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
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 | $14 |
| Senior (60+ yrs) | $12 |
| Youth/Student (6-17 yrs) | $12 |
| Child (under 5 yrs) | Free |
| Family* | $36 |
* Family: up to two (2) adults and children 17 and younger, to a maximum of six (6) people.
Medalta Guided Tour
1 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:
Guided Tours are not available in fall 2023.
Maximum 10 people.
| Guests | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $17 |
| Senior (60+ yrs) | $14 |
| Youth/Student (6-17 yrs) | $14 |
| Child (under 5 yrs) | $2 |
| Family* | $46 |
* 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
Private Guided Tours
- For groups larger than 10, a Private Guided Tour must be requested. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate requests at this time. (Fall 2023)