Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum

Région touristique : Canadian Rockies

Journey into the extraordinary heritage of the Indians of the Northern Plains and Canadian Rockies at the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum.
Experience a time when native people followed the great buffalo herds, moving their camp seasonally, hauling their teepees and equipment by travois. Return to the days when the horse first arrived on the Plains, and when Europeans found a culture rich in elaborate ceremonies, dances, songs, and legends associated with the spirit world and the cycles of nature.
From richly ornamented costumes to a beautifully decorated teepee, from colourful quillwork to hunting equipment, the museum displays a wealth of native arts and daily life. It is a cultural display that celebrates the richness, diversity, continuity and, above all, the resilience of the native peoples of this area.

Renseignements sur les collections

The Luxton Museum houses a collection of Plains First Nations cultural history artifacts. They include elaborate pieces of quillwork, beadwork, clothing & textiles and many items of pre and post-European contact, such as pipes, weaponry, ceremonial and trade items. The museum's collection also contains North American natural history specimans and a collection of historical and contemporary fine arts. Much of the museum's collection is exhibited in "living picture" displays, depicting the many aspects of daily life of the Plains people.

Nombre approximatif d'objets ou de spécimens dans la collection : 1000

Arts décoratifs

The museum houses a collection of love flutes, hide and textile costumes, pottery and painted and beaded textiles.

Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Costumes • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries

Beaux-arts

The museum houses a small but sigificant collection of historical and contemporary paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture and photography.

Culture :
American • Canadian • Aboriginal or First Nations

Période :
Contemporary • Historical

Média : Painting • Photography • Prints and Drawings • Sculpture

Histoire humaine

The history of the Plains people are brought to life through "living picture" exhibits and artifacts displays, illustrating the many aspects of daily native life.

Ceremonial Objects • Costumes and Accessories • Currency • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Imaging : Photographs • Industrial Technology and History • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Musical Instruments • Toys and Games • Transportation : Non-motorized ground • Weapons

Sciences naturelles

Collections biologiques ou plantes et animaux
Agricultural or Domestic • Zoology : Vertebrates : Birds (Aves) : Mammals (Mammalia)

Sciences de la Terre et collections géologiques
Rocks • Precious Stones (Lapidary)
Autre : spear points

Services

Educational program for schools and public.
Guided public tours available during summer months.

Programmes Éducatifs

Curriculum-related educational programs are available for elementary, junior and senior high school classes.
Special tours for seniors groups available.

Demonstrations • School Programs

Information aux Visiteurs

The Museum Shop offers visitors a selection of unique gifts from across Canada. Native arts and crafts, publications, distinctive jewelry, posters, cards, and quality reproductions delight visitors of all ages and interests. The shop also offers arts and crafts by contemporary native people reflecting artistic traditons seen in the exhibits.
Guided general interest tours of the exhibits are available to the public.

Guided Tours : English • Parking Facilities : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Wheelchair access • Washrooms
Autres visites guidées : Arrangements for individuals or groups with special needs can be made.

Services de restauration

Snack Bar or Vending Machines

Publications et produits

Luxton Museum logo lapel pins, keychains and other souvenir items.
Museum postcards and brochure.

Carte

Emplacement

Adresse :	1 Birch Avenue Banff, Alberta T1L 1A8 Voir la carte
Téléphone :	403-762-2388
Télécopieur :	403-762-2803
Adresse postale :	Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum P.O. Box 850, Banff, Alberta T0L 0C0
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