Banff Park Museum
Museum · Banff

Banff Park Museum

Photo: Diannaa · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Banff Park Museum opened in 1895 as the first museum in the Canadian Rockies. The log building holds mounted animals, birds and geological specimens collected from Banff National Park. Visitors can examine the original display cases and read the early park history panels.

On day 3 of Banff & the Rockies

Good to know

Tickets
Entry fee applies; check current rates on site
Time needed
One hour
Best time
Mornings to avoid school groups
Getting there
Short walk from Banff town centre on Banff Avenue

Itineraries with Banff Park Museum

Day 3 of Banff & the Rockies

Sulphur Mountain and Spray River

How Banff Park Museum fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Sulphur Mountain Summit via GondolaBanff Gondola
  2. 12:30Banff Park Museum WalkBanff Park Museum
  3. 14:00Spray River Trail BikeSpray River Trail
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Banff Park Museum questions

Is Banff Park Museum free?

No. An entry fee is charged. Current prices are posted at the door.

How long does it take to visit Banff Park Museum?

Most visitors spend about one hour inside.

Where is Banff Park Museum located?

It stands in central Banff next to the park information centre.

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