Programs & Events

Heritage Tours

Heritage Homes Visits

Daily, June 1 through September 6, 30 minutes
Included with admission
Offered on the hour, from 11 AM to 3 PM

Step into the lives of philanthropists, world travelers, and visual artists Peter and Catharine (Robb) Whyte. Marvel at the romantic vision reflected in the home of collectors and community leaders Philip and Pearl (Brewster) Moore. An intimate look at the homes and the worldly yet simple lifestyles of the people who inhabited them.

Art Gallery Tour – Grizzly in Art and Life

Daily, June 21 through September 6
40 minutes, Included with Museum admission,
FREE for Museum members

Experience the majestic grizzly as depicted in the works of contemporary artists Maureen Enns, Dale Auger, Dwayne Harty, Dan Hudson, Cathryn and Fran Jenkins. View art, artifacts, and archival material from the Whyte Museum's collection as you hear poignant, humorous, and sometimes frightening stories of human/bear interaction.

Heritage Gallery Tour - The Stuff of Legend featuring High Fashion in the Rockies

Daily, June 1 through September 6, 11:30 AM
40 minutes, included with Museum admission / free for Museum members

Discover the Luxton family in Banff and the Bow Valley. Meet Mr. Banff, the adventure-loving and entrepreneurial Norman Luxton. Delve into the world of high fashion in the Rockies as you view a surprising collection of dresses and accessories belonging to the Luxton ladies, Georgina and Eleanor.


Stroll Into the Past, featuring a Visit to the Luxton Home

Daily, June 1 through September 6, 2:30 PM
40 minutes, $5 per person, FREE for Museum members

Enjoy a leisurely walk through Banff while discovering some of the places and colourful residents that have helped to shape this unique mountain town. The tour is topped off with a visit to the c. 1905 heritage home belonging to the influential Luxton family.

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