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Mountains of Change Exhibit
History NatureLocation(s): Banff Park Museum National Historic SiteCost: Included with admission or Discovery PassWelcome to Canada’s mountain national parks - a landscape in transition because of climate change.
The earth’s climate is getting warmer, and climate change is transforming the Canadian landscape in profound ways. In this science-based exhibit, you will discover how climate change affects our mountain national parks, how Parks Canada is responding, and how parks and healthy ecosystems can offer “natural solutions” to climate change.
Thursday to Monday
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. -
History Comes Back to Haunt You
Culture and entertainment HistoryLocation(s): Banff Park Museum National Historic SiteCost: $14.00 per personExplore the museum’s darkest corners and meet “special guests” from the past.
Uncover lost stories, meet ghosts and discover hidden clues during your spooky visit to the Banff Park Museum.
How will you do when history comes back to haunt you?
October 24 to October 26, 2024.
7:00 pm and 8:30 pm nightly.
Recommended for families with children 8+ years.
This activity is only offered in English, but we have prepared a synopsis in French. Ask the interpreter for a copy.
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Limited tickets at the door.
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Wildlife Rules at the Banff Park Museum
History NatureTime: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PMLocation(s): Banff Park Museum National Historic SiteCost: Included with admission or Discovery Pass.Learn about wildlife through crafts, games, tours, and more at “Wildlife Rules at the Banff Park Museum.”
Don’t miss these special activities!
Conservation Demonstration:
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Get a look behind the scenes and learn how an expert cleans and maintains the Museum’s vintage zoological and botanical specimens – some of which are over 100-years old.
Museum tours:
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Learn fascinating facts and entertaining stories, spanning from the vintage zoological specimens – from bears and bighorns, to birds and bees – and the history behind this oldest surviving federal building in any Canadian national park.
Reading room storytime:
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Children of all-ages are welcome to join us for interactive stories about wildlife and nature. Join us in the Banff Park Museum’s reading room.
Wildlife crafts:
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Feeling creative? With materials included, stop by the multi-purpose room, and make a wildlife craft you can take home.
Wildlife Rules games:
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Play a fun game in the reading room to test your wildlife knowledge. Do you know the wildlife rules?
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