ExhibitsIn addition to numerous permanent galleries, the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum showcases a variety of changing exhibitions throughout its exhibit space. With thousands objects in the museum's collections, there’s always something new to discover. EXHIBITS ON NOWMuseum LobbyThese exhibits are located in the building's main lobby and free for all to see, so don't miss out! 2010 Inductees - Make a stop at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum to see an exhibition dedicated to our new inducted Hall of Fame Honoured Members. Artifact of the Month - Each month the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum will feature an artifact from their collection. Featured ExhibitVictory On The Field - Discover how wartime changed the institution of sport, the athletes, and the public during a time when sport and war collided. Exhibit Now Open!! Art GalleryWhat's Inside - Art Gallery Remembering the Olympic Dream of Calgary's 1998 Winter Games through Commemorative Art. Come explore the Spirit of the '88 Calgary Olympic Winter Games with artefacts out of the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum's vault! Feature Sculptures by artist John Weaver are on loan courtesy of WinSport Canada. Hall of Fame Gallery
Under Renovation - Coming Soon! Museum ExhibitsLondon 1948 - In honour of the Summer Olympic Games being held this summer in London, England, we have decided to exhibit some relics from the last London Olympic Games held in 1948. Click here to view the full 1948 Olympic Souvenir Program that is on display in our exhibit. You can view videos and photographs from the 1948 London Olympics at this following link: http://www.olympic.org/london-1948-summer-olympics Calgary Stampede Centennial - Come celebrate the Calgary Stampedes’ 100th Anniversary by visiting this new exhibition dedicated to the memorabilia of “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!” Cricket: The First National Sport of Canada - Discover Canada’s first national sport from the game’s origins to its founding in Alberta. The Exhibit will feature cricket equipment dating back to the early 1900’s and other great artifacts from Alberta’s cricket history. Gymnastics - Learn about several different styles of gymnastics and view the attire used by local gymnasts. The Old Ball Game in Alberta - Take a step back in time as we revisit Alberta’s baseball roots. Women's Golf Wear - See vintage golf attire worn by women and celebrate our Golf Tournament winners! Special Olympics - Find out what makes this Olympic Games so Special to these athletes. 55+/Senior Games - Revisit the 1998 Senior Games where Alberta's seniors competed with pride! Alberta Games - This exhibition takes a look at the beginning of Alberta's Summer and Winter Games. Sugarfoot - Ezzrett ‘Sugarfoot’ Anderson was a celebrity on and off the football field. Come visit the exhibition to learn more about his adventures and howSugarfoot got his nickname. Jerri Duce - Step inside the life of an illustrious trick rider and queen of barrel racing. The 1952 Edmonton Waterloo Mercurys - This Team will always be remembered for winning the gold medal at the 1952 Winter Olympic Games in Oslo. Come relive their triumphs through artifacts from our Collection. George Woolf - This exhibition highlights the type of riding gear the "Iceman" would have used. Volleyball – This exhibit features the University of Alberta Pandas Volleyball teams 1994/95 - 1999/2000 that were inducted in the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. Edmonton Grads - Come view relics from the legendary women`s basketball team dating back from 1915 to 1940. Tennis – Check out this vintage tennis equipment from the 1930s. Paralympics and Disability SportsWheelchair Curling and Disabled Cross Country Skiing - Showcased is this exhibition space are sports that have been adapted to allow disabled athletes to participate in the sports community both locally and at a national level. Featured right now are Wheelchair Curling and a Disabled Cross Country Skiing. Community Showcase
Lifesaving Society PAST EXHIBITSPAST ExhibitsJohn Forbes Wilson - This exhibition showcases soccer equipment that belonged to John Forbes Wilson, a member of the Canadian All-Star Soccer Team that toured Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii in 1924. Ended December 2011 Wes Montgomery - Come witness the lifelong success of Bell Memorial Award recipient, Wes Montgomery. Ended December 2011 Lawrence Lemeiux - View a lifejacket worn by a sailing Hero. Ended December 2011 Don 'Buckets' Fleming - Remember one of the more lively and interesting sports journalists. Ended December 2011 Jack Daines - A homage to one of Alberta's rodeo legends. Ended December 2011 Ron Hayter - Familiarize yourself with his contributions to Baseball and basketball in Alberta. Ended August 2011 Women Speed Skaters - Meet the speed skating trailblazer of their time; Doreen Ryan, Thelma Crowe, and Patricia Underhill. Ended September 2011 The Stanley Cup Championships - Get a glimpse at some Stanley Cup history and memorabilia from your Alberta NHL teams. Ended July 2011 First Nation Honoured Members - The featured individuals have achieved great accomplishments supporting Alberta sports as both athletes and builders. Ended April 2011 John Mayell - Pioneer and founding father of school sports competition in Alberta and Canada. Ended April 2011 KidSport - KidSport believes that no kid should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. They provide support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. Ended April 2011
FUTURE EXHIBITSCOMING IN 2012Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2012 - February 18-26 Figure Skating – Who was Margaret Crosland Berezowski? Drop by to view her skating dress and to learn more about her figure skating career.
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