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Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, Banff National Park

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Discover the heritage of the First Nations people of Canada at Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum. The museum houses a rich cultural display of authentic artifacts, which belonged to the original inhabitants of the Northern Plains and Canadian Rockies. Inside the large wooden building, which resembles a fort, find items, such as a hunting bow and arrow, traditional clothing, tipis, stuffed animals, eagle-feather headdresses, and a life-size replica of a sun dance ceremony. Add Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum and other attractions to your Banff National Park trip itinerary using our Banff National Park trip builder app.

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By 1GiantsMS

Wandered here from out hotel and was very pleased. There are lots of interesting exhibits to explore and simply seeing the log fort construction was worth the walk. Staff was very friendly.

Wandered here from out hotel and was very pleased. There are lots of interesting exhibits to explore and simply seeing the log fort construction was worth the walk. Staff was very friendly. more »
By Iva V

This was a great way to see the native Indian wardrobe and other artifacts. It must have been updated for COVID because there was a mannequin also wearing a face mask. There was a video but only a..... more

This was a great way to see the native Indian wardrobe and other artifacts. It must have been updated for COVID because there was a mannequin also wearing a face mask. There was a video but only a..... more »

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By Cynthia Kirk

Nice displays in a rustic building. Self guided tour was good. Lots of displays with good descriptions. We walked from other end of town but there is parking if you’d rather drive.

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By Orlando DeChellis

It was a good experience and the tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about First Nations culture and history.

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