Learning
Programs available for Children, Adults, and Educators.
Creativity
Artists in Residence, Workshops, and Artist Lodge.
Heritage
The history of Medicine Hat’s clay and pottery industry.
Community
Event Rentals, Black & White Gala, and community involvement.
Medalta in the Historic Clay District
Medalta is an innovative, industrial non-profit museum, contemporary ceramic arts facility, art gallery, educational classroom, and community hub in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Located within a converted century-old factory, it has become an exciting place where cutting-edge technologies meet historic restoration and archaeology come together.
Our education and community programs are an important and vibrant part of Medicine Hat and surrounding area; these programs could not be offered without the generosity of our members.
Upcoming Events
-
Medalta Guided Tour
April 30, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Book here: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/
-
Free Roaming Tours
May 2, 2026
No bookings are required ahead of time! Various guides will be placed throughout our spaces all day long, so that you can come explore at your own pace. Enjoy informal, drop-in guided experiences throughout:
- The Medalta Museum (led by experienced interpretive guides)
- The Shaw Centre for Contemporary Ceramics (led by professional ceramic artists & current artists in residence)
-
Fired Up! Open House
May 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fired Up!
Celebrating 40 Years of Clay, Culture, and Community
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Medalta in the Historic Clay District invites you to celebrate a major milestone of 40 years of The Friends of Medalta Society (FOMS) with a full day of creativity, community, and clay.
As part of our “Legacy Series,” Fired Up! is a FREE, family-friendly event that brings together hands-on experiences, live demonstrations, and interactive programming across our historic site.
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 713 Medalta Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB
Admission: Free | All ages welcome | No registration required
-
Medalta Closed
May 3, 2026
