Experts' Choice Award Banff Park Museum
What the experts agree on
This 1903 log railway building is a national historic site with Belle Époque charm and original architectural details like its iconic wooden ceiling, displaying Rocky Mountain minerals and wildlife in authentic period surroundings.
“Constructed in the "pagoda" style typical of early-20C railway stations, this museum (1903) has retained its stylish Belle Époque cachet.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "A remarkable 1903 log building made chiefly of Douglas fir houses one of western Canada’s oldest natural history museums." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This museum (1903) has retained its wooden clerestory lantern ceiling which creates a well of light...glass cases display a variety of minerals and stuffed animals from the Rockies." Full review
National Geographic "Western Canada's oldest natural history museum, the rustic 1903 Banff Park Museum remains true to its era with stuffed specimens of moose, bears, bison, foxes, and dozens of birds..."
