is no atm in the building. If your gift shop was open those nights you'd probably make more money too. See Vancouver art gallery for inspiration.
• Sophia

  Added 2015.11.04

  I was fortunate enough to look at the exhibit on the indigenous community of Canada (Alberta to be specific) named 'Niitsitapiisinni: Our Way of Life'. It was a beautiful exhibit and well put together too.
• Thomas

  Added 2015.09.25

  There is a free self serve coat rack available - just take any valuables with you. No food or drink is allowed in the museum, but if you forget and it's not busy the staff will allow you to leave a coffee at the front desk to be picked up later.
• Lucas

  Added 2015.06.15

  Well curated displays (temporary and permanent). One of the best places to spend a cold or rainy day in Calgary.
• Andrew

  Added 2015.06.10

  A must visit place. Very interesting and educational for kids and adults. Especially the Mineral world section is mind boggling. Superb collection of rare minerals. Very nice presentation.
• Angel

  Added 2015.05.19

  Easy to get to via train, or walking indoors through Plus15s if you're staying downtown. I've never driven here, so can't comment on nearby parking, but it would be free on the street on Sundays.
• Matthew

  Added 2015.03.20

  Museum does close by 5, but it's lovely to go to the museum, then venture out to Stephen's Ave for dinner afterwards. They do occasionally schedule special events in the evening.
• Aiden

  Added 2015.03.05

  Wonderful museum with always lots of exhibits to look around. I think it is because of a sponsor but every first Thursday of the month is free entry for everybody to have a look around the museum. As a student, this is a blessing.
• Gavin

  Added 2014.05.26

  This place is amazing. Lots of exhibits of very good quality. Always some sort of temporary exhibit to check out. I've easily lost whole days in here.
• Brian

  Added 2014.02.03

  Also new comers can learn lot about native indian life styles. You can spend lot of time and you can visit as much as time. Because its so informative.