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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. We are supported by The Military Museums Foundations (TMMF), a non-profit organization that brings Canadian military heritage to life for thousands of Albertans each year through Alberta curriculum-based education programs. More information on TMMF can be found here: https://themilitarymuseums.ca/support/tmm-foundation

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Supporting military mental health matters, now more than ever.Following the tragic events at CFB Wainwright over the wee...
10/20/2026

Supporting military mental health matters, now more than ever.

Following the tragic events at CFB Wainwright over the weekend, our thoughts remain with everyone affected, including serving members, veterans, families and the wider Canadian Armed Forces community.

At times like these, we are reminded of the importance of looking out for one another and ensuring that those who serve, and those who have served, have access to mental health support.

On Oct. 25, Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness will bring participants together for a challenging cave adventure near Canmore, raising funds and awareness for those affected by operational stress injuries.

Four members of The Military Museums community are supporting the initiative through their fundraising efforts: Kent Griffiths, curator of The Calgary Highlanders Museum; Andrew Mullett, PPCLI collections manager; and TMM volunteers Mobina Jafarabadi and Colton Crane.

We're proud of their commitment to supporting the military community and helping keep conversations about mental health going.

Please consider supporting their fundraising efforts.

Learn more: https://www.canmorecavetours.com/into-the-summit

10/19/2026

On Nov. 11, we remember.

Each year, Canadians come together to honour the courage, service and sacrifice of those who have served our country.

The Military Museums invites the Calgary community to join us for our annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as we pay tribute to Canada's Veterans, serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

- Gates open: 9 a.m.
- Ceremony begins: 10:45 a.m.
- Moment of silence: 11 a.m.
- Museum galleries open: 11:45 a.m., with admission by donation.

Whether you join us in person or reflect from afar, we invite you to take a moment to remember.

Plan your visit: https://themilitarymuseums.ca/events/rd26

Lest we forget.

Major David Peabody Memorial Walk & RuckJoin us during Veterans’ Week as we honour the life and legacy of Major David Pe...
10/17/2026

Major David Peabody Memorial Walk & Ruck

Join us during Veterans’ Week as we honour the life and legacy of Major David Peabody, former director of The Military Museums, who died in December 2024.

On Saturday, Nov. 7, military members, veterans and civilians are invited to come together for a memorial walk and ruck celebrating his service, leadership and dedication to military history and education.

Participants can walk or ruck along a one-kilometre loop on the museum grounds, surrounded by historic military vehicles and artefacts. Whether you choose to walk without weight, carry a rucksack or challenge yourself to multiple laps, everyone is welcome to participate at their own pace.

It's an opportunity to connect with members of the Canadian Armed Forces, meet others in the community and honour Major Peabody's memory.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: The Military Museums, Calgary

Join us as we remember a soldier, leader and passionate advocate for preserving Canada's military history.
https://themilitarymuseums.ca/events/major-david-peabody-memorial-walk-ruck

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme commemorative lecture.It was a ...
10/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme commemorative lecture.

It was a meaningful evening of remembrance and reflection as we explored the contributions of four military units with deep ties to Calgary during one of the defining battles of the First World War.

A special thank you to Calgary Salutes, our speakers and everyone who helped make the evening possible.

We appreciate your continued support in keeping Canada’s military history and the stories of those who served alive.

Women’s History Month | Factory WomenCanada’s war effort wasn’t only fought overseas.During the Second World War, hundre...
10/14/2026

Women’s History Month | Factory Women
Canada’s war effort wasn’t only fought overseas.
During the Second World War, hundreds of thousands of Canadian women went to work in factories, shipyards and aircraft plants, taking on jobs traditionally held by men.
By 1943-44, about 373,000 women worked in manufacturing, including approximately 261,000 in mu*****ns industries. Women welded, operated machinery, filled am******on and built aircraft, making up 30 per cent of Canada’s aircraft industry workforce.
Among them was aeronautical engineer Elsie MacGill, who headed Canadian production of Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft and became known as the “Queen of the Hurricanes.”
After the war, many women were expected to leave their jobs as servicemen returned. But their wartime experiences had challenged long-held ideas about women’s work and independence.
This Women’s History Month, we’re sharing the stories of Canadian women represented throughout The Military Museums.
This story is featured on our Mural of Honour- https://mural.themilitarymuseums.ca/panels/row7/129-factory-women

The Military Museums in partnership with Calgary Salutes, invites the public to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the...
10/12/2026

The Military Museums in partnership with Calgary Salutes, invites the public to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme with a special evening lecture at TMM.
The Battle of the Somme is a battle honour shared by four military units that have called Calgary home: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), The Calgary Highlanders and The King’s Own Calgary Regiment.
The presentation will explore how each unit participated in the 141-day battle, fought from July 1 to Nov. 18, 1916, and the experiences of the Canadians who served there.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with a reception, light snacks and cash bar before and after the presentation.
Admission is by donation to The Military Museums. Seating is limited and advance registration is recommended.
https://themilitarymuseums.ca/events/somme

This Thanksgiving, we’re giving thanks to those who served far from home.For Canadian soldiers deployed overseas, holida...
10/11/2026

This Thanksgiving, we’re giving thanks to those who served far from home.
For Canadian soldiers deployed overseas, holidays could mean being thousands of kilometres away from family and home.
In Afghanistan, Canadians served in many roles beyond combat, from reconstruction efforts in Kandahar to providing medical care alongside international partners.
Our new exhibition, Deployed: Canadian Army Reservists Overseas, shares a candid look at what overseas service meant for Canadian reservists, with a particular focus on Alberta’s 41 Canadian Brigade Group. Through personal stories, operational footage and artefacts, the exhibition explores four decades of peacekeeping, training and war.
This Thanksgiving, we give thanks to those who served, and to the families who supported them from home.
See Deployed now in the Founders’ Gallery.
Learn more: https://themilitarymuseums.ca/exhibitions/deployed-canadian-army-reservists-overseas

World Mental Health Day | Into the SummitToday, on World Mental Health Day, we’re proud to support an initiative raising...
10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day | Into the Summit
Today, on World Mental Health Day, we’re proud to support an initiative raising awareness and funds for mental health and wellness in the military community.
On Oct. 25, participants in Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness will descend into Rat’s Nest Cave near Canmore, taking on a challenging underground experience while raising funds to support people affected by operational stress injuries.
Members of The Military Museums community are rallying behind the cause, including Kent Griffiths, curator of The Calgary Highlanders Museum; Andrew Mullett, PPCLI collections manager; and TMM volunteers Mobina Jafarabadi and Colton Crane. Each has set a $1,000 fundraising goal in support of the initiative.
The event supports the Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund, named in honour of Brigadier Andrew Hamilton Gault, founder of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, and its work supporting veterans and their families.
This World Mental Health Day, we’re proud to stand behind Kent, Andrew, Mobina and Colton as they raise funds, start conversations and help bring greater awareness to operational stress injuries.
Help us cheer them on and support their fundraising efforts.
Learn more and support the Into the Summit fundraisers - https://www.canmorecavetours.com/into-the-summit

POV: you said “we’ll just pop in for an hour” while the turkey’s in the oven... Hello, there are 8 galleries. Eight!Make...
10/09/2026

POV: you said “we’ll just pop in for an hour” while the turkey’s in the oven... Hello, there are 8 galleries. Eight!

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