Museum & Book Shop
Open
Thursday to Monday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Archives
By appointment only.
Tuesday to Friday
1 to 5 p.m.
Please forward your inquiries to archives (at) whyte.org
WELCOME
EXHIBITIONS
Canoe
Canoe is a stunning private collection that celebrates the canoe in art spanning 200 years. The canoe is our enduring connection to Canada’s remarkable geography. It has captured our imagination and allowed us to explore remote areas of the country with intimacy and wonder.
RESOURCES
Indigenous Archival Access Guide
This access guide was created to give users a sense of the Indigenous materials we hold in the archives while also providing guidance on how to find materials and search using our online database.
GUIDED TOURS
Heritage Homes Tour
Join our guided tour of the historic homes of Philip and Pearl Moore and Peter and Catharine Whyte, located right on the Whyte Museum grounds. Learn their stories and influences on this community, and get a true sense of life in the Canadian Rockies.
LEGACY PROJECT
Pushing the Limits:
The Legacy
In the 90s, Banff-based historian Chic Scott interviewed 84 of the leading climbers in Canada. Today, with the help of filmmaker Glen Crawford, they are part of a multimedia legacy project, including:
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Themed Mountaineering Films
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Enhanced Interviews
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Digitized Raw Interviews
EXPLORE
Digital Vault
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Fireside Chats
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Recognizing Relations
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Research and Collections.
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Our Stories
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Education
SHOP
OPEN
Thursday to Monday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Local Authors
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Vintage Books
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Guide Books
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Stationery
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Maps
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Gifts
TOURS
Banff Walking Tour App
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60 to 90 minutes - you choose the pace!
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Easy to use
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Scenic
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Accessible pathways
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Ideal for singles or couples
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Only $5.99 (USD$ +Tax)
Search for "Whyte Museum Banff" in your app store!