Reviews of Museum Of The Highwood (Museum)

Tammy Spake

We had a lovely afternoon exploring the museum and taking a walking tour of high river. Great staff and volunteers!

KittieKat_YYC

Super relaxed place to play or just enjoy nature!

Cindy Salmon

We've been to many museums but none that had a working old phone. You crank the handle and the phone downstairs phone bell would ring. Pick up the handle and talk.

Rich T (Richie Rich)

Home of Heartland series

Maple Sota

Awesome display of Heartland TV series props and souvenirs. Friendly and hospitable folks. ????

Matt Bouwmeester

Great place to visit and did a Santa parade that was just awesome.

Sandy Cameron

Very nice

Tim

For a small town they certainly are attractive to film companies. Kevin Costner, filmed, “Let Him Go”,Clint Eastwood, made an editing/“dailies review studio” out of the local playhouse, when he made “Unforgiven”. “Fargo”, of Netflix fame filmed here, as did the series “Tin Star”, which made the museum a police station setting. Heartland of course has its home here and in the surrounding territory. W.O. Mitchell made this town his home. Those were just a few of the highlights of our visit to the museum, but don’t forget to visit the local eateries/coffee houses for some personable service and tasty treats.

Dayna Dickens

This museum always has great displays telling unique stories about High River and Southern Alberta. I especially like their WO Mitchell exhibit and their local film history exhibit.

Matt Perry

Your HEARTLAND pilgrimage should begin here! This amazing museum is located in the historic railway station in High River AB. The museum is staffed by a dedicated team of knowledgeable local talent that is willing and able to assist you in getting the most out of your trip to Hudson. The museum is accessed through a donation. Upon entering there are plenty of very interesting displays that inform the visitor of all the past and recent history of the High River (Real) and Hudson (Fictitious) locales. Parking is ample and accessible. Washroom facilities are available for patrons.

Katrina Walper

Loved their kids play area with antique toys!

Robin Hart

Antiquated museumneeds some thought and upgrading

Deborah Payne

Can be a little dark in some areas

Deborah Payne

Can be a little dark in some areas

Jan Timmers (VE7JBT)

Great W. O. Mitchell display in a small room along the rear of the museum. Some unexpected surprises like his writing desk, which he had at one time cut the legs down to suit his height.

Amanda N

A lovely small town Alberta museum. The facility is cozy, the exhibits are thoughtful and interesting, and the staff member who welcomed us was friendly and informative.

Azura Blue

Great kids area

Heather Oltrogge

The staff were super friendly and fun to talk to.

horsegirl 13

Cute place. Wish they had more Heartland souvenirs

Nancy Bruce

The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly

Uncle B

History is always cool

Stephen Cassley

Well kept if simple museum devoted to the history and culture of the High River area.

Athen Davis

Very fun

JayTee D.

(Translated) A must have for Heartland fans. Great exhibits of the original series. (Original) Ein muss für Heartland-Fans. Tolle Ausstellungsstücke der Original Serie.

Rick Engler

Donations accepted. Always some fresh exhibits each season. Lots of great High River and area historical info.

khush dil hydri

Very friendly crew good collection on stone arrows.

Terrence Huebner

It has a nice selection of props from all the movies shot in the area. And a quaint place in the back for kids to play.

Zeke News

A destination go-to & start from spot in downtown High River. Has excellent parking out front & RV parking to the east in dirt lot. Park & walk from here, explore the town.

Jorge L Leyva

(Translated) I liked the history of that small town. Thank you (Original) Me gustó la historia de ese pesqueño pueblo. Muchas gracias

Gerald Pfeil

Very interesting and infotmative.

Corry

It was really nice to see theold pics and to see just how many movies were filmed there

JC Murphy

Explore your history the museum of the highwood has a great selection of information about the local area. Information including all of the local TV and movie productions that have happened in the area. As well the local hisrical figures and war memorial is worth stopping by and visiting.

CowBay Shrub

Nice gift shop and friendly staff. A nice history of the area.

Obi1kaSwabby

Alot of interesting things here, supermans cape amoung many cool stuff to look at.

Mike dejager

Very interesting

Adrian Craig

Stop getting wood high, not fair to the wood.

Chad Co

Great family outing that explores the early 20th century. Live blacksmith, steamtrain and boat rides, car museum... just so much to do for some family fun!

Janelle Best

The staff at the Museum of the Highwood went above and beyond to make our High River visit exceptional! Maps, suggestions and updated information (and more...) all contributed to making my niece's Heartland tour extra special. The displays are incredible, and thoughtfully curated. If you're wanting to add a special touch to your trip, I'd highly recommend stopping in. If you can, remember to bring cash for the "by donation" offering in exchange for your visit.

Dale Locken

Great place to stop to learn about the history of High River and Southern Alberta. A must stop if you're in the area. Excellent venue as well. You can just feel the history of all the passengers that traveled through that old train station. If the walls could talk...

Ramon Saavedra

Having a weekend visit to this place and walking this museum gives me the idea on how those old times were. This train station was part of city layout one hundred years ago an some buildings are still and renovated!

Marc MacLean

Cool spot to visit. Love the architecture.

Robin Alexander

Nice little museum lots of movie memorabilia, but also a great section on W.O. Mitchell

Kees Tabak

The santa who is there on the weekends around christmas is fantastic.

April Pyle

Lovely museum, small but very informative.

Tony Yachuk

Kids loved it. Wife loved it. So I had a good day. Very cool play area for the kids. We wanted to eat in the train car but there were lots of fancy dressed after church types having lunch and did not want to disturb them with our kids. Looking forward to trying it next time.

Gloria Privette

Interesting place to visit for heartland fans

Karen Saville

Drawn in on a Sunday afternoon by The Pie, we found a quaint Art Gallery with affordable local art.

Markus Schmidt

(Translated) Nice little museum, friendly lady at the reception. (Original) Nettes kleines Museum, freundliche Dame am Empfang.

Jessica Lawrence

Beautiful day

Dan Paul

Really well curated,lots of interesting history from the foothills. I'll be back!????

Charles F

Nice community museum with play area for young kids

Julie Hagner

It was a lovely experience visiting the museum. The staff was great. They welcomed me when I enters the building and made sure to thank me and say goodbye as I left. They were great at knowing all about heartland and showing on a map other cool interesting filming sites within the town. They had some great recommendations for places to get coffee and food within the town. There was a heartland quiz that was challenging as there were questions from earlier season I couldn’t remember. I am really glad I took the 45 minute drive from Calgary to see this museum.

Kiranjot Mangat

Boring

joanne harris

Interesting place in old railway station. Lots of local history. Exhibits change often. Friendly staff * visitor info available. Heartland swag & display.

Michael Schallinger

Awesome little museum with local history and very friendly staff!

Marilyn de Kok

The Curator was most helpful & informative. This place is one of those Hidden Gems!

Tracey

Friendly knowledgeable and amazed how many films were made there.

Eva Kivell

It was great! The staff were very knowledgeable in relation to Heartland as well as the Great Flood of 2013. Super friendly!

Victoria Gerlitz

Great exhibits! There is a wonderful interactive area for kids and the staff is very friendly and helpful as well as knowledgeable.