The 8 Museums in Calgary That Earn Their Price

1.3.5-Hour Bus City Tour with Gasoline Alley Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 3h 30m · from $55Our pick

Ride from the Calgary Tower through East Village, Inglewood, the Beltline, Heritage Park, and Canada Olympic Park. Stop at Scotsman’s Hill and another city viewpoint, then explore Gasoline Alley Museum. English-speaking guides such as Adelaide and Amanda add local stories, while a comfortable bus covers a lot of ground in one afternoon.

“Absolutely Amazing! The guides were really knowledgeable about every corner of the town, totally recommended!”

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2.Gasoline Alley Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Spend a full day at Calgary’s Gasoline Alley Museum, where restored cars, trucks, working vehicles, antique pumps, and petroleum signs trace North America’s shift from horse power to motor power. On-site interpreters add context, and a lower showroom brings more artifacts into view. The museum is wheelchair accessible and open year-round.

“Extrodinary collection of gasoline pumps. Some of the rarest cars and truck’s beautifully displayed. The volunteers were very knowledgeable.”

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3.Calgary to Royal Museum | Drumheller – PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $429

Travel from Calgary to Drumheller in a private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. See Horseshoe Canyon, hoodoos, the Atlas Coal Mine, Horsethief Canyon, the giant T. rex, and the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Drivers including Manny, Ali, Jeff, Amman, and Arnel have helped shape the experience, though the tour is mainly transport and sightseeing rather than a formal history lesson.

“Jeff was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable of the area and gave fantastic local (and international) travel tips and recommendations. He offered to take photos of us at every stop which is super important to me.”

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4.Badlands Tour: Drumheller with Museum, Hoodoos & Coal Mine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $126

Travel from Calgary in a small group of up to 14 people to see Horseshoe Canyon, the Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller’s giant T-Rex, the Hoodoos Trail, and possibly Atlas Coal Mine. Guides such as Jess, Jass, and Anish provide commentary, though the amount of narration can vary. Museum entry is included, mine admission is extra.

“Me and my friends had the most amazing experience on the Badlands tour, and I want to give a huge thank you to our guide for making it so special. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly. His passion for the area really shone through as he shared fascinating stories, history, and fun facts along the way, which made the tour both exciting and educational. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable, engaged, and having a great time. The itinerary was well-planned, with just the right balance of sightseeing, photo stops, and opportunities to explore.Read more”

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5.Drumheller: Bad Land & Dinosaur Museum Tour from Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $105Top rated

Meet your English- or Chinese-speaking guide in downtown Calgary for an eight-hour trip to Drumheller. You’ll see Horseshoe Canyon, dinosaur fossils, the Royal Tyrrell Museum, The Little Church, Hoodoos Trail, and the Star Mine Suspension Bridge area. Guide Eric has been praised for his friendly service and punctual departures.

“The tour stops were very good. The Dinosaur Museum was amazing. I suggest you provide the driver some recorded or handout information about the area to share or read during the long drive.”

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6.Drumheller: Royal Tyrrell Museum, Hoodoos and Horseshoe Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $118

Travel from Calgary to Drumheller in an air-conditioned vehicle with Mandarin and English guide service. You’ll see Horseshoe Canyon, the Royal Tyrrell Museum, the World’s Largest Dinosaur, Willow Creek Hoodoos, and CrossIron Mills. The museum ticket and lunch cost extra, and the bilingual format may mean commentary is split between languages.

“Vincent was a fantastic guide. Gave just the perfect amount of information. Checked in with us regularly about our experience.”

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7.Sam Centre Calgary Stampede Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $10

At Sam Centre, you follow the story of the Calgary Stampede through interactive exhibits, personal stories, technology, and a video room. Friendly volunteers help explain the displays and answer questions. Plan on about an hour for a focused visit, or take your time with the exhibits. General admission costs $10, and Maisie Eatery is open without a museum ticket.

“We took our grandkids and they had a great time with the interactive activities. The volunteers were so friendly and shared so much information about the history of Stampede. We'll be back for sure! Mary Anne Ostapovitch”

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8.Badlands Tour: Drumheller with Museum, Hoodoos & Dinosaurs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $126

Spend about 10 hours exploring Alberta’s Badlands from Calgary in a small group of up to 14 people. You’ll visit Horseshoe Canyon, the Royal Tyrrell Museum, the Hoodoos, Star Mine Bridge, Drumheller, and the World’s Largest Dinosaur. Museum admission and bottled water are included. The Atlas Coal Mine is replaced by the Last Chance Saloon while the mine is closed.

“It was all very, very interesting to see. Everybody should go because it is such unusual things to see.”

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