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| Hours | Daily 9am-5pm, Thurs to 9pm | ||
| Address | 130 9th Ave. SE | ||
| Location | At 1st St | ||
| Transportation | LRT: 1st St. E | ||
| Phone | 403/268-4100 | ||
| Web site | www.glenbow.org | ||
| Prices | Admission C$14 adults, C$10 seniors, C$9 students and youth (7-17), C$28 families; free for children under 6 | ||
Frommer's Review
One of the country's finest museums, the Glenbow is a must for anyone with an interest in the history and culture of western Canada. What sets it apart from other museums chronicling the continent's Native cultures and pioneer settlement is the excellence of its interpretation. Especially notable is the third floor, with its vivid evocation of Native cultures -- particularly of the local Blackfoot -- and compelling descriptions of western Canada's exploration and settlement. You'll enjoy the brief asides into whimsy, such as the display of early washing machines. Other floors contain displays of West African carvings, gems and minerals, and a cross-cultural look at arms and warfare.
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| 3 stars | Frommer's Exceptional |
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