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# Claresholm Museum

Claresholm & District Museum and Visitor Information Centre

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## Pages

- [Home](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/) - Welcome to the Claresholm & District Museum and Visitor Information Centre The Claresholm & District Museum is a community history museum located in southwest Alberta, Canada. A welcoming destination, the Museum offers visitors and residents the opportunity to explore the region's western Canadian heritage. Visitor Information Centre Knowledgeable staff at the Travel Alberta accredited Visitor Information
- [Programs & Events](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/programs-events/) - Claresholm and District Museum offers School Tours. To book a school tour please fill out our Program Request Form and email it to museum@townofclaresholm.com
- [Leaving a Legacy](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/support/leaving-a-legacy/) - A Community Treasure, Enriched by You One recent visitor captured the spirit of our Museum perfectly when they wrote in our guest book:“Absolutely awesome museum, punching way above the size of the town.” We’re proud of this reputation—and with your support, we can continue elevating the museum experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
- [Support Us](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/support/) - One way to support Claresholm & District Museum is Memorial Donation Plaques. Thanks to organizations who've supported Claresholm & District Museum in the past.
- [Visit Us](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/visit/) - Public Opening Hours Closed for the season. Watch this space and our Facebook page for updates and details. Admission Admission is by donation. School groups, clubs or any interested group are welcome to book a visit to the Museum. CPR Station and Visitor Information Centre5126 – 1st St W (on HWY 2 Northbound)Claresholm, Alberta Just north
- [Exhibits](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/exhibits/) - Claresholm & District Museum features exhibits to celebrate our ranching, farming heritage, highlight events of past, honour people who helped our community.
- [Volunteer](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/support/volunteer/) - Volunteers Welcome! The Claresholm & District Museum has a long history of being a volunteer-driven organization. It is only with the dedication and hard work of our volunteers that we have the amazing facility we have today. We have volunteer opportunities for all ages and skill sets, and everyone is welcome! Volunteer duties can be
- [Archives](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/collections/archives/) - Are you or a family member from Claresholm and want to find out more about family history? Interested in the history of homesteading in the Claresholm district?
- [Facilities](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/visit/facilities/) - Claresholm & District Museum is a community history museum. It offers Claresholm & District’s cultural heritage for the education and enjoyment of visitors.
- [Photos](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/gallery/)
- [Wings Over Claresholm](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/wings/) - Wings Over Claresholm: RCAF No. 15 Service Flying Training School in World War II>> Visit Virtual Exhibit Here
- [Contact Us](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/contact/) - Claresholm and District Museum and Visitor Information Centre contact information.
- [Louise Crummy McKinney](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/louise-crummy-mckinney/) - Louise McKinney: Women's Rights & Social Activist Louise McKinney, a Claresholm resident, was a life-long champion of women’s welfare. Louise and her husband James came to Claresholm in 1903. She was very active in the community, helping to get a Methodist Church built in Claresholm. She was also an organizer for the Women’s Christian Temperance
- [Friends of the Museum](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/friends-of-the-museum/) - The Friends of the Claresholm & District Museum Society The Claresholm & District Museum is thankful for the support of the Friends of the Claresholm and District Museum Society. "The Friends" support the Museum with several fundraising events through the year, and often represent the Museum at local community events and functions. You can also
- [NATO Flying Training School #3](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/3-flying-training-school/) - NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL #3 The years after World War II did not bring the peace the world hoped for. On July 1, 1951 the former No. 15 SFTS re-opened as No. 3 FTS with the express purpose of training pilots as part of the larger North Atlantic Treaty Organization initiative. The
- [Claresholm Circa 1910](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/claresholm-circa-1910/) - History of Claresholm can be found in this early promotional brochure in the Claresholm Museum’s archives extolls the virtues of the community in 1910. Only five years after Claresholm became incorporated as a town, it was a thriving place. According to the brochure, the population mushroomed from 65 in 1905 to over 2,000 in 1910.
- [Our History](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/history/) - The Claresholm & District Museum opened in 1969 and served our community and visitors ever since. The station was acquired by the Town of Claresholm in 1965
- [The CPR Station](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/the-cpr-station/) - Claresholm's Canadian Pacific Railway Station The Canadian Pacific Railway station at Claresholm has been an important part of our community for over 100 years! The station was originally part of Calgary’s 9th Avenue and Center Street CPR depot, which was built in 1886. In 1910 the CPR decided that Calgary needed a larger station so
- [Museum History](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/claresholm-museum-history/) - History of the Claresholm Museum The museum began with a small display that was set up for the annual fair. This was very popular and discussions began to use those items as the nucleus for a local museum. The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) station, which closed in 1965, was leased for a small sum and
- [Do you remember?](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/collections/do-you-remember/) - Claresholm Museum & District - Do You Remember? Do you recognize people, events or know the date for any of these photographs? Please email Executive Director.
- [Your Stories](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/collections/your-stories/) - The Story of John M. Soby. (excerpt from Where The Wheatlands Meet The Range Vol. I) John Soby, an early settler of Claresholm. Submit stories about Claresholm.
- [Submit Your Story](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/submit-your-story/)
- [Collections](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/collections/) - The Claresholm & District Museum collection consists of artifacts and archival materials that have been donated, mostly by local residents, over the years

## Events

- [2020 Museum Grand Opening](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/2020-museum-grand-opening/) - Join us for the Grand Opening of the Claresholm & District Museum's 2020 Summer Season on May 15th in the CPR Station Building. Watch this space and our Facebook page for updates and details.
- [50th Anniversary Celebration and 2019 Grand Opening](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/50th-anniversary-celebration-and-2019-grand-opening/)
- [Doug Leeds speaker series](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/doug-leeds-speaker-series/) - Join us on March 18 at the Claresholm Senior Center to hear Doug speak on early cattle ranching
- [Alberta Culture Days](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/alberta-culture-days-4/) - Friday September 28th & Saturday September 29th 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Friday) & 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Saturday) Claresholm Event will be held under the Big Tent located on the Claresholm Museum grounds. ACTIVITIES: Artisan Displays and Cultural Based Entertainment on ATCO Sound Stage (on Museum grounds) both Friday Evening and Saturday Day.
- [Alberta Culture Days](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/alberta-culture-days-2/) - Friday September 28th & Saturday September 29th 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Friday) & 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Saturday) Claresholm Event will be held under the Big Tent located on the Claresholm Museum grounds. ACTIVITIES: Artisan Displays and Cultural Based Entertainment on ATCO Sound Stage (on Museum grounds) both Friday Evening and Saturday Day.
- [Alberta Culture Days](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/alberta-culture-days-3/) - Friday September 28th & Saturday September 29th 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Friday) & 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Saturday) Claresholm Event will be held under the Big Tent located on the Claresholm Museum grounds. ACTIVITIES: Artisan Displays and Cultural Based Entertainment on ATCO Sound Stage (on Museum grounds) both Friday Evening and Saturday Day.
- [Alberta Culture Days](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/alberta-culture-days/) - Friday September 28th & Saturday September 29th 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Friday) & 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Saturday) Claresholm Event will be held under the Big Tent located on the Claresholm Museum grounds. ACTIVITIES: Artisan Displays and Cultural Based Entertainment on ATCO Sound Stage (on Museum grounds) both Friday Evening and Saturday Day.
- [Grand Opening](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/grand-opening/) - Join us for our Seasonal Grand Opening from 2-4pm. Enter our door prizes with donation to the Claresholm Food Bank
- [Tea on the Lawn](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/tea-on-the-lawn/) - Join us on Saturday, August 12th for tea and treats in front of the Museum Station! Costumes are encouraged! For more information please call 403-625-3131.
- [Claresholm Walking Tour](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/claresholm-walking-tour-5/) - Join us for a FREE walking tour of Claresholm at 10 am! Please dress for the weather as the tour goes rain or shine. Registration is suggested; please call 403-625-3131 or email visitorinfo@townofclaresholm.com.
- [Claresholm Walking Tour](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/claresholm-walking-tour-4/) - Join us for a FREE walking tour of Claresholm at 10 am! Please dress for the weather as the tour goes rain or shine. Registration is suggested; please call 403-625-3131 or email visitorinfo@townofclaresholm.com.
- [Claresholm Walking Tour](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/claresholm-walking-tour-3/) - Join us for a FREE walking tour of Claresholm at 10 am! Please dress for the weather as the tour goes rain or shine. Registration is suggested; please call 403-625-3131 or email visitorinfo@townofclaresholm.com.
- [Claresholm Walking Tour](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/claresholm-walking-tour-2/) - Join us for a FREE walking tour of Claresholm at 10 am! Please dress for the weather as the tour goes rain or shine. Registration is suggested; please call 403-625-3131 or email visitorinfo@townofclaresholm.com.
- [Claresholm Walking Tour](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/claresholm-walking-tour/) - Join us for a FREE walking tour of Claresholm at 10 am! Please dress for the weather as the tour goes rain or shine. Registration is suggested; please call 403-625-3131 or email visitorinfo@townofclaresholm.com.
- [International Museums Day](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/international-museums-day/) - Celebrate International Museums Day, by coming to your local museum.
- [Tailgate Sale](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/tailgate-sale/) - TAILGATE SALE South of Museum Exhibit Hall 8 – noon on June 3 Bring a table and your items to sell. $20 to park. You keep the proceeds. Sponsored by Friends of the Claresholm Museum
- [Test Event](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-events/test-event/) - This is a test event

## Event Categories

- [General](https://www.claresholmmuseum.com/mc-event-category/general/)