Welcome To The Military Museums

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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.


Dave

Major David Peabody

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.

A Memorial Scholarship has been set up in Dave's memory with the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies (CMSS). If you would like consider donating to this scholarship, please click the link below:

Major David A. Peabody Memorial Scholarship 

 


Hours of Operation

The Military Museums is open daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

  • Monday – Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Cold War Hangar 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Events and Exhibits

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 Exhibits 

TMM Giftshop

The 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.

TMM Giftshop  


Education Programs

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.

School Programs   

Facility Rentals

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.

Facility Rentals   

TMM Library & Archives

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 

Hours of Operation

The Military Museums is open daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

  • Monday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Cold War Hangar 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Guide Dogs

The Military Museums welcomes licensed guide dogs and service dogs. Unfortunately, we are not able to grant access to emotional support, comfort, or therapy dogs as they are not recognized in Alberta's Service Dogs Act and Regulations or Blind Person's Act (Chapter B-6, Sec 5(1)).

Please note: Pets of any kind are not allowed in The Military Museums or on the property. Please do NOT leave pets unattended in your vehicle as this is a penalty under the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw in the City of Calgary.

Admission

  • Adults 18+ $17
  • Seniors 65+ $7
  • Students $7
  • Youth (4 - 17) $7
  • Family (2 adults, up to 5 children) $40
  • Children (Under 3) Free
  • Veterans Free
  • Serving Military Personnel Free
  • Members of TMM Free
  • Parking Free
  • Note: Prices do not include GST

Please note: All children under 12 are required to have a parent/guardian accompany them (Education programs excepted). This is for artifact and display security.

Admission tickets can be purchased upon your arrival at the Museum. If preferred, tickets can also be pre-purchased before your visit using the link below.

TMM Admission Tickets

Annual Passes

  • Family (2 Adults & 5 youth) $80
  • Adults (18-64) $35
  • Youth (4-17) $15
  • Senior (65+) $15

Annual Passes can be purchased at the Front Desk of The Military Museums.

Parking

The Military Museums offers free parking to all visitors. Designated spaces are available for visitors with disabilities.

Accessibility

The Military Museums is accessible to wheelchair users.

Service Animals

Service animals are welcome in the museum.

Food & Beverages

Sandwiches, coffee, and snacks are available for purchase in our Gift Shop, and there is a lounge area available for eating. Food and drink are not permitted in the galleries.

Photography

With the exception of the Founders' Gallery, still and video photography is permitted for private, noncommercial use. Photographs cannot be published, sold, reproduced, transferred, distributed, or otherwise commercially produced.

The Military Museums reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to withhold and/or withdraw permission to photograph on its premises or to reproduce photographs of objects in its collection.

Travel Directions

The Military Museums is located at:

4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Calgary AB T2T 5J4

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Museum Map

The link below displays an annotated map showing the layout of the main museums and galleries at The Military Museums.

TMM Museum Map

Family History Information

family history at TMM web

Looking for help with your family military history? Every Saturday, volunteer researchers Indra Teekasingh and Allan Ross are available to assist with Canadian war service files for The Boer War, First World War, and files for fallen soldiers of The Second World War.

For all other war service files not publicly available, we can help with applying for these documents.

 

 

     
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