Welcome!
Visit the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and explore the culture shaped by this mountain landscape!
Explore our Art and Heritage Exhibitions, Events, Heritage Homes, Archives & Library and Museum Shop. Please ask us about guided tours.
Thank you for visiting! Your admission fees and donations support our ongoing programming.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID -19) Updates:
The Museum, Archives, and reference services will be closed until further notice.
Press Release Update (March 31, 2020): Read Here
Press Release (March 16, 2020): Read Here
Please continue to check out website or social media for updates.
Hours
Open Daily, 10 AM to 5 PM
Latest suggested admission at 4:15 PM
Closed December 24, 25, 26 and January 1
Archives & Library Hours
Tuesday to Friday, 1 PM to 5 PM
To book appointments, please call
403-762-2291, ext. 335 or
email the Archives.
Closed on Statutory Holidays
111 Bear Street, Banff, Alberta
T1L 1A3 Canada
T: 403-762-2291
Admission
$10 Adults
$9 Seniors
$5 Students and Locals
(Lake Louise to Morley)
Children under 12 – FREE
Museum Members – FREE
Season Pass Holders
and 3 & 5 Day Multi Ski Pass Holders receive $5 locals admission
Contact Us
Information
Tours
Please see our Tours page here for more information.
Parking
Parking for Museum visitors is available in a small lot in front of the Museum and along Bow Avenue, behind the Museum.
Buses may stop briefly to load and unload in front of the Museum.
Helpful Hints
Some items in the Museum can be touched, other must not be touched. Please respect the posted signs. We encourage you to take photographs however please do not use flash or selfie-sticks. Lockers are provided for the safe storage of bags and backpacks, which are not permitted in the Museum.
Strollers are not permitted.
Food and drink are not permitted. We are a smoke free, animal free environment.
Exploring Banff
For information on accommodation and other activities in the area please contact Banff Lake Louise Tourism.
