Visit Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum


Who We Are: Journey into the extraordinary heritage of the First Nations People of the Northern Plains and Canadian Rockies at the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum.

Experience a time when native people followed the great buffalo herds, moving their camp seasonally, hauling their tipis and equipment by travois. Return to the days when the horse first arrived on the Plains, and when Europeans found a culture rich in elaborate cermonies, dances, songs, and legends associated with the spirit world and the cycles of nature.

From richly ornamented costumes to a beautifully decorated tipi, from exquisite quillwork to unique hunting equipment, the museum displays a wealth of native arts and daily life. It is a cultural display that celebrates the richness, diversity, continuity and, above all, the resilience of the native peoples of this area.
Where We Are: How to get to the Museum Map

The Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum is nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountains within the scenic town of Banff, Alberta, Canada. Located within walking distance to all the town's amenities, the museum is beautifully situated along the Bow River across from Banff Central Park.
Hours of Operation: The Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum and Gift Shop are open year-round, 7 days a week.
Summer Hours: 11 a.m. – 6p.m.
May 1, 2006 – October 8th, 2006
Winter Hours: 1 p.m. – 5p.m.
Oct. 9th, 2006 – April 30th, 2007
Admission Prices:
(7% GST Included)
Adults
Seniors +65
Children (Age 6-12)
Students
Hostel Membership*
Group +10
Family Rate*
Children (under 6)
 $8.00
$6.00
$2.50
$6.00
$6.00
$5.00
$16.50
Free

*Hostel Membership: with proof of valid membership
*Family Rate: 2 adults and children under 18 yrs.

*Special Group Tour Rate Provided Upon Request Only (Please call to book)

*After hours Tours Available Upon Request Only (Please call to book)

The Museum accepts Visa, MC, Debit, Traveller's Cheques U.S. $ (exchange rate subject to change).
Facilities/Amenities
  • Free Public Parking
  • Bus Tour Parking Available
  • Public washrooms – Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cameras are welcome!
  • No Food or Drink Allowed in Exhibit Areas
Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum Gift Shop The museum shop offers visitors a selection of unique gifts from First Nations collectives and artisans located across North America. Native arts and crafts, publications, distinctive jewelry, posters, cards, and exquisite pieces of artwork are available for visitors of all ages and interests. Please visit our on-line Gift Shop coming in 2006!
Special Needs The Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum is accessible to our physically challenged visitors. We are happy to make arrangements for individuals or groups with special needs.
Celebrating Native Culture Traditional and contemporary native cultural performances and demonstrations are presented throughout the year.
Please refer to our Calendar of Events for upcoming events in 2006!
Guided Interpretive Tours New interpretive tours and programming coming Spring 2006!

School Group and Educational Programming Curriculum-based programming for all educational levels coming Fall 2006. All tours must be pre-booked. Please contact the museum for further information on upcoming programming.