Discover Edmonton's best kept secret and be a part of all the fascinating activities at the John Walter Museum.
Experience the charm, learn new skills, and enjoy the stories and music of Edmonton in the historic Walter family homes.
Free Public Drop-in Tours
Join us as we open the houses for everyone to explore! Each Sunday will feature a different hands-on heritage activity.
Edmonton Needlecraft Guild
Date: Sunday September 20, 2026
Time: 1-4pm
You are invited to join the Edmonton Needlecraft Guild at the John Walter Museum for the last drop-in of the year!
Please come and celebrate National Stitch In Public Day, which is September 26, with members of the Edmonton Needlecraft Guild. Bring your own stitching project to work on while you are at this fun event!
Beading Workshop
Date: Monday September 28, 2026
Time: 6-8:30pm
Cost: $42
Come learn how to do Metis beading with Indigenous beading artist, Ayla Wikjord in this intimate beading workshop. Each person joining us will receive instruction and will create a beautiful beaded prairie rose! We hope you can join us!
Interested in Other Events?
Explore events and activities at our other facilities.
- Muttart Conservatory
- Edmonton Valley Zoo
- Commonwealth Stadium
- Churchill Square and City Hall Plaza
- Fort Edmonton Park
Edmonton also hosts many unique festivals and special events throughout the year.
Contact Us
John Walter Museum
Located at the bottom of Walterdale and Queen Elizabeth roads, on the north side of the Kinsmen Sports Centre parking lot.
Email attractionsexperiences@edmonton.ca
Phone 311
Address 9180 Walterdale Hill NW