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Jul 5, 20213 min read

What's New at The Whyte?

We have been very busy during the quiet days, weeks, and months of the COVID-19 pandemic! This long stretch of time being closed to the...

Jul 5, 20212 min read

The Whyte Outside: Explore our Community and our Collection in the Great Outdoors

Our museum houses remarkable treasures indoors. But did you know that we are also very proud of all our offerings outside our walls?...

Jul 5, 20212 min read

Happy Summer, Everyone!

We opened on Canada Day for our members to preview our new exhibitions. It was gratifying to see the response Catharine Robb Whyte...

Jun 3, 20213 min read

Indigenous Life in Banff: How and Where to Discover and Connect

Banff is a very sacred and special place to Indigenous people, especially to those who traditionally visited the area. They came here to...

Jun 3, 20213 min read

Culture, Art and History in Banff: Tips from the Whyte

Banff is renowned around the world for its scenery and spirit of adventure. The majestic Canadian Rockies are both picturesque and...

Jun 3, 20212 min read

A Message from our Chief Executive Officer

It’s been almost two years since I came to the Whyte as your new Chief Executive Officer, June 23, 2019, to be exact. I couldn’t be more...

Jun 3, 20211 min read

Online Auction – Now Live!

The Whyte Museum's online hosted through Levis Fine Art Auctions is now live! There are more than 160 fascinating objects, experiences,...

May 17, 20213 min read

Upcoming Programs at the Whyte!

The Whyte Museum will be offering online talks and classes this spring. Here is a glimpse of what we will be offering between May and July!

May 17, 20213 min read

From Mansions to Mountains: In Conversation with Catharine Robb Whyte

This exhibition will re-engage with the remarkable life of Catharine Robb Whyte from a fresh perspective.

May 17, 20214 min read

Harnessing the Power of Digitization

The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies continues to harness the power of digitization.

May 17, 20214 min read

Archival Highlights: Malcolm Geddes

Processing Archivist, Kate Skelton takes us through the life and collections of Malcolm Geddes.

May 17, 20213 min read

Child's Play

Registrar and Collections Assistant, Amie Lalonde delves into the collection of dolls belonging to our founder, Catharine Robb Whyte.

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