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End of the 2017 Summer Season
The last open Saturday of the season is August 26th (10am - 3pm).
Find out more »Wine and Cheese Auction – SOLD OUT
The Gem of the West Museum Society is holding it's annual Wine and Cheese Auction on October 21, 2017. Doors open and Silent Auction begins 5:30, Live Auction 7pm. This is the Society's biggest fundraiser of the year, and all proceeds go towards upcoming museum projects. Tickets are $20 and include complementary wine and hors d'oeuvres, please purchase in advance at the museum.
Find out more »Art Show and Sale
The Gem of the West Arts and Culture Committee is hosting their annual Art Show and Sale on October 28th from 11am-5pm and October 29th from 1pm-4pm. Artists: due to the short notice, tables are just $15 this year! Contact Tammy at [email protected]
Find out more »Craft and Hobby Show
The Gem of the West Museum Society's annual Craft and Hobby Show is November 4th from 10am - 3pm. Please call Myrna at 403-345-4521 for more information about this event. Please note: all tables have now been booked.
Find out more »22nd annual Carol Festival
Join us on December 1st for the museum's longest running and most popular event! The 22nd annual Carol Festival features the music of the season from local choirs, musicians, and singers. Doors open at 6:30 pm, performance begins at 7pm. Admission is by donation to the Gem of the West Museum Society.
Find out more »RCMP Artifacts Final Opportunity
December 8th will be the final opportunity to view artifacts on loan from the RCMP Historical Collections Unit in Saskatchewan, currently on display in our Canada 150 exhibit "The Early History of the RCMP in Southern Alberta".
Find out more »Holiday Closure
The Gem of the West Museum facility will be closed for the holiday season from December 24th through to January 1st. We will re-open 9am on January 2nd, 2018.
Find out more »Scotch Whisky & Charcuterie Tasting
Join us Friday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. for a four-whiskey single malt tasting with guest speaker. Pair tastings with a select assortment of locally sourced charcutier. Adults only (18+). Visit http://www.coaldale.ca/events to learn more and purchase tickets.
Find out more »Annual General Meeting
All are welcome to attend The Gem of the West Museum Society's Annual General Meeting on March 21st, beginning at 6:30pm. On the agenda are Board member elections as well as an update to our by-laws.
Find out more »Pop Up Art Shop
The Arts and Culture Committee of the Gem of the West Museum is pleased to host a Pop Up Art Shop featuring work by local artists, March 23 – 25. This event will run Friday 4-9pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, and Sunday 1-4pm. Contact the committee at [email protected] for details or to submit your art for this event.
Find out more »Upcoming Events
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Ian Martens Presentation
May 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
Trevor Panczak Concert
June 13 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm