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Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, Municipal history museum in Canmore, Canada.

The Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre exhibits local artifacts, photographs, and geological specimens inside the Canmore Civic Centre building.

Founded in 1984, the museum preserves the legacy of Canmore's transformation from an Indigenous pathway to a coal mining town and mountain community.

The museum presents exhibitions about Indigenous cultures, railway expansion, and mining heritage through collections of photographs and local objects.

Located in downtown Canmore at the Civic Centre, the museum provides guided tours, educational programs, and summer camps for visitors.

The institution manages the 1893 North-West Mounted Police Barracks, the third oldest building in Canmore and a Provincial Historical Resource.

Location: Alberta

Inception: 1984

Website: http://www.cmags.org/

Website: http://cmags.org

GPS coordinates: 51.08900,-115.36000

Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:16

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