Currently featuring a photography exhibition. Interesting pictures from Ya Ha Tinda horse ranch in Alberta. Very interesting Banff and Alberta history. $12 entrance fee for adults.

The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is a marvellous place. I feel that I have a special connection to it. When I attended the University of Alberta in 1964, Jon Whyte (the nephew of the founders of the Museum Catharine and Peter Whyte) was a noticeable spokesperson for many campus and world issues. All U of A students knew about him because he articulated so well the issues of the day. When I encountered his book "Mountain Chronicles" (now out of print), it was the first time that I had ever thought of how weather and climate form a person and a culture. Not many people can write about weather so interestingly. The current art exhibit at the Museum is an incredible chronicle of the places in and around Banff. The exhibit is called "The O'Hara Era with J.E.H. MacDonald", one of the very well known Canadian Group of Seven artists, who visited and painted the Banff area. What was particularly striking was that each painting was accompanied by a photograph of the same spot. Before people have seen the Canadian Rockies they might be tempted to think that they aren't really as magnificent as paintings suggest. Not true!!! There's also a wonderful bookstore and gift shop. And the staff, as residents of Banff, are very knowledgeable. As well, you can take tours of Banff history and Banff special historic homes from there. All in all, a wonderful and informative day's adventure.

The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, which we visited on September 13, 2024, is an ideal place to continue exploring the history, art and culture of the Canadian Rockies. I was advised to visit this museum, and I did not forget to visit the archives and library, which offer a wealth of information for those interested in the history of the Rockies including thousands of photos. We were able to admire some very beautiful paintings, in a space where we were alone in the world to my great surprise. The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, which we visited on September 13, 2024, is an ideal place to continue discovering the history, art and culture of the Canadian Rockies. This museum was recommended to me, and I did not forget to visit the archives and library, which offers a wealth of information for those interested in the history of the Rockies, including thousands of photos. We were able to admire some very beautiful paintings there, in a space where we were alone in the world, to my great surprise.

This is a very interesting Museum. We enjoyed all the art work and the Authentic Historical pieces on display. The amount of catalogued Cultural History here is staggering. One could spend days on going through the archives all about the Rocky Mountains. Very well done. We did not get to see the historic log homes due to time constraints.