Reviews of Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies (Zoo)

Agata Moskała

Very interesting guided tours.

Lance Andersen

It's worth a visit, but felt like there could have been more.

Barry McTavish

Interesting exhibit everytime

Jeff Abbott

Great history of the Banff area

Sam So

Interesting musuem of landscapes painting reminding me of the group of 7

Julie May

This museum often hosts art exhibits. We were lucky enough to see an exhibit with photographs to represent the history of Alberta. Most features have a video and/or audio component. I truly enjoyed the CP rail, helicopters, animal preservation, local news and comic sections. There were so many more. Strongly recommend going, and if you love museums this is a two to three day exhibit. If you're a bit more of a quick viewer, 2 hours should do it.

Star light Kid

Would highly recommend taking the tour

Cynthia Olsen

A treat for visitors to Banff that helps complete the picture of who was instrumental in developing the area. Amazing art gallery, artifacts on mountain climbing and rescue, area development, early settlers. 2 early homes on the premises, not open to the public, scheduled tours might be available or arranged.

Harlan Szczurek

Interesting but average content museum. Recommended a look though.

Prajith Jyothi

It's a small but beautiful place

Markus Lauff

(Translated) Interesting exhibition around the topic Rockies and Banff and surroundings. (Original) Interessante Ausstellung rund um das Thema Rockies und Banff und Umgebung.

Gary Lawson

Great people

Nathaniel Le Chalifoux

A very enjoyable little museum. If you pace yourself you could spend 1.5 hours here looking around.

Kate Denison

This museum was quite good, I enjoyed the general exhibitions. However, they had a photography display as their primary exhibit and it was phenomenal. If you enjoy mountains, geography and art - it's a must do.

Javier Castro

(Translated) An interesting, small but very instructive place to learn the history of Banff (Original) Un lugar interesante, pequeño pero muy instructivo para conocer la historia de Banff

Denise Mahé

Love going here whenever I visit. So informative and interesting. Lovely staff. I like their online store as well. I just wish everything on there was available to buy, not just certain pieces. ????

Alex Karadimitris

Nice history of Banff national park and the integration of western culture with the first nations people of the area.

Paul Stead

A great place to visit and learn about the local history of Banff and area.

Trisha

Interesting collection of artefacts and stories, offering great insights to the history of the Banff and surrounding areas. Enjoyed the dedicated exhibition of the art from Peter & Catherine Whyte, recommend joining the mini tour as it offered interesting insights into the couples lives.

Mike Truso

Homestead tour was interesting. Worth the $2.

Silvia Peláez México

(Translated) Interesting to know something of the history of Banff (Original) Interesante para conocer algo de la historia de Banff

MJ Seager

Interesting little museum with lots of history of Banff and the Rockies. I really enjoyed the photos of early explorers who created the hiking trails in the area and built lodges like Skoki. We visited while the bridle display was on which I really enjoyed. A lot of artwork mixed with the history of humans and horses in the area. There is also a lovely walk behind the museum along the river. The gift shop has all kinds of stuff.

S.P. Dudley

Great local museum showing the culture of the area.

J De Santiago

The photography collection was beautiful. The collection was black & white silver gelatin with different scenery across North America and a clear but not exclusive theme on Banff National Park.

Eva-Marie Fallat

(Translated) Interesting museum telling the story of the rockies. Lots of sign with reading, good service (Original) Intéressant musee racontant l'histoire des rocheuses. Beaucoup de panneau avec lecture, bons service

Ruth-Anne Marley

This museum is an absolute treasure.

Francois Druilhe

(Translated) Pretty succinct. (Original) Assez succinct.

Adriana Lebron

Awesome history

James Anderson

Good but really smaller.

Silvia Paulina Gonzàlez Anguiano

(Translated) Very good museum, of course I would return (Original) Muy buen museo, claro que volvería

Bruh Ment

A fairly cheap and interesting way too see a lot history about the area that would have been hard to find otherwise.

nomad_paul

This museum is really good, considering it’s location in a small town. There are lots of galleries and exhibitions to see here. The Whyte family, Banff history, paintings and some contemporary art made by local artists. For a $10 fee, I think it’s worth it. The gallery have been well kept and most of the artifacts, paintings and rare items are nicely preserved. This is a good additional activity in Banff if you’re not into Skiing or hiking. We went on Saturday noon and it was just me and my partner the whole time.

Bob Stuppy

Informative information

Chris Botterill

If you're into art, particularly paintings of landscapes and scenery you have to make sure you check this place out. It's also a great place to visit if you want to know some history about Banff and it's people. This particular museum focuses more on the family the museum namesake is named after but after leaving you can still feel it's historical value.

Duncan Jarrett

A bit of a let down

Job Lee

(Translated) $ 10 surprise. Traces of the precious area created by the Whyte family. It's fun. (Original) 10불의 놀라움.. Whyte일가가 만들어낸 소중한 이 지역의 흔적들.. 재밌어요.. 소소하지만^^

Jason Williams

learned a lot about the area. nice lay out

leeceve

Extremely uninteresting

I F

Loved it. Very nice place, with very frienfly staff.

Jared Fedorchuk

Great museum with lots of unknown facts about the history of Banff.

Jay Gould

Love the Whyte! The CMH Heli and tasteful displays of historic Banff and the national parks is so informative and interesting. Excellent gift shop with fabulous posters and creative items from local artists, great for Christmas and birthday gifts!

Craig The FBI

An educational trip for my son

Doug Maner

A must do

최미정

(Translated) General Admission Fee $ 10 Skivic 3 Kakokani $ 5 Originally, two museums with good plains went to museums that are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but it feels like an exhibition rather than a museum.The gallery is closed and there are no real people. (Original) 일반인입장료 10달러 스키빅 3 가꼬가니 5달러 원래는 평이좋은 박물관두곳은 화ㆍ목이 휴무라 열려있는 박물관갔는데 박물관이라기보다 전시회느낌?갤러리는 닫혀있고 진짜볼거없음 사람이 그래서 1도 없었음ᆢ

Maxine Kendall

A wonderful place to visit filled with interesting heritage/historical exhibits and beautifully displayed ever changing exhibits in the main and small galleries. Tours of the museum and heritage buildings, and evening presentations make this a place well worth marking on your map.

Michael H

A fun place for art as well as history of the bow Valley.

Cristina Arroyo

This is an interesting museum, that will give you the opportunity of enjoy and relate much more to Canada. Exhibitions are about people, culture, wildlife, history, etc. Tools, clothing, animals, housing and much more. Worthwhile visiting!

Abimes Concept

Very nice museum, I like the story and people of Canadien Rockies, also flore and faune, particulary information for the Grizzly bear. How you must doing if you meet a big Grizzly... ;)

Kaul YYC

Wonderful

M. Jafari

it is good place to get western heritage quickly

Jean-Pierre Sergerie

Good exhibit to go to on a foggy day. We spent 60 minutes to see everything. Gives you a good idea of the Rockies history.

Daniel Kocsis

Amazing museum that has lots of various wild life both inside and out of the building. Lots of educational value for anyone visiting the mountains for the first time. Gotta make sure to stop here with friends or family when its open to see how many different animals live in the mountains!

Arnaud Gauthier

Interesting

Robert Chernish

awesome. got my local discount, and enjoyed the classy paintings from the group of seven and modern mask exhibit

Matthew Rafat

Interesting but not a must-see. (July 2019)

Jason Chouinard

Not a stuff museum at all. Excellent exhibits and surprisingly relevant to all ages and styles. A tattoo and skateboard art exhibit? Tres Chic! Congrats Banff. The exhibit on Grizzly Bear research and swaths of mountain range (East Rundle, ect) were staggering in their detail and beauty. Wow. Go, you won't be disappointed!

Wonhyo Lee

Interesting history exhibitions, well presented. However art gallery is bit small. Don't expect to spend much more than an hour here.

Sabrina Jalass

Great

Eva Sohn

(Translated) Well~ This is the history of how the museum discovered Loki and made it now. Unlike Ulnara, their history is a story of natural development. Suddenly, Japanese art was introduced there, and my younger brother, who majored in art, seriously explained how Japanese art influenced the history of Western art. It was really fun. If you compare the paintings of the pioneering days of Canada and the Japanese woodblock prints, there is a significant difference in level! It will be beneficial to those who know that. For me, Japanese art is the most memorable than the history of pioneering Rocky. We also checked the influence of Japanese culture, which we do not appreciate highly, on the West, and understood why Japan is so familiar with Western culture. (Original) 글쎄~ 이곳은 박물관은 로키를 어떻게 발견하고 지금으로 만들었는지가 그들의 역사입니다. 그들의 역사는 울나라와 다르게 자연개척의 이야기가 역사죠. 뜬금없이 일본미술이 그곳에 소개되어있는데, 미술 전공인 남동생이 진지하게 일본미술이 어떻게 서양미술사에 영향을 주었는지를 설명하더군요. 고게 재밌었어요. 캐나다 개척시때의 그림과 일본 목판화를 비교하면 수준 차이가 확 나요! 그런걸 아시는 분들에겐 유익할것 같습니다. 전 로키 개척역사보다는 일본미술이 가장 기억에 남네요. 우리는 높게 평가 안하는 일본문화가 서양에 끼친 영향도 확인했고, 왜 일본이 서양의 문화에 친숙하게 들어가있는지도 이해했습니다.

sonal agarwal

It's a small museum, okay place. $10 entrance fees. You can skip it if not very fond of museum. If have nothing else to do, can visit it once.

Sanjeev Gaur

Important part of history

Scott Lawrence

Spectacular homage to two ambassadors of the Rockies, whose legacy has been to ensure recognition and dissemination of the lore and knowledge associated with the peoples and cultures of this exceptional landscape.

Irene A

Beautiful paintings by this couple that was united by the Iove for art, depicting the Rockies and their friends. Also a display of historical artifacts from some important residents of Banff in the early 1900's.

Paulo Tavares

amazing place

Jesse Martin

Less than I was expecting. It has a great archive for research however.

led zee

Walking distance from downtown Banff. Nice exhibit about the history of the region and art Tickets are $10 and they have student discount. No water is allowed inside (I was told to not carry my water bottle) the museum and no water fountain. Bow river trail runs right behind the museum.

Karen Williams

Very nice and informational

Margaret Palmer

Lots of very interesting pieces of history with the added bonus of getting to see two deer right out of the front lobby window.

Fergus Maclaren

Very good displays of Rocky Mountains history and personalities. Excellent museum store with comprehensive book selection of the region.

Steve Tsuida

I was really surprised by the depth of the experience. It’s a lot of museum packed into not a lot of space. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Banff for a while, or on a day trip from Calgary.

Todd

(Translated) The layout of the museum is impressive, and many stories of the Rocky Mountains can be learned. (Original) 博物馆的布置令人印象深刻，了解了很多落基山脉的故事。

MarcoinTheMountains Michayluk

Hard to imagine town with out it

Saeid Z

Cool stuff!

Meghana Raja

Very interesting museum on the history of the area and the exploration of the Canadian Rockies. The temporary art exhibit called "Unbridled" was also very cool to see! The pieces were very unique to the area and a real treat to see. I had a great time at this museum.

Doug Graham

A good snapshot of local Rockies history. Good for about an hours entertainment

Jean-Francois Leduc

(Translated) Quite expensive and the museum is small. There isn't much to see. Also everything is in English, no French translation. (Original) Assez cher et le musée est petit. Il n'y a pas pas grand chose à voir. Aussi tout est en anglais, aucune traduction en français.

Paskal S

Great if you want to learn about Banff's history. Also has the best souvenir shop in town.

Jack

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Spinal Neurosurgeon: Dr. Lee (척추종양 수술쟁이)

(Translated) This is a private museum, free for children under 12 years old. The exhibits are Japanese art and other general relics related to local history. (Original) 개인 박물관으로 12세이하만 무료임. 전시물은 일본 미술품과 그외는 지역 역사에 관한 일반유물임

Vacate Ssyzr

The history of the mountain parks helps to appreciate the region. The Whyte Museum is a wealth of knowledge.

thepooptato

Not really my cup of tea but it there was a board game I played for like 2 hours straight so totally worth the visit

Zeke News

The new exhibition "Unbridled" is definitely worth a visit. The mixed media through the decades was well displayed. The other exhibits at the Whyte Museum are excellent too.

Nancy Piner

Beautiful artwork. Interesting information about Peter and Catherine Whyte. Love their work. Great things to purchase too, artwork, cards etc.

Jon Van Dyk

Great Art and History of the Park and West

The Traveller's Trail

Decent amount of info.

Bradley Bam

Very interesting visit. Not really for kids under 6.

Tim D.

A few unique exhibits to entertain the children. Nice gift store.

Darcy McPhee

A good place to learn about Banff and how the park was established, along with a great painting collection of regional inspiration.

Tiana Perry

Cute little museum. If you want a bit of history, then visit.

Letícia Marcorin

Very interactive. Lots of videos and audios to contextualize the pieces

Ben Lo - 外語學習

(Translated) The staff is very kind and friendly, but I personally don't feel very much about this museum. Tickets are 10 plus, half-price if working in Banff. However, the magnets and postcards in the gift shop are worth digging, which is obviously different from the postcards on the street. I really like the small painting exhibition in the innermost and the basement exhibition. If you come in, don't miss it! (Original) 員工很和善親切，但我個人對這博物館不是太有感。門票10加，若在班夫工作則半價。不過裡面禮品店的磁鐵及明信片倒是值得挖寶，跟大街上的明信片明顯不同。最裡面的小小畫展和地下室的展覽我倒是蠻喜歡的，若進來了，可別錯過啦！

Chrawna Biamonte-Demler

Informative museum and great art gallery.

H- Y-L

Renowned, but as yet unvisited...they closed Dec 29 to Jan? But didn't update their hours online. So, we drove in specifically to visit, only to see the handwritten sign on the door. :(

AnJa Mack

The coolest museum i saw. Old and modern. Everything is about Banff and its history and the Rocky Montains.

Rysia Andrade

Both the art gallery and the heritage displays were excellent. The "women of the Rockies" display was my favourite. The gift shop had a great book selection.

kenan ozbay

Lots of good details for those curious to learn.

Ian Hutchinson

Stunning art of the Rockies

General Service

Ok

최장환

(Translated) Whyte's feed was donated to the museum. Although small in size, it is a rocky museum that focuses deeply on the local Indian history and culture. (Original) Whyte씨가 가지고 있는 사료를 박물관에 기증했다고 한다. 면적은 작으나 지역의 인디안 역사와 문화를 깊히 있게 다루고 있는 로키전문 박물관입니다.

Camelot Radloff

It's a little cramped

Olivia Sutthery

Wonderful museum. Showcases many aspects of the park- fossils, railway, wildlife, cars, mountaineering, etc. Happy we finally made it! Perfect activity to do on a rainy day.

Trevor Wiebe

Great art great history

Erich Vogt

Highly motivated and competent Guides. Very intersting Stories and Collection.

Garry Engler

Amazing local history of Banff and area. Wish I would have visited this place years ago!

D. Voisard

(Translated) Very interesting and pleasantly surprised! It puts us in the historic atmosphere of the place! (Original) Très intéressant et agréablement surprise ! Il nous met dans l'ambiance historique des lieux !

Laura Flores-Sarnat

So beautiful in a great location

Sandra Castillo Milojevic

If you're not looking for a huge 2-3 hours visit museum such like us, then this is the perfect one ! All the information and objects are enough and perfect to understand the Rockie's history.. We had a 25min explanation from a guide which was as well very interesting.

Patrick MacDonald

Fun

Joe Can

A good find. information museum with lots of relevant information about Banff. But what blew me away was the edgy art exhibition that happened to be there the day we visited. Kudos Whyte Museum!

Jake Finnan

Had a great time at Whyte, lots of pictures of the history of the Rockies and Banff area. Good amount of mountaineering photos and history. A must do for anyone who spends a lot of time hiking and mountain climbing in the area.

Mark Carter

Very interesting museum.

Christine McCabe

There was some banging and construction happening somewhere that affected the ambiance. But the exhibits were beautifully laid out, and well lit. Also, best gift shop in the city.

Paul E

Small museum focusing on western/mountain heritage. Some excellent examples of Western Canadian Art.

brad lewis

Decent museum

Bob Bonstead

Definitely a worthwhile place to visit. Interesting paintings by the husband and wife who funded the construction of the building. Other artists paintings also for comparisons. Nice museum store with many good selections. Good representations of mountain climbing and heliskiing history.

Brian Munro

This is a hidden gem in Banff . What I liked about this museum is it gives you a concise overview of Banff's conception, the key players that had the vision to see what was here and to showcase it for the world.

최창운

(Translated) There is an admission fee. Please note (Original) 입장료는 있습니다 참고하길

Reg Pope

Verizon good set of displays of indigenous life and activities from the late 1800s And an extensive collection of art with scenes from the Rockies Well worth 2+ hours.

DAVID STUART ALEXANDER MACKIE

The best and most important Museum dedicated to preserving Mountain Heritage, in the Western Canadian Rocky Mountains in Banff Alberta. Wow. It is the best. And all the archives of mountain photos, art & films +++++ DSAM

Caroline Cunningham

Small museum, but well presented. Lots of info about the history of the area without being boring. Good gallery and shop too. Excellent value.

Ian Hall

Very interesting

Doray Wiggins

Best small local historical and art museum!

Big Rich

Fantastic art gallery in the heart of Banff.

Jose E

Good place to go when visiting Banff. 10 dollars entrance adults and under 12 free entrance. Not too big. But many interesting things to see about the history of the region. Outside for free you can walk around and see some historic houses moved to the museum. Recommended. The bison dump on a frame from 1800's was something to see LOL. And in the way in you may see a couple of regular visitors from the wild. (See pictures)

Jodie Pack

It was a decent museum, but it seemed to centre on a couple of rich families, not a general history of the area. The art was nice. Most disappointing was the fact that this museum was not family friendly. Strollers are not allowed, so it was annoying to have to chase a toddler around with very little for him to see or do. Additionally, My 11 and 6 year old were listening to an audio description of a display and there were curse words in the recording. Ridiculous.

latrice lehman

Enjoyed our trip to the Whyte Museum today. Excellent exhibit on horses!

Callum Norrish

Very friendly staff. Great photography

Will Stein

This is also a well done museum. The exhibits are very well done. They are informative and offer a lot of information. The art exhibit is small and includes some Japanese art which was interesting to see. Entry fee is reasonable and there are free lockers for your coats and bags. Plan an hour + to see the entire exhibit. Dont miss the recordings as they are really interesting and humorous. On a side street so you have to look for it a block from the river.

Zobair Shibli

Excellent place. Very well behaved staffs. If you have a kid, this place is a must to go. Lots of historical thinhs to learn and especially the art collection is awesome!

Amelia Capell

The care and thought put into the exhibits is amazing and it's always a joy to walk through

Wayde Hemminger

Was ok..bit smaller then expected and was hoping more info and related subjects to the mining and settlement from the area.

Nancy DaDalt

Looking forward to having this important piece of Banff and Banff National Park reopened. Thanks to the team for the private tour (members) and the insights gained. Can't wait to go back and take a couple of hours to really absorb all the new items and the Catherine Robb Whyte exhibit, MANSIONS TO MOUNTAINS. The main gallery has been renovated and there is more space for the sought after Fireside Chats and other engaging sessions important and fun for the community and visitors alike. Don't miss this important cultural feature of Banff.

Peter CJ

Great photographic exhibition "exposure" on until April.

David Hohn

Very nice collection of Rocky Mountain history and we were here during the Fringe of the Bow exhibit in the gallery, which was excellent.

박한강 (나그네)

(Translated) Preserving and displaying the history of the state or individual is considered to be a meaningful act. However, it gives a small lesson to the irony of history of economic activity as a white tourist spot where Indians left. (Original) 국가 또는 개인의 역사를 보존하고 전시하는건 나름의 의미가 있는 행위라고 판단 됨. 그러나 인디언이 떠난 자리에 백인의 관광지로 경제행위를 하는 역사의 아이러니에 작은 교훈을 선사 함..

Patrick Reinelt

(Translated) Quite interesting, very friendly people (Original) Ganz interessant, sehr freundliche Leute

Tonni Qvist Sørensen

(Translated) A nice picture exhibition (Original) En fin billed udstilling

Laura Bavelaar

Interesting story line, amazing what they can do with your tax money.

加藤舞

(Translated) It was a very interesting museum. The first time I saw tattoo art, I felt it was very beautiful. The image of tattoos is bad in Japan, but the impression of tattoos has changed because it's just one piece of art. My grizzly family tree is my favorite. (Original) とても興味深い博物館でした。タトゥーのアートを初めて見たのですが、とても美しいと感じました。日本ではタトゥーのイメージが悪いのですが、これも一つのアートなのだとタトゥーへの印象か変わりました。グリズリーの家系図がお気に入りです。

Anatolie Timercan

Pretty interesting, nothing out of the extraordinary

Marilyn Feeg

I brought my Mother here because they advertise "History of the Rocky Mountains" display. My Mum (93) loves the mtns., & can NAME most individual mtns. from near & far. There advertising does Not say there's Admission $ Fee $, so we were surprised, & Not prepared. They have very good Historical Greeting cards at very reasonable $ cost $.

Carole Tonks

Loved it. Very informative

A B

The only cool spot in here is the archives.

Alexandra Jensen

Nice little art museum full of beauty located in Banff, AB. The exhibits are always changing which lets you visit the Whyte over and over while still seeing something new.

WREN

Interesting history of Whyte family in Banff.

H. Wang

A nice place to visit when the weather is too bad for outdoor activities. A lot of local artifacts and history. Nice and quiet environment.

Madge Keanie

Great place to visit especially if you want to know more about local history. Very well laid ou4. A must if you are in this area.

Kenny Gray

Helpful staff and fascinating exhibits! Must visit.

keegan wagstaff

Amazing cultural site

Michele Zijlmans

Beautiful historic collection

Laurent Gosselin Arcouet

Superb exhibition on Robb and Whyte. Very informative on history of Rockies.

Tami N

Nice small museum. Have been going to Banff for 40+ years and was sorry I missed this gem. The tour guide we had was knowledgeable and I loved that it was only a 20 minute tour which left us lots of time to explore on our own.

Chantel Pearson

Lots of fun!

Annette Bostic

Pioneer perspective of early European settling in the Canadian Rockies

qian hu

(Translated) A museum worth seeing, you can learn about the history of Banff town (Original) 值得一看的博物馆，可以了解班夫镇的历史

Knatti B

(Translated) I'm ok (Original) Ja ok

Charle Hull

Interesting

Jane Fraser

Barbara Milne and Colleen Campbell ❣️

Emily Harris

Can go through in an hour

Gabriel Felx

Nice museum at the heart of banff. Really nice to see the story of the region. One of the few must stop of the city if you like that kind of activities. There is a lot of free parking arround and it's really close to the main street of the city.

Paul Melling

Nice little museum.

Bertus Horseman

Lots of native history.if your tready you get in for free

Doug Carlson

Well worth a visit.

Obe Wan Ed

More Art gallery than museum. Worth a stop for art and some local history.

John Abraham

Very informative and a nice place to spend your days off

simon nichols

An interesting museum about the locality and gives a good insight into life for the early settlers.

Elizabeth Chong

I thought it had a superb mix of multimedia and traditional exhibits. The Library and Photo Archive was tucked away but well worth spending some time going through the many albums.

Graham Tennant

Dropped in mainly because it was raining but really glad we did because this provided a very interesting background of the area. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.

Donna Deukett

Thought it was better than the nations museum

Minkuk kim

Super friendly staff and tour