Our Museums
Courthouse & Heritage Museum
This registered Historic landmark serves as the primary museum for the Cardston region. The Court House features curated displays of material culture of the Kainai, Blackfoot people who have lived here from time-immemorial and from different decades of the past century and a half of southern Alberta.
Admission
Adults: $10
Youth: 7–17 years old: $5
Children 0–6 years old: Free
Hours of Operation
September to June -By Appointment
July & August 10:00 AM - 5 PM
Charles & Zina Card Pioneer Home
The Card Pioneer Home was one of the first homes built on Lee Creek in 1887. The home demonstrates the original 14' x 14' cabin structure that was the beginning of all homes in the new settlement. It also shows additional construction and has history about the original families arriving in the new Lee Creek settlement, that became Cardston. There is something for all ages, including Pioneer children's games, magnificent quilts, stories of local First Nations leaders, and more. This Historic Site has many original artifacts and some great stories to inspire you!
Admission
General admission to the Card Home Museum is by donation.
Hours of Operation
Summer: weekdays from 10–7 pm
Fall, Winter and Spring: by appointment. Request group tour below.Group Tours
The museums can be booked almost anytime they are not open to the public. Community and School Groups, Family Groups and individuals are welcome.
Family or Small Groups (E.G. 2 adults with children): $10
School Groups: $4/student(leaders & chaperones free)
Youth Groups: $4/student(leaders & chaperones free)
Fees
For groups of children visiting either museum, charges are $4/student(leaders & chaperones free).
Admission to the Courthouse & Heritage Museum - Regular Admission fees apply.
Group tours with programming may have an additional, minimal cost depending on the programming.
We look forward to welcoming new members to our society!
Applications for new members will be presented to the Board, then you will be sent a membership card..
Membership Benefits:
Voting privilege at the Annual General Meeting
Free Admission for you family for one year to all exhibits
Exhibit Previews and Special Events
CDHS Newsletter
Free Admission to many programs and lectures