Sam Centre
Sam Centre
Sam Centre connects Calgarians and visitors to the legendary story of the Calgary Stampede, year-round.
- Hours
- Tues - Fri: 12 PM - 8 PM
- Sat - Sun: 9 AM - 4 PM
- Holidays may affect these hours
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March 1st, 2024
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Stampede's Greatest Stories
A modern museum that shares Calgary's Stampede stories through fun, immersive experiences that includes plenty of interactive and hands-on moments. Experience the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth like never before. Open year round.
Why Go
The newly opened Sam Centre brings the history of the Stampede comes to life with interactive exhibits and hands-on experiences. Feel the thrill of the Chuckwagon races, hear the music of the midway and put yourself in the middle of Stampede's greatest stories. With 30,000 square feet of space, including a restaurant, ever-changing exhibits, and interactive displays, you’ll never have the same experience twice.
What's Great
Sam Centre shares a century of grit and glory Stampede stories through exhibits, immersive digital experiences, personally facilitated moments and an artifact and archival collection space. Sam is the place where everyone – locals, tourists, and school groups – makes connections through relevant and relatable exhibitions that tell the stories of the people who have left their mark on the Stampede. All galleries, entrances and facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Local Tip:
Sam Centre sits at the heart of the Youth Campus at Stampede Park, nestled next to the Rundle Ruins. This site has always been a place of community and the tradition continues with the Sam Centre – a place for celebrating, learning, and sharing legendary stories.
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