Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff

Name: Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Address: 111 Bear St, Banff, T1L 1A3, Canada
Telephone: +1 403-762-2291

#6 among attractions in Banff

Specialty museum, Museum, History museum, Art museum

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Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff

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The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The museum collects, preserves, and exhibits materials related to the cultural heritage of the Rocky Mountains of Canada, making them available for education as well as research. The museum, which contains an archive and a library, was the inspiration of Banff artists Peter and Catharine Whyte. The Alpine Club of Canada has dedicated the Peter and Catharine Whyte Hut on the Peyto Glacier after the couple. ()

Established: 1968 (56 years ago)Coordinates: 51°10'31"N, 115°34'26"W

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111 Bear StBanff T1L 1A3 Canada

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+1 403-762-2291

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Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, Banff Park Museum, Cave and Basin National Historic Site.

0.8 miSE
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
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Hiking trail, Park, Outdoor activities
Tunnel Mountain, Banff
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~710 ftSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Banff Park Museum, Banff
4 min walk • The Banff Park Museum National Historic Site, located in downtown Banff, Alberta, is an exhibition space associated with Banff National Park.
0.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Historical place
Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff
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~1080 ftSE
Bridge
Bow River Bridge, Banff
6 min walk • The Bow River Bridge is a road bridge that spans the Bow River in Banff, Alberta. It was built in 1921 and is currently in use. The bridge is adorned with small stones from the river and locally sourced Rundle rock. The bridge also has 3 Indian head reliefs with headresses on either side.
0.6 miE
Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
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~1730 ftS
51°10'14"N • 115°34'23"W
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~920 ftNE
51°10'39"N • 115°34'19"W
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~590 ftSE
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3 min walk • Park
~1190 ftS
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6 min walk • Museum
~1550 ftSE
51°10'17"N • 115°34'16"W
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8 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies open?

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies?

Nearby attractions include Central Park, Banff (3 min walk), Banff Park Museum, Banff (4 min walk), Willock & Sax Gallery - Banff, Banff (5 min walk), Moraine Lake, Banff (5 min walk).