Beyond its amazing landscapes, Banff National Park also boasts a rich cultural heritage. In this comprehensive guide, we will introduce you to a collection of museums of Banff, providing essential information to make your visit a truly immersive experience.

● Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

The museum showcases the art, culture, and history of the Canadian Rockies region. It features a diverse collection of artworks, historical photographs, and artifacts that highlight the natural beauty and human stories of the area.

● Canada House Gallery

It is a well-known art gallery that showcases contemporary and traditional Canadian artwork. The gallery features a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, and other artistic mediums created by Canadian artists. Visitors can explore the gallery and appreciate the talent and creativity of Canadian art.

● The Banff Park Museum

The museum is a historic site featuring a collection of over 5,000 specimens (标本) of wildlife, including birds, mammals, insects, and plants. The museum building itself is a charming log cabin, dating back to 1903.

Welcome to the National Museum of China (NMC). Please enter the North Gate with your ID card after security check. You can visit NMC exhibitions free of charge during the opening hours.

A paid special exhibition is suggested in the Ticket Office, at the counter of the West Hall and on NMC’s official website, and its tickets are sold at the entrance of the related exhibition hall.

Identity document: ID card, student ID card, passport, Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan residents, driving license.

Children: A child not higher than 1.3 m who is attended by an adult may enter without a ticket; a primary school student with his/her parents may enter with his/her student ID card.

Opening Hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Last admission at 4:30 pm, closed at 5:00 pm

Closed on Mondays (including the Mondays of public holidays)

Notice to Visitors:

Please collect a free ticket with an identity document mentioned above at the Ticket Office.

Food and drinks will be inspected to be brought in.

Luggage shall be deposited (寄存) after security check before visiting.

Controlled knives, lighters, dangerous articles, and pets are not allowed.

Please keep your voice down and silence your mobile phone.

No smoking.

Please do not touch the objects on display.

Instructions on Photo-taking:

You are kindly reminded not to use flashlight. If photo-taking is not permitted, obvious reminders will be put both at the entrance of and inside the exhibition hall; you should pay attention to such reminders.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

At its best, a family picnic is a mini-vacation: a chance to leave the day-to-day routine behind and spend some time together out under the open sky. These best picnic spots in Seattle and beyond offer a range of experiences, from farm fun to exploring woods to hiking.

For kids and adults who have the energy to take on a 2-mile hike uphill, this amusingly named destination in the Issaquah Alps offers huge rewards. After reaching the Chirico Trail, you come to a broad, clear area, with a sweeping view of Lake Sammamish, Issaquah and Bellevue. As for where to set up picnic camp, there are two picnic tables.

Located on the northwest corner of Beacon Hill, this park boasts a sweeping view overlooking Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle. Long before this spot became a park, the hillside was a favorite picnic destination for Filipino families living in the neighborhood. It’s named after Jose Rizal, a brilliant writer, a scientist and a hero in the Philippines’ struggle for independence. The fantastic Seattle picnic spot also has a playground, an area for dogs and walking trails.

This leafy lakefront park is one of Seattle Parks’ swimming beaches. It’s open this summer, with lifeguards on duty. The most popular place to picnic is probably near the swimming area, but there are many lovely shady spots in the inland part of the park. The updated playground will attract kids. For biking families, pack your wheels and enjoy a ride along Lake Washington Boulevard. A section is closed to cars on summer weekends to ensure cycling safely.

Cross a narrow bridge over the railroad tracks at Saltwater Park in Shoreline and you’re in a world of sun, sea and sand dunes. This is one of Puget Sound’s windy places, so you’ll often spot kiteboarders playing in the waves nearby. Even on a hot day, you’re likely to find a breeze to keep you cool at this picnic spot in Seattle.