The Military Museums

The Military Museums comprise three separate branch museums, each dedicated to different periods and aspects of Canadian military service. The campus also features an art gallery and extensive archives displaying weapons, vehicles, and artifacts from conflicts spanning over a century.

The institution opened in 1990 and has grown to preserve military objects from conflicts dating back to the late 1800s. The collections document Canadian armed forces history through weapons, uniforms, vehicles, and personal gear spanning multiple wars and peacekeeping missions.

The museums display how Canadian armed forces shaped and continue to shape society through various exhibits. Visitors can observe personal items, uniforms, and equipment that reveal how soldiers lived and worked across different eras.

Free parking is available on site and the location is easily accessible from major roads in the city. Plan to spend several hours exploring all three museums and galleries, as there is substantial content to view at your own pace.

Two hangars display actual fighter aircraft from different eras, including a CF-18 Hornet and an F-86 Sabre Jet that visitors can view up close. These machines offer a tangible sense of how military aviation technology evolved over time.

Location: Alberta

Inception: 1990

Part of: University of Calgary Libraries and Cultural Resources

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 09:00-17:00; Friday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Website: http://themilitarymuseums.ca

GPS coordinates: 51.01400,-114.11700

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44