This fall, Nose Creek Valley Museum is looking forward to welcoming the community back for a season of local history, familiar traditions and a few new experiences.
Its newest exhibit, Feeling Bookish?, displays highlights from the museum’s book collection. While books preserve stories and knowledge, their value extends far beyond the words printed on their pages. Books connect us to the people who owned, read and cherished them. Imagine a 1950s cookbook marked with a cake-batter fingerprint, a note scribbled in the margin of a poetry collection, a pressed flower tucked inside a dictionary, a handwritten family tree recorded in a religious text, or graffiti hidden in the back of a schoolbook. Each tells a story of its own, preserving a moment in time between the covers. Feeling Bookish? invites visitors to discover not only the history found in books, but also the lives of the people who used them.
The museum is also shining a light on local artists in September, although at press time the details were not available, check the website for updated information: nosecreekvalleymuseum.com.
October brings back two spooky favourites. Children can enjoy The Great Museum Monster Hunt, featuring crafts, games, puzzles, treats and a monster hunt throughout the museum galleries. Adults can test their skills at Museum After Dark: Ghost Stories Puzzle Night, where teams race to solve clues and uncover the solution to a museum ghost story while enjoying food and refreshments.
The holiday season begins with the annual Christmas Market on Nov. 15. Featuring an outstanding selection of local artisans and makers, it is the perfect place to find unique gifts while supporting local businesses.
Finally, in partnership with the Airdrie Festival of Lights, the museum will once again host two outdoor skating parties in Nose Creek Regional Park this December, bringing families together for a bit of outdoor winter fun.
From fall exhibits to winter skating, the Nose Creek Valley Museum is a place to explore year-round.
