Sharing the Past
CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE
Our featured exhibits showcase the history of the High River area and its residents through engaging storytelling, vivid photographs, and carefully curated artifacts from our collection.
Explore our past and current exhibits below, or visit The Museum of the Highwood today to discover our latest exhibit.
Check out the “Visit Us” page for more information!
CURRENT EXHIBITS
We welcome children of all ages to board The Imagination Station! Throw on an apron and work a shift at the High River General Store, read a story in the Superman House, practice your chalkboard skills in the old classroom and make a seasonal craft. The Imagination Station is always here to spark your creativity and let your Imagination flow. All aboard!
Unfair Trade
The exhibit tells the story of Indigenous people in Southern Alberta and in particular the High River area. The main focus of the exhibit is from the mid-1860’s until 1877 (Treaty 7).
We are so happy to be a part of this wonderful website that celebrates Canadian History. The Canadian Heritage Information . . .
The Museum of the Highwood is honoured to present this exhibit celebrating the Centenary of beloved Canadian author W.O. Mitchell’s birth . . .
“Heartland” is Canada’s longest-running one hour scripted television drama. High River is proud to be the home of “Maggie’s Diner” . . .
In 1906 a “moving picture” – a “Friscoscope” of the San Francisco earthquake was shown at the Victoria Opera House in High River . . .
We are currently working on exciting new exhibits.
Stay tuned for updates!
ONLINE EXHIBITS
We are so happy to be a part of this wonderful website that celebrates Canadian History. The Canadian Heritage Information . . .
Events, Exhibits & Insights Into The Past!
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