Experience Medalta
Set against the dramatic cliffs of the South Saskatchewan River in Medicine Hat Alberta, the 150-acre Historic Clay District is situated on Treaty 7 land and was once home to some of the earliest industry in Western Canada. Today the history of the once-thriving ceramic industry is being revived with the iconic Medalta Potteries National Historic Site. Self-Guided Tours are available.
Medalta Self-Guided Tour
45 minutes – 1 hour
A time capsule to the beginning of Western Canada’s industrial revolution! Enter Medalta’s iconic beehive kilns, explore our nationally-recognized archaeological excavations and wander through the Ol’ Factory filled with original equipment and tools.
Availability:
Daily between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
| Guests | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $15 |
| Senior (60+ yrs) | $13 |
| Youth/Student (7-17 yrs) | $11 |
| Child (under 6 yrs) | Free |
| Family* | $40 |
* Family: up to two (2) adults and children 17 and younger, to a maximum of six (6) people.
Medalta Guided Tour
1 – 1 1/4 hour
Our knowledgeable tour providers will take you through our many spaces, passing on the stories we have discovered about the Historic Clay District. Who are Jim Marshall and Jack Forbes? How many fires tried to claim Medalta Potteries? Learn these stories and more.
Availability:
Wednesday and Saturday at 1:00 pm. Maximum 10 people. Must be booked at least 24 hours in advance for staffing purposes.
| Guests | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $20 |
| Senior (60+ yrs) | $16 |
| Youth/Student (7-17 yrs) | $14 |
| Child (under 6 yrs) | $3 |
| Family* | $50 |
* Family: up to two (2) adults and children 17 and younger, to a maximum of six (6) people.
Recommendations
- Please stay home if you are not feeling well
- For the safety of our interpreters and guests, masks are suggested for the duration of your guided tour
- Keep your family unit together when walking through the museum, and keep children within reach at all times
Accessibility
- The main floor and washroom are wheelchair accessible.
- The basement area is not wheelchair accessible.
- One wheelchair available for public use. Please inquire at front desk.
- No pets allowed. Service animals with identification are permitted.
- Daily Admission is free for healthcare aide attendants accompanying paying visitors with disabilities.
Private Guided Tours
- For groups larger than 10, a Private Guided Tour must be requested. Please complete the form here.