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The Edmonton Heritage Network connects diverse stories within the city’s heritage communityOn this page you’ll find the EHN’s directory of heritage organizations. To sort the listings, click the categories at the top or the tags inside each entry.
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Girl Guides of Canada, Alberta Council Museum and ArchivesEstablished in 1931, the Council now has an extensive collection showing the development of Guiding in Alberta over the last hundred years. It includes uniforms, memorabilia, photographs and documents. Of interest both to those associated with the organization and to researchers into the largest female organization in the world

																																	
http://www.girlguides.ca.ab
archives@albertagirlguides.com
780-424-5510
11055 - 107 Street, Edmonton
Open regular office hours for self-guided tours. At other times by appointment.

																			
Memoria Viva Society of EdmontonMVSE is a volunteer group of Latin Americans and Canadians working to preserve the progressive culture and migration stories of the Latin American diaspora in Edmonton.  We engage Edmontonians in this work in diverse ways, including through our Community Archive and History Committee and our Annual Latin American Film Festival.

																																		#Cultural ✖

																						
http://memoriaviva.ca
mvedmonton1@gmail.com

																			
Chinese Benevolent Association of EdmontonEstablished in 1929, the non-profit Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) provides an umbrella organization that unites the Edmonton Chinese residents to achieve projects beneficial for the Chinese community of Edmonton. The CBA aims to continue developing harmonious relations with all ethic groups within the Canadian cultural mosaic to create a better future for all Canadians.

																																		#Chinese ✖
#Cultural ✖

																						
http://cbaedmonton.ca/
cba.edmonton.ca@gmail.com
780-429-1914
9645 101A Avenue

																			
City of Edmonton Artifact CentreBeginning in the 1930s the Archives Committee began collecting Edmonton’s history. This included historical items, photographs, documentary evidence of Fort Edmonton, information on land grants, and the histories of the early churches. The artifacts became the nucleus for the collection at John Walter Museum and Fort Edmonton. The collections not currently at the John Walter Museum and Fort Edmonton are housed at the old O’Keefe Brewery, known today as the City of Edmonton Artifact Centre.

																																		#Government ✖
#Local ✖
#museum ✖
#Social History ✖

																						
http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/edmonton_archives/emwalker-archives-and-artifact-centre.aspx
cms.archives@edmonton.ca
 780 496-1490
Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB
By appointment

																			
Alberta Legislature Interpretive CentreCome explore the Alberta Legislature, the Province’s foremost historic site, with over a century of tradition. It is an opportunity to watch your MLA in action, to take a tour of the building, to learn more about the parliamentary process through one of our educational programs, or to purchase unique mementos in the Gift Shop crafted by Alberta artisans. Throughout the year there are special events, such as Canada Day and winterfête that are free of charge to the public.

																																		#Government ✖

																						
http://www.assembly.ab.ca
visitorinfo@assembly.ab.ca
780-427-7362
Open daily except Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday
Bohdan Medwidsky Ukrainian Folklore ArchivesThe Bohdan Medwidsky Ukrainian Folklore Archives (BMUFA) is the largest North American repository of Ukrainian and Canadian-Ukrainian folklore materials. It is open to students, scholars, and the general public. The BMUFA is part of the Kule Folklore Centre at the University of Alberta.

Please contact the archivist prior to your visit.

																																		#Cultural ✖
#Ukrainian ✖

																						
http://mlcs.museums.ualberta.ca/en/BohdanMedwidskyUkrainianFolkloreArchives.aspx
ukrfolk@ualberta.ca
780-492-6999
Mon – Fri (1 pm – 4 pm)

																			
University of Alberta MuseumsThe University of Alberta Museums is a network of 29 interdisciplinary collections, from art to zoology, actively used for teaching, research, and community engagement. Spread across campus in more than 120 locations, this unique museum model helps distinguish the University of Alberta as one of the world’s great public universities.

																																		#Education ✖

																						
http://museums.ualberta.ca
museums@ualberta.ca
780-492-5834
Ring House 1, University of Alberta
Royal Alberta MuseumThe Royal Alberta Museum offers a full range of meticulously curated exhibitions in cultural and natural history. One of the most popular museums in Canada, the Royal Alberta Museum will appeal to every age level and interest.

																																		#General ✖

																						
http://royalalbertamuseum.ca
780-453-9100
12845-102nd Avenue
Mon – Sun (9 am – 5 pm)

																			
John Walter MuseumThe John Walter Museum documents not only the life of John Walter, but the growing community of Strathcona from 1875 to 1915. Arriving in 1870 to build York boats for the Hudson’s Bay Company, John Walter grew to be one of Edmonton’s foremost entrepreneurs. The museum features his three, progressively larger, houses, as well as period artifacts and activities.

																																		#Local ✖
#Neighbourhood ✖
#Public Service ✖

																						
http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/attractions/john-walter-museum.aspx
attractions@edmonton.ca
311
9180 Walterdale Hill
Open Sundays from March – November (1 pm – 4 pm)Open Saturdays in July and August (1 pm – 4 pm)

																			
Fort Edmonton ParkTime travel through Edmonton’s past! Re-live Edmonton’s stories from the fur trade to the roaring 1920s. Visit the 1920s Midway, watch our 4D film Northern Light, take a ride on the steam train and don’t forget to extend your visit and experience old time hospitality at the Hotel Selkirk.

																																		#Government ✖
#Local ✖
#Social History ✖
#Transportation ✖

																						
http://fortedmontonpark.ca
info@fortedmontonpark.ca
780-442-5311
7000 – 143 Street

																			
City of Edmonton ArchivesHolding civic records, private collections and scores of images and graphics from Edmonton’s past, the City of Edmonton Archives offers a thorough resource for those exploring their legacy.

																																		#Local ✖
#Public Service ✖

																						
cms.archives@edmonton.ca 
780-496-8711
Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre10440 - 108 Avenue
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) Wed (8:30 am – 8 pm)

																			
Edmonton Public Schools Archives and MuseumEdmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum traces Edmonton’s public schooling from its beginning in 1881 to the present. Housed at historic McKay Avenue School, we feature restored period classrooms, a recreated 1930 home setting that provides hands-on activities for students, and the original site of Alberta’s First Legislature.

																																		#Education ✖

																						
http://archivesmuseum.epsb.ca
archives@epsb.ca
780-422-1970
10425 - 99 Avenue
Mon – Fri (8:30 pm – 4 pm)

																			
College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta Museum and ArchivesThe Museum and Archives of the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta maintains permanent as well as temporary exhibitions, including a lamp used by Florence Nightingale in the Crimean War.

																																		#Health ✖
#Public Service ✖

																						
http://nurses.ab.ca/Carna/index.aspx?WebStructureID=2690
carna@nurses.ab.ca
780-451-0043
11620 - 168 Street
Mon – Fri (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)

																			
Friends of the Provincial Archives of Alberta SocietyThe Friends of the Provincial Archives of Alberta Society is an incorporated, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the ongoing work of the Provincial Archives of Alberta to acquire and preserve records related to the history of Alberta and make them accessible to the public.

																																		#Government ✖
#Social History ✖

																						
http://culture.alberta.ca/paa/gettinginvolved/friends/
780-427-1750
c/o Provincial Archives of Alberta 8555 Roper Road NW

																			
Loyal Edmonton Regiment MuseumThe Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum consists of archival material and artifacts related to the history of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and other central and northern Alberta military units. It provides an environment for visitors to experience the proud history and traditions of the military in the Edmonton area.

																																		#Military ✖

																						
http://lermuseum.org
info@lermuseum.org
780-421-9943
Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre 10440 - 108 Avenue
Mon – Fri (10 am – 4 pm)
Friends of the Ukrainian Heritage VillageThe Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society promotes and encourages the use of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. The mission of the Society includes fund-raising, promotion and specific program development. These portions of the mission aid in the enhancement and expansion of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village.

																																		#Cultural ✖
#Ukrainian ✖

																						
http://friendsukrainianvillage.com
info@friendsukrainianvillage.com
780-662-3640
8820 – 112 St. NW
Friends of Royal Alberta Museum SocietyThe Friends of Royal Alberta Museum Society promotes and supports the Royal Alberta Museum. The organization assists the Royal Alberta Museum with the collection, preservation and interpretation of Alberta’s rich heritage. Its projects contribute to the museum’s ability to explore the natural and cultural history of Alberta and the world.

																																		#General ✖

																						
http://framsociety.ca
frams.office@gmail.com
780-453-9103
12845 – 102 Avenue

																			
University of Alberta ArchivesThe Archives is the official repository for the permanently valuable records of the University of Alberta and its affiliated institutions. In addition to records pertaining to the University itself, the archives houses the records of many notable individuals and organizations relating to Alberta and federal politics, the oil sands, theatre, education, and western settlement.

																																		#Education ✖

																						
http://archives.library.ualberta.ca/
james.franks@ualberta.ca
780-248-1304
100, 8170 - 50th Street

																			
Friends of Rutherford House SocietyThe Friends of Rutherford House Society works in cooperation with Alberta Culture at Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site. Its mission is to create opportunities for public enjoyment of Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site, to provide support for its continued operation, and to raise its profile in the community.

																																		#Built Heritage ✖

																						
http://rutherfordhouse.ca
FofRHS@gmail.com
11153 Saskatchewan Drive
Alberta Labour History InstituteThe Alberta Labour History Institute is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to researching, recording and preserving the contributions of working men and women to the province of Alberta and inspiring the social justice and labour advocates of today with the lessons of the past.

																																		#Labour ✖

																						
http://labourhistory.ca
alhi@labourhistory.ca
780-481-2347
18613-99A Avenue

																			
L’Institut pour le patrimoine de la francophonie de l’Ouest canadienThe Institute brings together professors from the University of Alberta’s Campus St. Jean and community members interested in the French Canadian heritage of Western Canada. It includes records of French Canadian life in the West from the turn of the twentieth century.

																																		#Cultural ✖
#French Canadian ✖

																						
http://www3.csj.ualberta.ca/ippf/
780-465-8757
Centre Saint-Jean B-15 8406, rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury
Societe Genealogique Nord-OuestThe Societe Genealogique Nord-Ouest is a non-profit organization that maintains a centre for researching French-Canadian genealogy and offers assistance to people interested in their French-Canadian family history.

																																		#Cultural ✖
#French Canadian ✖

																						
http://www.sgno.ca
sgno@telus.net
780-424-2476
204, 8627 91 rue, (rue Marie-Anne Gaboury)

																			
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton ArchivesThe Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Archives consists of the administrative records of the Archdiocese from the 1860s to the present, as well as duplicate copies of sacramental records—baptism, confirmation, marriage and burials—from the Archdiocese.

																																		#Catholic ✖
#Cultural ✖
#Religious ✖

																						
http://caedm.ca/AdministrationOffices/CanonicalServices/Archives.aspx
780-469-1010 ext. 2284
8421-101 Avenue

																			
Northern Alberta Pioneers and Descendants AssociationThe Northern Alberta Pioneers and Descendants Association works to preserve the past for future generations by gathering the history of the pioneers and their descendants. The association also offers a historical log cabin that is used as a gathering place where programs are available for all ages.

																																		#Local ✖

																						
http://napda.ca
manager@napda.ca
780-465-2139
9430 - 99 Street NW (Scona Road)

																			
Highlands Historical SocietyThe Highlands Historical Society is a non-profit society dedicated to the awareness and preservation of the historical resources of the Highlands community of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

																																		#Local ✖
#Neighbourhood ✖

																						
http://edmontonhighlands.ca
Box 51066, Highlands Post Office
Provincial Archives of AlbertaThe Provincial Archives of Alberta preserves and makes available for research both private and government records of all media related to the history and culture of Alberta, and serves as the permanent archival repository of the Government of Alberta. The Archives ensures a continuity of historical records of Alberta for today and tomorrow, so that the citizens of Alberta can use these records to better understand themselves.

																																		#Province ✖
#Social History ✖

																						
http://culture.alberta.ca/paa/
paa@gov.ab.ca
780-427-1750
8555 Roper Road
Edmonton Branch, Alberta Genealogical SocietyThe Alberta Genealogical Society, Edmonton Branch formed in 1973 to promote and serve genealogical education in Edmonton. Twice a year we offer a course “Tracing Your Family Tree,” and encourage continuing education through conferences, workshops, a library featuring over 3,000 books, genealogical databases, special interest groups and monthly general meetings. 

																																		#Genealogy ✖
#Local ✖

																						
http://agsedm.edmonton.ab.ca/
agsedm@interbaun.com
780-424-4429
#162, 14315 - 118 Avenue
Tue – Thu & Third Saturday (10 am – 3 pm)

																			
Olde Towne Beverly Historical SocietyThe Old Towne Beverly Historical Society grew out of a committee that proudly advised Beverly’s history book, Built on Coal by Lawrence Herzog. Inspired by the desire to share this pride in community, the group organized to promote Beverly’s history. Today, a number of projects are being planned to celebrate Beverly’s 100-year anniversary.

																																		#Local ✖
#Neighbourhood ✖

																						
http://www.beverlyhistory.ca
beverlyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
780-497-9873
4014 - 118 Avenue
Mon – Thu (10 – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm)
Canadian Moravian Historical SocietyThe Canadian Moravian Historical Society collects, examines, preserves, and interprets historical material which is used to publish and disseminate the story of the Moravian Church in Western Canada, and its contribution to the Canadian history and culture.

																																		#Cultural ✖
#Moravian ✖
#Religious ✖

																						
cmhsedm@gmail.com
780-487-1802
2304 - 38 Street

																			
Old Strathcona FoundationThe Old Strathcona Foundation preserves, protects and promotes the historical story of Old Strathcona including the celebration of the heritage of the area and the stewardship of its historical assets for a vibrant community.

																																		#Local ✖
#Neighbourhood ✖

																						
http://oldstrathconafoundation.ca
780-433-5866
3rd Floor, Queen Alexandra School 7730 - 106 Street

																			
Edmonton Historical BoardThe Edmonton Historical Board advises City Council on matters relating to historical issues in Edmonton. The Board’s mission is to encourage, promote and advocate for the preservation and safeguarding of properties, resources, communities and documentary heritage.

																																		#Local ✖

																						
http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/edmonton-historical-board.aspx
780-442-1547
Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre
10440-108 Avenue

																			
Edmonton and District Historical SocietyThe Edmonton and District Historical Society works to promote and preserve the history of Edmonton and Northern Alberta. It currently provides a number of historical and educational events and programs including a Speaker Series and bus and walking tours. It also sponsors the annual Historical Festival and Doors Open Edmonton.

																																		#Local ✖

																						
http://historicedmonton.ca
info@ historicedmonton.ca
780-439-2797
3rd floor, 7730 - 106 Street

																			
Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern AlbertaThe Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta exists to preserve and protect the Jewish heritage of Edmonton and Northern Alberta through the collection of archival documents, artifacts and audiovisual materials for the use of present and future generations. 

																																		#Cultural ✖
#Jewish ✖
#Religious ✖

																						
http://jahsena.ca
jahsena@shaw.ca
780-489-2809
200, 10220 - 156 Street

																			
Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Alberta BranchThe first Ukrainian museum in Edmonton, the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Alberta Branch, presents religious icons, fine art, authentic nineteenth and twentieth century folk dress, textiles, ceramics, wood carvings, handcrafted toys, pysanky and other artistic works depicting or created by Ukrainians now and throughout time. Pioneer artifacts are also featured.

																																		#Cultural ✖
#Ukrainian ✖

																						
http://umcalberta.org
info@umcalberta.org
780-441-1062
10611 - 110 Avenue
Mon – Sun (10 am – 4 pm), May – Aug
Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada MuseumThe UCWLC Museum collects and presents artifacts brought to or made in Canada by Ukrainian settlers. The collection includes clothing, crafts, pysanky, wood carving and much more.

																																		#Cultural ✖
#Ukrainian ✖
#Womens History ✖

																						
780-424-7505
10825 - 97 Street
Open the first and third Sunday (9 am – 1 pm) and the second and fourth Wednesday (1 pm – 4 pm) of each month

																			
Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of AlbertaFor over thirty-nine years, the Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta has shared the achievements and artifacts of one of the prairie region’s largest ethnic groups through colourful exhibits, documents, photographs and an extensive library.

																																		#Cultural ✖
#Ukrainian ✖

																						
http://ucama.com
ucama@shaw.ca
780-424-7580
9543 - 110 Avenue
Tue – Fri (10 am – 5 pm), Sat (12pm – 5 pm)

																			
Edmonton Telephone Historical CentreThe Edmonton Telephone Historical Centre (defunct) had an extensive collection of telephones and other artifacts relating to Edmonton’s communications history.

																																		#Public Service ✖

																						
http://telephonehistoricalcentre.com
thc3@telus.net

																			
Edmonton Radial Railway MuseumThe Edmonton Radial Railway Society operates the historic streetcars at Fort Edmonton Park and across the High Level Bridge. Whether you are a tourist, streetcar/tram enthusiast, historian or even a prospective member, you will find both useful and interesting information on our site.

																																		#Public Service ✖
#Transportation ✖

																						
http://edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca
info@edmontonradialrailway.ab.ca
780-437-7721
Strathcona Streetcar Barn (103 Street and 84 Avenue)
Summer Saturdays (10 am – 2 pm)
Edmonton Power Historical FoundationThe Edmonton Power Historical Foundation displays artifacts from the history of our city and province’s power generation.

																																		#Public Service ✖

																						
http://ephf.ca
780-471-4285
P.O. Box 31121 RPO Namao
Open May 24, July 26 and 27, and September 13, 2014
C & E Railway Station MuseumThe C & E Railway Station Museum recreates the experience of a nineteenth century Strathcona railway station complete with artifacts, period clothing and a working telegraph.

																																		#Public Service ✖
#Transportation ✖

																						
http://canderailway.museum.com
jledm@telusplanet.net
780-433-9739
10447 - 86 Avenue
Tue – Sat (10 am – 4 pm)

																			
Alberta Railway MuseumThe largest railway museum in Alberta, the Alberta Railway Museum is a hands-on experience that offers a window into vintage train travel.

																																		#Public Service ✖
#Transportation ✖

																						
http://albertarailwaymuseum.com
albertarailwaymuseum@gmail.com
780-472-6229
24215 - 34 Street
Summer weekends (10 am – 5 pm)

																			
Alberta Aviation MuseumWith more than forty aircraft on display, the Alberta Aviation Museum lets you see the incredible progress of technology in the past century of flight.

																																		#Military ✖
#Public Service ✖
#Transportation ✖

																						
http://albertaaviationmuseum.com/
aama@live.ca
780-451-1175
11410 Kingsway Avenue
Mon – Fri (10 am – 5 pm), Sat – Sun (10 am – 4 pm)