Whyte Museum

Our book shop is the talk of the town when it comes to finding those perfect reads. We offer so much more than books and you might be surprised at what else you find here! If looking for a gift, book or souvenir, we have it! Come see for yourself 😄

Have you had a chance to visit our "J.E.H. MacDonald: The O'Hara Era Exhibition" yet? If not, don't worry, it is on until October! If you want a more in-depth experience you can join a free (with admission) gallery tour! Come fall in love with these paintings!

Plans to visit Banff this long weekend? Our "J.E.H. MacDonald: The O'Hara Era" summer exhibition is in full swing and waiting for you here at the Whyte! Come check out this exceptional display of works by MacDonald from his time at Lake O'Hara, we can't wait to see you!

Coming up! Are you an Indigenous artist looking to learn more about public art? This is an excellent paid opportunity to showcase your work and story. Please join the info session to learn more by emailing dsaundersdahl@whyte.org

Visit the Book Shop for some adventurous reads just in time to bring the hype for Banff Mountain Book Festival! Come explore the winners, finalists and guest speakers all on display here at the book shop!

Great to see coverage from our Celebrating 100 Years: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies exhibition! How wonderful to experience the mountains from horseback! bit.ly/47aYuC6

We are excited to be apart of @AvenueMagazine "What to Do in the Mountains in July" article! Check it out here! bit.ly/3OanIsP

Please join us tomorrow for Taste of Cultures and the Community Bird Mural Project, in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day! Join Indigenous chefs, artists and community on the Whyte Museum grounds from 2 to 5 p.m. - learn more at whyte.org/events #NIPD2023

@whytemuseum has great spring exhibits celebrating 100 years of Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and spring birds. Check it out!

Thanks to all who celebrated the opening of our summer exhibitions last Friday! Celebrating 100 Years: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and For The Birds are on at the Whyte until October 15th! bit.ly/42JlQLr

There are still spots available for our outdoor art workshop this Saturday! Join Jane Appleby as she leads participants in exercises with pens, pencils, and Conte on paper, using artwork in the summer exhibition as inspiration. Register at whyte.org/events 📅

This Saturday, join us for a morning of birdwatching with Banff Community Bird Walk, in celebration of our upcoming summer exhibition For the Birds - opening this Friday! Learn more and RSVP for this free, self-guided walk at whyte.org/events 🗓️

Our summer exhibitions - For the Birds and Celebrating 100 Years: Trail Riders of the Canadians Rockies - open Friday, June 16th! Enjoy free admission, raffle prizes, complimentary appetizers, and a cash bar. Learn more at whyte.org/events #WhyteMuseum 🖌️ Nikol Haskova

It's the last week to visit our current spring exhibitions! EXPLORE by Chris Cran, All Roses Sleep by Alana Bartol and Bryce Krynski, and The Bee Tower by Adrian Stimson are on until June 11th. Learn more at whyte.org/exhibitions 📸 : @joshsegeleski #WhyteMuseum

The Whyte Museum summer educational tours are back beginning June 1st! Step into the history and culture of the Canadian Rockies with several immersive educational experiences. Visit whyte.org/tours to learn more 🏔️ 📸 @joshsegeleski #WhyteMuseum

On tomorrow! Please join Angus Nuligak Cockney for an evening of Inuit storytelling translated into physical sculptures. He shares the importance of oral history in preserving Indigenous culture through the generations. Learn more and register at whyte.org/events

This Wednesday, join Goota Desmaraias at the #WhyteMuseum for an evening learning about Inuit culture through storytelling, artifacts, and the presentation of a traditional feast! Tickets are still available - learn more and register for the class at whyte.org/events

View of Chris Cran’s EXPLORE exhibit of portraits of @RCGS_SGRC Fellows, now open at @whytemuseum in #Banff. Front and centre, the great Arctic biologist Dewey “Blue Goose” Soper. 📷 @joshsegeleski @cangeo

In case you missed it - watch Chic Scott's Fireside Chat with John Gow, hosted by the #WhyteMuseum last month! bit.ly/3KDGoz8

Thanks to all who came out to celebrate the opening of EXPLORE by Chris Cran and the start of a new partnership with the Whyte Museum and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society! @RCGS_SGRC @JohnGGeiger @perrybellegarde 📸 @joshsegeleski