At the Lacombe Museums,
there's a new adventure every day
With live demonstrations and guided tours, no two visits are ever the same.
Summer Season - May 1 - September 1
Michener House Museum Hours - Friday - Tuesday 10-5pm
Blacksmith Shop Museum Hours - Wednesday - Sunday 10-5pm
Both locations open Holiday Mondays.
Off Season - September 2 - April 30
Michener House Museum Hours - Saturdays 1-5pm
Every day during the summer season, our costumed interpreters entertain & educate guests about the social, economic and cultural affairs of Western Canada’s early development, specific to the
greater Lacombe area.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Enjoy Free General Admission to all of our Museums in Lacombe!
SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Purchase your own self-guided walking tour book available at the Michener House Museum or at our gift-shop, located on the main floor of the Flatiron Museum today for only $10.00! This self-guided booklet features pictures and information on the significant buildings and murals located in Lacombe's historic downtown. This book also makes a great gift and keepsake!
Free brochures for various self-guided tours are available at all of the Museums include:
Lacombe Murals Tour Booklet
History of the Michener House Pamphlet
History of the Blacksmith Shop Pamphlet
Check the activities listed below to see when you can churn your own butter & learn to spin wool, try your hand at traditional blacksmithing techniques in Alberta's oldest still running Blacksmith Shop or visit our Antique Photo Parlour!
Looking to register in one of our Blacksmithing Workshops?
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We look forward to seeing you at the Museums this summer!
Art in the Garden
Saturday 10 am to 12 pm
Enjoy a morning of painting, drawing, and creating in the garden at Michener House.
All art supplies are provided. This drop-in program is offered every Saturday from June to August.
Skills for Homesteaders
Thu & Friday 1 pm to 4 pm
Join us on weekdays in July and August for fun hands-on learning at the Blacksmith Shop Museum & the Michener House. Learn essential skills every homesteader needs to know:
Blacksmith Shop
· Knot Tying · Rope Making · Farrier Skills · Gold Panning
Michener House
· Washing, Carding & Spinning Wool
· Local Plants & Gardening · Making Butter
Museum Tours & General Admission
Purchase your own self-guided walking tour book at the Michener House Museum or in our giftshop located in gift shop at Tourisms office in the Flatiron Building today!
Share time with your family learning, creating and exploring new materials! The best part….your completed masterpieces are yours to take home and enjoy!
Off Season - September 2 - April 30