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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 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.

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Upcoming Events

  • Private Function

    February 4, 2023

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    February 4, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through Medalta! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

    Due to a private function access to the Collector's Gallery and the kilns will not be available during this tour. An alternate tour route will be used. 

  • Medalta Closed

    February 5, 2023

  • Medalta Closed

    February 6, 2023

What’s new @ Medalta

January 27, 2023

Care of Ceramics with Medalta’s Collections Manager

Do you have vintage Medalta crocks, your Grandparent’s Hycroft dish set, or other historic ceramics you’d like to take care of? Join our Collections Manager Raene Poisson as she gives you some care, cleaning, and storage tips so that you can feel more confident in taking care of your ceramic heirlooms.
January 27, 2023

Clay Play Days

School breaks are a great time to visit Medalta! We offer hand-building clay sessions for all ages and provide your children with an opportunity for exploring, experimenting, and creating. Create unique and expressive clay sculptures at Medalta in the Historic “Play” District!
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The Friends of Medalta Society is a not-for-profit charitable organization.
Programs are supported by private and corporate donations and municipal, provincial and federal grants.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta.
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