Glenbow Museum is accessible to physically disabled patrons.
Find out more about guidelines for school groups visiting Glenbow Museum.
Wheel Chair Access
Glenbow is wheel chair accessible and has two (2) wheel chairs available, free of charge, for visitor use. Photo ID or Credit Card needed for deposit.
Coat Check
For our guest's comfort, we have a complimentary Coat Check near the Information Desk with lockers that will accommodate most items. The Coat Check is patrolled regularly by the Museum's Visitor Services Staff.
The following items must be checked in the Coat Check:
- all backpacks
- all large shopping bags and parcels
- all umbrellas
The following items are allowed on the exhibit floors:
- any emergency medication (such as inhalers for asthma)
- briefcases
- all purses and wallets
- all small shopping bags
- all camera bags
- all diaper bags (the bag must be kept on the stroller or under an arm while on the exhibit floors).
No food, drinks, or diaper changing allowed on the exhibit floors. Diaper changing facilities are located in the Main Floor Washrooms. Visitor Services Staff will help you access the second floor First Aid Room if you require a more private facility.
Strollers are available in the Coat Check.
Library and Archives
The following items must be checked:
- all backpacks
- all shopping bags and parcels
The following items are allowed:
- all lap top computers
- all writing material (pens, paper, etc.)
- all briefcases
NOTE: Exceptions to the Library and Archives bag policy will be allowed when a staff member of the Library or Archives permits the exception. Visitor Services staff can request an exception on behalf of a visitor by contacting a staff member of the Library or Archives. Only Library and Archives staff are permitted to allow exceptions.
Camera / Media Policy
Visitors are generally allowed to use cameras with flash, and personal video recorders except in exhibits and galleries where signs are posted prohibiting the use of cameras, flash photography, and video recorders.
Smoking Policy
The Glenbow Museum has been a smoke free building since April 1, 1991. This includes all public areas, offices, storage areas, work areas, and washrooms. This policy is an enforcement of The City Of Calgary By-Law # 57M92.
