Activities and experiences

Banff Park Museum National Historic Site

Western Canada’s oldest natural history museum, Banff Park Museum offers visitors a chance to browse some 5,000 vintage specimens – from stuffed bears to minerals and plants. A visit to the “University of the Hills” is a great way to get an up-close look at Banff wildlife and see how natural history was interpreted a century ago.

From June 20 to September 2, Parks Canada is offering free admission and 25% off camping fees at participating locations. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Things to do

Calendar of events

Learn about events happening at the Banff Park Museum.

The Xplorers Club

The Banff Park Museum is a favourite among kids who can join the Xplorers Club, completing a checklist of fun activities to earn a free souvenir.

Explore 5,000 vintage specimens

A “museum of a museum” that allows visitors to step back in time and learn about an early approach to natural history interpretation.

Exhibits

Mountains of Change - a landscape in transition because of climate change. Exhibit free with site admission.

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