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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Public Programs and Tours

Remembrance Programs

These presentations can be tailored to suit the appropriate grade level.

Understanding Remembrance
Grades K–3 • 30 mins

This engaging presentation, designed for younger children, introduces the concepts of remembrance using the poem In Flanders Fields, the symbol of the poppy and aspects of a Remembrance Day service.

Origins of Remembrance
Grades 7–12 • 30 mins

This is a presentation of the experiences and insights from a World War One nursing sister as she details how Remembrance Day and the symbols of remembrance began.

 

Newfoundland at the Somme
Grades 6-12 • 45 mins

Understand the impact of the First World War and the Battle of the Somme on Newfoundland from a prosperous pre-war dominion eager to fight for King and Empire, to a decimated colony just fighting for survival.

Museum Tours

Navy
Grades K–12 • 30 or 45 mins

The Naval Museum of Alberta Discover Alberta’s seafaring tradition with this tour. Special focus tours can be requested for Industry and Government or the Battle of the Atlantic.

Army
Grades 1-12 • 30 or 45 mins

Tour one of five army museums. The Army Museum of Alberta — Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) Museum — Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Museum and Archives — The King’s Own Calgary Regiment (Royal Canadian Armoured Corps) Museum — The Calgary Highlanders Regimental Museum and Archives — Learn about Canadian soldiers in the Boer War, the First World War, the Second World War, the United Nations, peace keeping operations and current conflicts like Afghanistan.

 

Air Force
Grades 1-12 • 30 or 45 mins

The Air Force Museum of Alberta — From Billy Bishop to the Red Baron, bombers to the ground crew, and peacekeeping to POWs, this tour starts with the early days of flight and takes students through to Canada’s present day air force.

The Founders' Gallery
Grades 1–12 • 30 or 45 mins

This gallery hosts temporary art and heritage exhibitions. Displays change every four to six months. See the What's New page to view the current exhibits.

 

The Battle of the Atlantic
Grades 10–12 • 45 mins

Learn about the longest battle of the Second World War and how Canada’s navy contributed to the success of the Allied war effort.

War, Industry, and Government
Grades 10–12 • 45 mins

Learn about employment discrimination, the Ogden gunshops, the National Selection Service, the Department of Munitions and Supplies, and C.D. Howe.

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