Lougheed House is bringing history into the future with a weekend full of fun, free events celebrating its new permanent exhibit, Foundation to Future.
Many Calgarians are familiar with Lougheed House’s iconic silhouette and the surrounding oasis of Beaulieu Gardens, and now is the perfect time to explore the stunning interior, learn about the surprising history of the House’s different tenants and see the Beltline through new eyes—all for free!
Opening Weekend
May 23 - May 25
Join us Friday, May 23 until Sunday, May 25 for the opening weekend of Foundation to Future with 3 free, fun-filled events. Museum admission will also be free all weekend long!
MAY 23
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Celebrate the opening of Foundation to Future in style! There will be free snacks, a bar with drinks for purchase, an incredible local DJ from our friends over at CJSW, and lots of time to explore the House and exhibit!
FREE, Registration Recommended
May 24
1:00-2:00 pm
Step beyond the historic house walls and explore the making of Foundation to Future in this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour led by artist and exhibition designer Peig Abbott. From initial concepts to final installation, Peig offers a rare insider’s perspective on how art, history, and design come together to honour the past while envisioning the future.
FREE, Registration Required
May 25
1:00-2:00 pm
Join us for a tour through the ballroom level of our newly installed core exhibit, Foundation to Future followed by a thought-provoking conversation and Q & A about the role of historic house museums in our communities. Joe Anderson, Professor of History at Mount Royal University and former member of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, and Shannon Murray, Executive Director of Lougheed House, will explore how these special places shape public memory and why they matter today.
FREE, Registration Required
About Foundation to Future
Foundation to Future is a new core exhibition that explores the fascinating transformations of Lougheed House, the people within its walls, and its place in Alberta’s history. A site of political power, historic innovation, and community service, this house has lived many lives with many stories to tell.
This is the first time that the core exhibition has been completely updated since the museum's opening in 2005. In honour of the 20th anniversary, Lougheed House has entirely redeveloped the exhibit to tell the story of the House, its residents – including a Women’s Army Barracks and the Red Cross, and its place in Alberta’s history. A site of political power, historic innovation, and community service, this house has lived many lives and has many stories to tell. Seasonal exhibitions will continue to activate the spaces while Foundation to Future will be the fundamental storyteller for Lougheed House.
