The Military Museums of Calgary, Alberta is the largest tri-service museum in Western Canada and the second largest military museum in the country.
The Military Museums is home to eight separate museums including the Naval, Army and Air Force Museums of Alberta, the Air Force Cold War Museum, the four museums of the founding regiments, Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), The King's Own Calgary Regiment and The Calgary Highlanders. It also includes the UCalgary Founders' Gallery and Library & Archives.
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of our Museum Manager, Major David Peabody, CD. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. We share this loss with our friends at The Calgary Highlanders, The Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, The Military Museums, and the wider community that was touched by his leadership and kindness.
Major Peabody was not just a dedicated professional; he was a true friend and a source of unwavering support to all of us. His passion for history, his commitment to service, and his warm, infectious spirit made a lasting impact on everyone who worked with him.
We will forever remember his guidance, his integrity, and the way he made us all feel like part of something greater than ourselves. His leadership left an indelible mark on The Military Museums and on all of us lucky enough to know him.
Rest in peace, Dave. You will be deeply missed, but your legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew you.
The Military Museums is open daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
The Military Museums is host to a number of local, national and international art and heritage exhibits throughout the year.
New collections are installed on a regular basis with the formal exhibits displayed in The Founders' Gallery.
Events and ExhibitsThe Gift Shop at The Military Museums offers a wide array of products including a large selection of books, toys, scale models, collectibles, posters, clothing, accessories and souvenirs.
The Military Museums Foundation offers a wide variety of educational programs, activities and tours to School groups. Museum Tours and Theatre Presentations are also available to Public groups for booking.
The Military Museums has five different venues available for rent.
The museum is an ideal location for a wide variety of events including receptions, award ceremonies, board meetings, breakfast meetings, panel discussions and annual general meetings.
The Military Museums Library and Archives is managed through the University of Calgary through a partnership established in 2000. The library has over 20,000 books and periodicals on Canadian and general military subjects.
TMM Library and Archives