Celebrating Canada's rich cultural heritage requires vibrant, inclusive spaces that inspire, educate and connect communities through arts, science and history.
Today, Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced a $3-million investment in Calgary's cultural infrastructure. He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
The Glenbow Museum will receive $2.5 million over three years, for its Glenbow Reimagined renovation project. This investment will help transform the space into a fully accessible and dynamic institution, ensuring a wider array of its 250,000 artefacts and works of art can be shared with visitors. The project includes 34 new exhibition and gallery spaces with flexible, modular elements to accommodate various collections and enhance visitor engagement. It also includes a redesigned and upgraded collections storage centre, making behind-the-scenes areas more accessible to the public while integrating advanced equipment for improved display and interaction.
The TELUS Spark Science Centre will receive $500,000 over the next two years to purchase specialized equipment that will enhance the visitor experience at the Centre's newly renovated galleries. This investment will allow the Centre to acquire advanced audiovisual equipment, including high-resolution projectors and audio systems, to provide an immersive and interactive experience across the facility. This funding will also support accessibility upgrades to ensure inclusivity for all visitors, regardless physical ability.
