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ART GALLERIES + MUSEUMS
DADE LOFT A gallery of interior design featuring art , furniture and home accessories . Also offers interior design and architectural services . 104 , 1212 - 13 St SE , 403-454-0243 . Map 1 , H7 www . dadeartanddesignlab . com
ESKER FOUNDATION The largest privately funded , noncommercial gallery in Calgary features innovative and exceptional contemporary art exhibitions and educational events . Located in historic Inglewood , it features 11,000 sq ft of environmentally controlled , purpose-built exhibition space . 4th floor , 1011 - 9 Ave SE , 403-930-2490 . Map 1 , G6 www . eskerfoundation . com
GERRY THOMAS GALLERY Located in Calgary ’ s Design District , this gallery shows a rotation of local and international artists throughout the year . It is available to host private , full service events for up to 240 people . 100 , 602 - 11 Ave SW , 403-265-1630 . Map 2 , G3 www . gerrythomasgallery . com
GIBSON FINE ART Featuring contemporary landscape , abstract , still life and figurative works in a variety of media , with a focus on emerging and mid-career artists . 628 - 11 Ave SW , 403-244-2000 . Map 2 , G3 www . gibsonfineart . ca
HERRINGER KISS GALLERY Represents artists working in a range of mediums including painting , photography , printmaking , sculpture and mixed media . 709 - 11 Ave SW , 403-228-4889 . Map 2 , G2 www . herringerkissgallery . com
JARVIS HALL GALLERY Contemporary works by emerging , mid-career and established Canadian artists . 333B - 36 Ave SE , 403-206-9942 . www . jarvishallgallery . com
LOCH GALLERY This family-owned gallery specializes in 19th and 20th century fine art , including works by Emily Carr and the Group of Seven as well as a predominantly Canadian roster of contemporary painters and sculptors . 1516 - 4 St SW , 403-209-8542 . Map 2 , I4 www . lochgallery . com
MASTERS GALLERY Historical and contemporary art , along with framing services . 2115 - 4 St SW , 403-245-2064 . www . mastersgalleryltd . com art including Inuit sculptures , oils , watercolours , stone sculptures , bronzes , ceramics and hand-pulled prints . Grand reopening at new location in SE in September 2018 . 625 - 77 Ave SE , 403-263-6500 . Map 2 , G2 www . webstergalleries . com
WHITE EAGLE NATIVE CRAFTS Owned and operated by First Nations people , this shop features native crafts , fashions , jewelry , moccasins , blankets , and gifts . 9915 Chiila Blvd , on the Tsuu T ’ ina Reserve , 403-258-4300 .
MUSEUMS CANADA ’ S SPORTS HALL OF FAME Located at WinSport , this museum showcases the stories and memorabilia of Canada ’ s sporting legends . Admission : general $ 12 , seniors $ 10 , youth ( 4 - 18 ) $ 8 , children three and under free . Family and group rates available . Wed - Sun : 10 am - 5 pm . 169 Canada Olympic Rd SW , 403-776-1040 . Map 1 , F2 www . sportshall . ca
HANGAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Features a variety of aircraft and historical aeronautical artifacts . Exhibits cover aviation ’ s pioneer era as well as both world wars and the space age . Open 10 am - 4 pm daily . Admission : $ 35 family ( two adults and four children ), $ 15 adult , $ 11 seniors , $ 10 students , $ 8 children ( 3 – 11 ), two years old and younger are free . 4629 McCall Way NE , 403-250-3752 . Map 1 , E7 www . thehangarmuseum . ca
GLENBOW Western Canada ’ s largest museum , with more than 20 galleries . There are permanent exhibitions on western North American art , the history of Alberta , the history of the Blackfoot people , indigenous cultures , mineralogy , West African achievement , and warriors . Exhibition galleries : Tue - Sat 9 am - 5 pm ; Sun 12 pm - 5 pm ; Closed Mon . Admission : $ 16 adult , $ 11 seniors , $ 11 student , $ 10 youth ( ages 7-17 ), $ 40 family ( up to 2 adults and 4 youth ), children six and under free . Free admission 5 - 9 pm on the first Thursday of every month . 130 - 9 Ave SE , 403-268-4110 . Map 2 , F6 www . glenbow . org
GRAIN ACADEMY AND MUSEUM See a variety of films , artifacts and displays depict the history of grain farming and its importance in Alberta . Mon - Fri , 10 am - 4 pm . Admission by donation . Plus 15 , BMO Centre , 20 Roundup Way SE , 403-263-4594 . www . grainacademymuseum . com
LOUGHEED HOUSE This historic mansion houses a gallery that supports art and artists as the Lougheed family once did . Self-guided and complimentary audio tours of the home and its historic artifacts are available . Admission : $ 8.50 adult ; $ 6.50 seniors and students ; $ 5 child ( 6-12 ); $ 25 family ; children under 6 are free . 707 - 13 Ave SW , 403-244-6333 . Map 2 , F5 www . lougheedhouse . com
THE MILITARY MUSEUMS OF CALGARY An awardwinning museum featuring the history of Canada ’ s army , air force and navy . Experience the victories , tragedies and sacrifices of the men and women of the Canadian Forces . Mon - Sun , 9 am - 5 pm . Admission : $ 30 family , $ 15 adults , $ 5 seniors , $ 5 students and youth , under seven free . 4520 Crowchild Tr SW , 403-410-2340 Map 2 , I5 www . themilitarymuseums . ca
YOUTHLINK CALGARY POLICE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE Canada ’ s most interactive police museum boasts 55 interactive stations , displays featuring the history of the Calgary Police Service , and lots of photo opportunities . Investigate your own fingerprints using real-world identification technology , dress up in actual police uniforms and much more . Admission is free . Hours : Fri - Sat 10 am - 4 pm . 5151 - 47 St NE , 403-428-4566 . www . youthlinkcalgary . com
MOONSTONE CREATION NATIVE GALLERY Gallery and gift shop featuring works from Canadian artists , including paintings , West Coast jewelry , bronzes , sculpture , moccasins and leather products . Traditional art classes . 1219 - 10 Ave SE , 403-261-2650 . Map 1 , H7 www . moonstonecreation . ca
NEWZONES Painting , sculpture and photo-based works with a focus on new art . 730 - 11 Ave SW , 403-266-1972 . Map 2 , G2 www . newzones . com
PAUL KUHN GALLERY Features contemporary Canadian art in all mediums on two floors of exhibition space . 724 - 11 Ave SW , 403-263-1162 . Map 2 , G2 www . paulkuhngallery . com
TREPANIER BAER Represents the work of regional , national and international contemporary artists . Also provides appraisal and consulting services to private individuals and corporations seeking to develop art collections . 105 , 999 - 8 St SW , 403-244-2066 . Map 2 , F2 www . trepanierbaer . com

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TRUCK CONTEMPORARY ART IN CALGARY A nonprofit centre founded in 1983 and dedicated to the development and public presentation of contemporary art . 2009 - 10 Ave SW , 403-261-7702 . Map 1 , H5 www . truck . ca
WALLACE GALLERIES A strong focus on original Canadian contemporary artworks ranging from abstract to realist . 500 - 5 Ave SW , 403-262-8050 . Map 2 , E3 www . wallacegalleries . com eskerfoundation . art @ EskerFoundation
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