Apr 2, 2018

Banff Park Museum in Banff National Park

Established in 1895, the Banff Park Museum in Banff, Alberta was created to house a collection of taxidermied animals, birds, and various specimens found throughout Canada's Rocky Mountains. This rustic lodge-style museum building was constructed in 1903 and is currently the oldest building maintained by Parks Canada.

Banff Park Museum AlbertaInterestingly, between 1905 to 1937 there was a small zoo and aviary located behind the museum. When it closed many of the animals were donated to the Calgary Zoo. I found the collection impressive and appreciated the stunning woodwork and architecture of the structure. In 1985 the Banff Park Museum was declared a National Historic Site of Canada.

Banff Park Museum Alberta
Banff Park Museum Alberta
Banff Park Museum Alberta
Banff Park Museum Alberta




Banff Park Museum Alberta

Banff Park Museum Alberta
Banff Park Museum Alberta


Banff Park Museum Alberta

Banff Park Museum Alberta
Banff Park Museum Alberta


Banff Park Museum Alberta

Banff Park Museum Alberta

Banff Park Museum Alberta

Banff Park Museum Alberta
Banff Park Museum Alberta



Banff Park Museum Alberta

Banff Park Museum Alberta
Banff Park Museum Alberta


Banff Park Museum Alberta


Banff Park Museum Alberta

Banff Park Museum Alberta
Banff Park Museum Alberta
Banff Park Museum Alberta


Banff Park Museum Alberta



Banff Park Museum Alberta


Banff Park Museum Alberta
Banff Park Museum Alberta

Banff Park Museum Alberta
Banff Park Museum Alberta

Banff Park Museum Alberta


Banff Park Museum Alberta



Banff Park Museum Alberta

Banff Park Museum Alberta

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