Galt Museum & Archives, Regional history museum in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
The Galt Museum and Archives contains over 20,000 artifacts and 300,000 documents chronicling the development of southwestern Alberta through permanent and temporary exhibitions.
The museum originated from a Scientific and Historical Society formed in 1888, later evolving through various locations until establishing its current facility in 1964.
In 2022, local Niitsitapi Elders bestowed upon the museum the Blackfoot name Akaisamitohkanao'pa, which translates to eternal gathering place.
Visitors can access research services by appointment to examine photographs, documents, and oral histories from both public and private collections.
The museum underwent an 8.9 million dollar expansion in 2004, adding the Discovery Hall and Education Centre to enhance its educational capabilities.
Location: Alberta
Inception: 1964
Website: http://galtmuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 49.69240,-112.84720
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:59
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