The mission of Founders' Gallery is to explore human conflict worldwide through art and artefacts from local and international, historic and contemporary sources. We give context to Canada’s military and its global contributions, inform viewers’ knowledge, and expand our understanding of conflict. Subscribe to this list to get periodic updates about exhibitions and other special events.
Exhibitions
Oct 3
October 3, 2024 – February 17, 2025
WITNESS: Histories of Conflict in the War Art of Bill MacDonnell
Curated by Dick Averns – Conflict is difficult to confront yet essential to address if humanity is to better itself. This territory is adeptly navigat…
Oct 3
October 3, 2024 – February 17, 2025
FAR FROM HOME: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry 110 Years of Art
Curated by LCol Bill Bewick (Retd) Far from Home traces the course of the Regiment’s 110 years of full-time service to Canada during war and peace. Th…
Events
Oct 17
October 17, 2024 5:30 pm
Fall Exhibitions Reception – all welcome
Please join us for the opening of our fall exhibitions at UCalgary Founders’ Gallery, located at The Military Museums, 4520, Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary, T2T 5J4. This is a free event held on Thursday October 17, 2024, 5.30 – 8.30 pm. 5.30 pm …
Visit Us
The Founders’ Gallery is located at:
The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2T 5J4. Please note: main entrance is via the west end of Passchendaele Ave SW.
Hours
Daily: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Admission
| Adults | $ 15 + GST |
| Seniors | $ 5 + GST |
| Students | $ 5 + GST |
| Youth (7 – 17) | $ 5 + GST |
| Family | $ 30 + GST |
| Children (Under 7) | Free |
| Veterans and Serving Military Personnel | Free |
| Members of The Military Museums | Free |
| Parking | Free |