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10Best History Museums |
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Fort Edmonton Park |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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Fox Dr and Whitemud Dr, Edmonton T5J 2R7 • 780-496-8787 • 800-450-7884
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Distance:
~0.602 km * |
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Description:
This outdoor park recreates various eras in Edmonton's history, down to period buildings and costumed guides. Visitors can tour a fort from the 19th-century fur-trading years and wander replicas of streets from 1885 (the frontier era), 1905 (the year Edmonton became Alberta's capital), and 1920 (a time of rapid growth). Transportation appropriate to each era (ponies, wagons, streetcars, trains) allows guests to ride in the style of the day, while games and shops offer diversions for kids and adults alike. Food is available, along with gifts and souvenirs. Great local flavor and fun for everyone. |
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Telephone Historical Centre |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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10211 105 St YMCA Enterprise Center 2nd Floor, Edmonton T5J 2J1 • 780-433-1010
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Distance:
~0.769 km * |
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In April 1908, Edmonton installed an automatic telephone exchange, streamlining communications and bypassing the need for live operators. This unique museum tells the history of telephony and telecommunications technology here and around the world, through exhibits of historic equipment and vintage photos. You can see some of the earliest phones, including wooden and Bakelite models, and examples of virtually every style ever made. There's even a Mickey Mouse phone from the 1970s. |
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Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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10425 – 99 Ave, Edmonton T5K 0E5 • 780-422-1970
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Distance:
~0.819 km * |
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Whether you're interested in education, history or architecture, this museum has something to offer. Housed in a stately brick building, erected in 1904, the museum features restored classrooms to illustrate the development of public education. The structure also houses a restored legislative chamber, which is where Alberta's policy-makers met in 1906 and 1907. Also on the grounds of the museum is Edmonton's first public school, a wood-framed building used from 1881 until 1904. A research room with photos, textbooks and other school-related data is available for public perusal. |
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Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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10440 108 Ave # 118 Prince of Wales Armouries, Edmonton T5H 3Z9 • 780-421-9943
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~1.482 km * |
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Its first priority is to highlight Alberta's original infantry unit, which has been in operation since 1908, but the museum also supports other military efforts, especially those originating in Alberta. Two galleries showcase military paraphernalia, along with display cases of historic uniforms. Visitors will also see medals, trophies, weapons, and a variety of documentation and personal effects. |
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Ukrainian Canadian Archives & Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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9543 110 Ave, Edmonton T5H 1H3 • 780-424-7580
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Distance:
~1.857 km * |
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As a tribute to Alberta's Ukrainian settlers and in an effort to preserve their heritage, this museum acquires and displays artifacts relating to the culture. Visitors will see an array of traditional clothing, including the costumes of important women through the ages. Handicrafts such as embroidery, weaving and woodcarving are on exhibit too, as are elaborately-decorated Easter eggs and musical instruments from the native land. Many religious items illustrate the importance of their faith to Ukrainian immigrants; an early Slavonic Bible from 1751 is among the artifacts displayed. The museum's archives also contain a wealth of diaries, letters and manuscripts. |
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John Walter Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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10661-91A Ave Kinsmen Park, Edmonton T5J 2R7 • 780-496-2925 • 780-496-7275
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Distance:
~1.859 km * |
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Between 1874 and 1900, John Walter, an early Edmonton resident who began his career as a ferryman, built three homes. As he became more prosperous, his homes reflected his newly-acquired wealth. Located on their original site, these houses are a fascinating social and cultural commentary on the growth of Edmonton and the wealth that came with its development. On Sundays, domestic activities of the day, such as candlemaking, are demonstrated. |
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C & E Railway Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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10447 - 86 Ave NW Junior League of Edmonton, Edmonton T6E 2M4 • 780-433-9739
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Distance:
~2.237 km * |
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C & E stands for Calgary and Edmonton, the two cities this railroad served a hundred years ago. The museum, housed in a replica of the original Old Strathcona station, documents this railroad and the changes it brought to Alberta. Artifacts and photos pay tribute to the pioneers who came to settle along the river during the province's early days. Visitors can easily see the distinct differences between what the city was anticipated to be and what it's become today. During the winter, the museum is open only by appointment. |
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Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village |
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Hwy 16, Edmonton T6G 2P8 • 780-662-3640
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Distance:
~2.840 km * |
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Approximately 30 restored buildings have been relocated to this site, creating a village similar to the ones Alberta's Ukrainian settlers would have known. The complex details the heritage of those immigrants who arrived in western Canada between 1892 and 1930. Costumed guides lead visitors through the buildings and explain Ukrainian culture and traditions. Horse-drawn wagon rides are especially great for the kids. A half-hour's drive from Edmonton. |
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Alberta Aviation Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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11410 Kingsway Ave Edmonton Aviation Heritage Centre, Edmonton T5G 0X4 • 780-451-1175
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Distance:
~3.138 km * |
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Housed in a WWII-era hangar, this museum dedicates itself to preserving historical aircraft and educating the public on aviation in Alberta in general and Edmonton in particular. On display are planes from as far back as 1920; also represented are aircraft from the era of the World Wars and from early commercial aviation. Restoration by volunteers takes place in-house. Notable examples include the De Havilland Mosquito, the Cranwell CLA4, the McDonnell F101 Voodoo, and the Waco Model UIC. The museum also has a library of photographs, historical documents and books. A gift shop is available as well. |
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Royal Alberta Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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12845 102 Ave NW, Edmonton T5N 0M6 • 780-453-9100
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Distance:
~3.539 km * |
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This is one of Canada's most popular museums. Situated in a park-like setting just west of downtown, the museum takes visitors on a journey through time and space to explore the human and natural history of western Canada. Behind the scenes, 13 curatorial programs are responsible for building and making accessible some of the finest human and natural history collections in the country. The Wild Alberta gallery is like no other museum experience in Canada – it is a journey across, over and even under Alberta's landscapes. With the award-winning Syncrude Gallery of Aboriginal Culture, The Natural History Gallery and feature galleries presenting world-class exhibitions from museums around the world, a trip to the Royal Alberta Museum lets you explore Alberta and discover the world! |
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