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Glenbow Museum, Art and cultural heritage museum in downtown Calgary, Canada

The Glenbow Museum spans multiple floors containing extensive collections of Western Canadian art, historical artifacts, and Indigenous cultural materials from the region.

Eric Lafferty Harvie established the Glenbow Foundation in 1955 with his personal collection after gaining wealth from oil discoveries near Edmonton.

The museum maintains permanent exhibitions highlighting Indigenous perspectives and Western Canadian heritage through artifacts, documents, and contemporary artworks.

The main museum building remains closed for renovations until 2026, with temporary exhibitions hosted at Glenbow at The Edison location.

The Mavericks exhibition chronicles Alberta's development through 48 influential individuals who shaped the region's history from the 1800s forward.

Location: Calgary

Opening Hours: Dienstag-Sonntag 09:00-17:00

Website: https://glenbow.org

GPS coordinates: 51.04513,-114.06126

Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:39

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