Plan Your Visit to the John Walter Museum

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Visit John Walter's historic homes as we share stories about the community of Walterdale and get a taste of the pioneer life by participating in activities and exploring artifacts.

Located in Edmonton's River Valley, the John Walter Museum connects to multi-use trails, Kinsmen Sports Centre, Queen Elizabeth Outdoor Pool and the Grizzly Lodge Playground. Access to the museum, located on the north side of the Kinsmen Sports Centre parking lot, can be made via Walterdale Hill.

Admission

Free

Accessibility

Rating: Good

John Walter Museum is partially accessible.

First House (built in 1875) and Second House (built in 1886) have slight ramps into the buildings, but they may not be able to accommodate all types of wheelchairs.

Paved walkways and wooden boardwalks connect the houses and the public parking lot
Third House (built in 1901) is accessible by ramp
Accessible entrance to the visitor orientation building
Accessible washrooms in the visitor orientation building

See the Accessibility Rating System for more information.

Programs & Camps

Experience a slice of pioneer life first-hand at John Walter Museum.

Parties & Event Rentals

A unique setting for photography and filming, and a small but intimate option for dinner functions, corporate events or meetings.

Birthday Parties

You will have a great old time with our pioneer themed birthday parties!

Drop-in Activities

Tour our historic homes and experience a new historic activity each week.

Hours of Operation

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

The museum is open to the public in July and August. For the rest of the year, the museum is available for specialty courses, birthday parties, group bookings and school programs. Special events are advertised on Facebook and Instagram.

Location

Map of 9180 Walterdale Hill (north side of Kinsmen parking lot)

9180 Walterdale Hill (north side of Kinsmen parking lot)
Edmonton, Alberta

For More Information

John Walter Museum

9180 Walterdale Hill NW

Located at the bottom of Walterdale and Queen Elizabeth roads, on the north side of the Kinsmen Sports Centre parking lot.

Telephone	311
Email	attractionsexperiences@edmonton.ca
Facebook	http://www.facebook.com/johnwaltermuseum

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