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Fort Museum of the North West Mounted Police
Fort Macleod , Alberta Tourism Region: Southwest Alberta
Discover the rich heritage of the North-West Mounted Police and their role in establishing law and order in the Canadian West at the Museum of the North-West Mounted Police. Guests will enjoy the Museum’s nine galleries and public programs. Guests can also discover the Museum's extensive First Nations collection in the "Art of Adornment" exhibit.
About the Collections
The Museum's human history, decorative arts, fine arts and archives focus on the history of the NWMP and their role in the development of western Canada, the history of First Nations people, predominantly the Blackfoot, and the local history of Fort Macleod and surrounding region.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 8,000
Archives
The Museum's archives focus predominantly on the history of the NWMP, local religious missions in relation to the reserves, the history of the town of Fort Macleod and surrounding region.
Cartographic Materials • Prints and Drawings • Films and Videos • Photographs • Sound Recordings • Textual Records
Decorative Arts
Decorative arts in the Museum's collection relate to the settlement period of western Canada are those of common use and interest.
Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Costumes • Furniture or Furnishings • Glass • Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries
Fine Arts
Artists whose work is represented in the collection are from southern Alberta.
Culture: Canadian : Aboriginal or First Nations
Period: Contemporary • Historical
Media: Painting • Prints and Drawings
Human History
The Human History collections relate predominantly to the settlement period of western Canada (1860 to 1945), with specialization in artifacts related to the North-West Mounted Police, the Blackfoot Nation and reserve missions, and the settlement of southwest Alberta.
Agriculture • Animal Husbandry • Archaeological Objects • Ceremonial Objects • Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Currency • Electricity • Exploration and Survey • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Imaging : Photographs • Industrial Technology and History • Medals • Medical History and Technology • Memorabilia • Military History and Technology • Musical Instruments • Oral History • Religious or Liturgical Objects • Sports Equipment • Stamps • Toys and Games • Transportation : Non-motorized ground : Railway • Weapons
More about our Collections
Services & Activities
The Museum offers its guests and clients a wide range of museum services. The Museum offers a number of interpretive programs during the summer season and provides year-round education programs for schools. The Museum also offers a gift shop, meeting faciltities and is wheelchair accessible.
Research Services
The Museum of the NWMP strives to provide an environment that encourages both private and institutional research with respect to the North West Mounted Police, the First Nations, and the early history of Fort Macleod. There are, however, a number of services provided by the Museum for which there is a nominal charge.
Archival Records • Genealogical Research • Information Centre • Library • Object or Scientific specimen identification
• Other : Photographic reproduction
Educational Programs
The Museum offers education programs for students ECS to Grade 9 that highlight the role of the NWMP in the development of Western Canada and how western settlement affected First Nations culture as well as programs related to Victorian and pioneeer celebration of Christmas.
School Programs • Family Programs • Classes or Workshops • Demonstrations • Films • Lectures
• Other : "A Kid's Tour of the Fort" (similar to scavenger hunt)
Visitor Services
The Museum of the NWMP desires to meet guests' needs to ensure an enjoyable, educational experience by providing a number of visitor services. Please contact the Museum should you require further assistance during your visit.
Films and Videos • Guided Tours : English • Children's Activities or Services : Overnight stays • Information Centre or Desk • Meeting Room Rental • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Washrooms : Wheelchairs available : Wheelchair access • Washrooms
• Other : Museum guides in English, French, Dutch, German and Japanese are available.
• Other Guided Tours: Historic walking tours of Fort Macleod
Interpretive Programs on a variety of NWMP-related topics
Food Services
Coke machine
Picnic area
Catering available from local restaurants. Prior arrangements must be made.
Snack Bar or Vending Machines • Picnic Area
• Other : The Museum's Trading Post Gift Shop offers a variety of chocolate and sweets.
Internet Services
General Information • Collections • Events • Education • School Visits or Programs • Directions or Map • Local History •
More about our Services
Publications & Products
The Museum provides a number of promotional and informational publications in addition to the local history publications and videos it carries in the Gift shop. The Museum also carries a line of commemorative souveniers including hats, t-shirts, mugs and postcards in the Museum shop.
Museum Guide • Postcards • Videos • Brochures • Books • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Commemorative Souvenirs
Hours & Admission
Operation: Seasonal
June: school programs; July 1: Canada Day;July and August: interpetive tours; August: Quilt Show and Heritage Festival; December: Christmas school programs, Teddy Bear Display, Yuletide Fest
Open: April 1-30: 10-4, Sunday 1-4, closed Monday, Tuesday
May 1 - May 18: 10-4, closed Monday, Tuesday
May 19 - June 30: daily, 9-5
July 1 - Sept. 3: daily, 9-6
Sept. 4 - Oct. 30: 10-4, closed Monday, Tuesday
Closed: Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Rememberance Day
Admission: Charged
Adult - $6.00 Shoulder Season, $7.50 High Season (July 1 to Sept. 3)
Senior - $5.50 Shoulder Season, $7.00 High Season
Youth (12-17), $4.00 Shoulder Season, $5.50 High Season
Child (6-11), $3.00 Shoulder, $4.50 High Season
Family (2 adults and up to 4 children)- $17.00 Shoulder Season, $22.00 High Season
Children 5 and under are free
Discounts: Groups
Address
Fort Museum of the North West Mounted Police
219 25th Street, Fort Macleod, Alberta
T0L 0Z0
Telephone: (403) 553-4703
Fax: (403) 553-3451
E-mail: info@nwmpmuseum.com
Mailing Address:
Fort Museum of the North West Mounted Police
PO Box 776 , Fort Macleod , Alberta
T0L 0Z0
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Last updated: 2007 08 13
About the Collections
The Museum's human history, decorative arts, fine arts and archives focus on the history of the NWMP and their role in the development of western Canada, the history of First Nations people, predominantly the Blackfoot, and the local history of Fort Macleod and surrounding region.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 8,000
Archives
The Museum's archives focus predominantly on the history of the NWMP, local religious missions in relation to the reserves, the history of the town of Fort Macleod and surrounding region.
Cartographic Materials • Prints and Drawings • Films and Videos • Photographs • Sound Recordings • Textual Records
Decorative Arts
Decorative arts in the Museum's collection relate to the settlement period of western Canada are those of common use and interest.
Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Costumes • Furniture or Furnishings • Glass • Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries
Fine Arts
Artists whose work is represented in the collection are from southern Alberta.
Culture: Canadian : Aboriginal or First Nations
Period: Contemporary • Historical
Media: Painting • Prints and Drawings
Human History
The Human History collections relate predominantly to the settlement period of western Canada (1860 to 1945), with specialization in artifacts related to the North-West Mounted Police, the Blackfoot Nation and reserve missions, and the settlement of southwest Alberta.
Agriculture • Animal Husbandry • Archaeological Objects • Ceremonial Objects • Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Currency • Electricity • Exploration and Survey • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Imaging : Photographs • Industrial Technology and History • Medals • Medical History and Technology • Memorabilia • Military History and Technology • Musical Instruments • Oral History • Religious or Liturgical Objects • Sports Equipment • Stamps • Toys and Games • Transportation : Non-motorized ground : Railway • Weapons
More about our Collections
Services & Activities
The Museum offers its guests and clients a wide range of museum services. The Museum offers a number of interpretive programs during the summer season and provides year-round education programs for schools. The Museum also offers a gift shop, meeting faciltities and is wheelchair accessible.
Research Services
The Museum of the NWMP strives to provide an environment that encourages both private and institutional research with respect to the North West Mounted Police, the First Nations, and the early history of Fort Macleod. There are, however, a number of services provided by the Museum for which there is a nominal charge.
Archival Records • Genealogical Research • Information Centre • Library • Object or Scientific specimen identification
• Other : Photographic reproduction
Educational Programs
The Museum offers education programs for students ECS to Grade 9 that highlight the role of the NWMP in the development of Western Canada and how western settlement affected First Nations culture as well as programs related to Victorian and pioneeer celebration of Christmas.
School Programs • Family Programs • Classes or Workshops • Demonstrations • Films • Lectures
• Other : "A Kid's Tour of the Fort" (similar to scavenger hunt)
Visitor Services
The Museum of the NWMP desires to meet guests' needs to ensure an enjoyable, educational experience by providing a number of visitor services. Please contact the Museum should you require further assistance during your visit.
Films and Videos • Guided Tours : English • Children's Activities or Services : Overnight stays • Information Centre or Desk • Meeting Room Rental • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Washrooms : Wheelchairs available : Wheelchair access • Washrooms
• Other : Museum guides in English, French, Dutch, German and Japanese are available.
• Other Guided Tours: Historic walking tours of Fort Macleod
Interpretive Programs on a variety of NWMP-related topics
Food Services
Coke machine
Picnic area
Catering available from local restaurants. Prior arrangements must be made.
Snack Bar or Vending Machines • Picnic Area
• Other : The Museum's Trading Post Gift Shop offers a variety of chocolate and sweets.
Internet Services
General Information • Collections • Events • Education • School Visits or Programs • Directions or Map • Local History •
More about our Services
Publications & Products
The Museum provides a number of promotional and informational publications in addition to the local history publications and videos it carries in the Gift shop. The Museum also carries a line of commemorative souveniers including hats, t-shirts, mugs and postcards in the Museum shop.
Museum Guide • Postcards • Videos • Brochures • Books • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Commemorative Souvenirs
Hours & Admission
Operation: Seasonal
June: school programs; July 1: Canada Day;July and August: interpetive tours; August: Quilt Show and Heritage Festival; December: Christmas school programs, Teddy Bear Display, Yuletide Fest
Open: April 1-30: 10-4, Sunday 1-4, closed Monday, Tuesday
May 1 - May 18: 10-4, closed Monday, Tuesday
May 19 - June 30: daily, 9-5
July 1 - Sept. 3: daily, 9-6
Sept. 4 - Oct. 30: 10-4, closed Monday, Tuesday
Closed: Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Rememberance Day
Admission: Charged
Adult - $6.00 Shoulder Season, $7.50 High Season (July 1 to Sept. 3)
Senior - $5.50 Shoulder Season, $7.00 High Season
Youth (12-17), $4.00 Shoulder Season, $5.50 High Season
Child (6-11), $3.00 Shoulder, $4.50 High Season
Family (2 adults and up to 4 children)- $17.00 Shoulder Season, $22.00 High Season
Children 5 and under are free
Discounts: Groups
Address
Fort Museum of the North West Mounted Police
219 25th Street, Fort Macleod, Alberta
T0L 0Z0
Telephone: (403) 553-4703
Fax: (403) 553-3451
E-mail: info@nwmpmuseum.com
Mailing Address:
Fort Museum of the North West Mounted Police
PO Box 776 , Fort Macleod , Alberta
T0L 0Z0
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Last updated: 2007 08 13
Last update:
2008 11 24 Important
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