Lac La Biche Museum
@llbmuseum.bsky.social
Discover the boreal forest, fur trade legacy, and everyday life in our town. We share our local multicultural spirit and tell the stories that connect us all to the land and its people. Operating Hours September–April: Tuesday to Saturday, 9 AM – 5 PM
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The Lac La Biche Museum has received the 2025 Award of Outstanding Achievement in Audience Outreach from the Canadian Museums Association — recognizing innovative community programs, 50+ off-site exhibits, pop-ups, and reminiscence kits supporting seniors.
Two new museum displays are now on view in local seniors’ residences.
At Golden Sands: The Lac La Biche Inn
At Lacalta Lodge: Hearth & Home in the 1950s
🗓️ On view Feb 12 – April 15
Bringing local history into the community — where memories live.
At Golden Sands: The Lac La Biche Inn
At Lacalta Lodge: Hearth & Home in the 1950s
🗓️ On view Feb 12 – April 15
Bringing local history into the community — where memories live.
February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Two new museum displays are now on view in local seniors’ residences.
At Golden Sands: The Lac La Biche Inn
At Lacalta Lodge: Hearth & Home in the 1950s
🗓️ On view Feb 12 – April 15
Bringing local history into the community — where memories live.
At Golden Sands: The Lac La Biche Inn
At Lacalta Lodge: Hearth & Home in the 1950s
🗓️ On view Feb 12 – April 15
Bringing local history into the community — where memories live.
For today’s #ThrowbackThursday, we’re proud to highlight a story connected to #BlackHistoryMonth.
📸 Amber Valley Group at Lac La Biche, July 1938
Courtesy City of Edmonton Archives, Frank Bernard Jamerson fonds, MS-386-EA-223-23
📸 Amber Valley Group at Lac La Biche, July 1938
Courtesy City of Edmonton Archives, Frank Bernard Jamerson fonds, MS-386-EA-223-23
February 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
For today’s #ThrowbackThursday, we’re proud to highlight a story connected to #BlackHistoryMonth.
📸 Amber Valley Group at Lac La Biche, July 1938
Courtesy City of Edmonton Archives, Frank Bernard Jamerson fonds, MS-386-EA-223-23
📸 Amber Valley Group at Lac La Biche, July 1938
Courtesy City of Edmonton Archives, Frank Bernard Jamerson fonds, MS-386-EA-223-23
🎙️ On the Air with BORÉAL 92.1 FM
Our Director, Jennifer Mueller, recently gave an interview to BORÉAL 92.1 FM about the Lac La Biche Museum’s recent recognitions, including the 2025 Public Outreach Excellence Award and the Alberta Education Award.
Our Director, Jennifer Mueller, recently gave an interview to BORÉAL 92.1 FM about the Lac La Biche Museum’s recent recognitions, including the 2025 Public Outreach Excellence Award and the Alberta Education Award.
February 11, 2026 at 6:58 PM
🎙️ On the Air with BORÉAL 92.1 FM
Our Director, Jennifer Mueller, recently gave an interview to BORÉAL 92.1 FM about the Lac La Biche Museum’s recent recognitions, including the 2025 Public Outreach Excellence Award and the Alberta Education Award.
Our Director, Jennifer Mueller, recently gave an interview to BORÉAL 92.1 FM about the Lac La Biche Museum’s recent recognitions, including the 2025 Public Outreach Excellence Award and the Alberta Education Award.
📸 Historic Photos of Lac La Biche
Now on view at the Stuart MacPherson Public Library
A small exhibition of historic photographs offering a glimpse into Lac La Biche’s past.
📅 Feb. 3 – March 2
📍 Stuart MacPherson Public Library
8702 91 Ave, Lac La Biche
Now on view at the Stuart MacPherson Public Library
A small exhibition of historic photographs offering a glimpse into Lac La Biche’s past.
📅 Feb. 3 – March 2
📍 Stuart MacPherson Public Library
8702 91 Ave, Lac La Biche
February 10, 2026 at 5:58 PM
📸 Historic Photos of Lac La Biche
Now on view at the Stuart MacPherson Public Library
A small exhibition of historic photographs offering a glimpse into Lac La Biche’s past.
📅 Feb. 3 – March 2
📍 Stuart MacPherson Public Library
8702 91 Ave, Lac La Biche
Now on view at the Stuart MacPherson Public Library
A small exhibition of historic photographs offering a glimpse into Lac La Biche’s past.
📅 Feb. 3 – March 2
📍 Stuart MacPherson Public Library
8702 91 Ave, Lac La Biche
The Lac La Biche Museum has received the 2025 Award of Outstanding Achievement in Audience Outreach from the Canadian Museums Association — recognizing innovative community programs, 50+ off-site exhibits, pop-ups, and reminiscence kits supporting seniors.
February 5, 2026 at 11:10 PM
The Lac La Biche Museum has received the 2025 Award of Outstanding Achievement in Audience Outreach from the Canadian Museums Association — recognizing innovative community programs, 50+ off-site exhibits, pop-ups, and reminiscence kits supporting seniors.
📚 Before Digital: Teaching Children’s Literature
Explore how children learned to read before screens — from classic books to early teaching methods like Look–Say.
🗓️ On display until March 3
📍 Lac La Biche Museum
Explore how children learned to read before screens — from classic books to early teaching methods like Look–Say.
🗓️ On display until March 3
📍 Lac La Biche Museum
February 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
📚 Before Digital: Teaching Children’s Literature
Explore how children learned to read before screens — from classic books to early teaching methods like Look–Say.
🗓️ On display until March 3
📍 Lac La Biche Museum
Explore how children learned to read before screens — from classic books to early teaching methods like Look–Say.
🗓️ On display until March 3
📍 Lac La Biche Museum
🦬 Last chance to visit Bison and Tradition of Christmas Ornaments at McArthur Place (second floor).
The holidays may be over, but these exhibitions are still on view until Feb 18.
The holidays may be over, but these exhibitions are still on view until Feb 18.
February 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM
🦬 Last chance to visit Bison and Tradition of Christmas Ornaments at McArthur Place (second floor).
The holidays may be over, but these exhibitions are still on view until Feb 18.
The holidays may be over, but these exhibitions are still on view until Feb 18.
🎶 Hey! History of Recorded Music: From Gramophones to MP3 is still on view
📅 Jan 6–Mar 31
Explore six eras of recorded sound — from phonographs and vinyl to cassette tapes, CDs, and early digital devices — with hands-on listening stations to compare how music has changed.
📅 Jan 6–Mar 31
Explore six eras of recorded sound — from phonographs and vinyl to cassette tapes, CDs, and early digital devices — with hands-on listening stations to compare how music has changed.
January 31, 2026 at 6:37 PM
🎶 Hey! History of Recorded Music: From Gramophones to MP3 is still on view
📅 Jan 6–Mar 31
Explore six eras of recorded sound — from phonographs and vinyl to cassette tapes, CDs, and early digital devices — with hands-on listening stations to compare how music has changed.
📅 Jan 6–Mar 31
Explore six eras of recorded sound — from phonographs and vinyl to cassette tapes, CDs, and early digital devices — with hands-on listening stations to compare how music has changed.
It’s #FlashbackFriday
This photo shows Mac’s Pool Room, c. 1924–1925, once at 10040 101 Street. Built in the 1920s, it later became Duncan’s Drugs and Bus Depot (Canadian Coachways), then A. Hamilton & Sons and the Hudson’s Bay Company. Today, the site is home to Smiley’s Furniture and Electronics
This photo shows Mac’s Pool Room, c. 1924–1925, once at 10040 101 Street. Built in the 1920s, it later became Duncan’s Drugs and Bus Depot (Canadian Coachways), then A. Hamilton & Sons and the Hudson’s Bay Company. Today, the site is home to Smiley’s Furniture and Electronics
January 30, 2026 at 10:06 PM
It’s #FlashbackFriday
This photo shows Mac’s Pool Room, c. 1924–1925, once at 10040 101 Street. Built in the 1920s, it later became Duncan’s Drugs and Bus Depot (Canadian Coachways), then A. Hamilton & Sons and the Hudson’s Bay Company. Today, the site is home to Smiley’s Furniture and Electronics
This photo shows Mac’s Pool Room, c. 1924–1925, once at 10040 101 Street. Built in the 1920s, it later became Duncan’s Drugs and Bus Depot (Canadian Coachways), then A. Hamilton & Sons and the Hudson’s Bay Company. Today, the site is home to Smiley’s Furniture and Electronics
What a fantastic afternoon exploring animal tracks, skulls, and models — plus frozen bubbles outside ❄️🫧
The Lac La Biche Explorers Program runs twice each month: one session at the museum and one at the Stuart MacPherson Public Library.
The Lac La Biche Explorers Program runs twice each month: one session at the museum and one at the Stuart MacPherson Public Library.
January 25, 2026 at 2:10 AM
What a fantastic afternoon exploring animal tracks, skulls, and models — plus frozen bubbles outside ❄️🫧
The Lac La Biche Explorers Program runs twice each month: one session at the museum and one at the Stuart MacPherson Public Library.
The Lac La Biche Explorers Program runs twice each month: one session at the museum and one at the Stuart MacPherson Public Library.
It’s #ThrowbackThursday.
This photo shows Alexander Hamilton’s General Store, c. 1926–1929, once located at 10108 101 Street. Built in 1919–1920, it later expanded with a hardware store. The general store was demolished by the early 1950s.
This photo shows Alexander Hamilton’s General Store, c. 1926–1929, once located at 10108 101 Street. Built in 1919–1920, it later expanded with a hardware store. The general store was demolished by the early 1950s.
January 22, 2026 at 4:49 PM
It’s #ThrowbackThursday.
This photo shows Alexander Hamilton’s General Store, c. 1926–1929, once located at 10108 101 Street. Built in 1919–1920, it later expanded with a hardware store. The general store was demolished by the early 1950s.
This photo shows Alexander Hamilton’s General Store, c. 1926–1929, once located at 10108 101 Street. Built in 1919–1920, it later expanded with a hardware store. The general store was demolished by the early 1950s.
📸 #MuseumSelfieDay
We’re celebrating with a few behind-the-scenes selfies from the museum.
Share your own museum moment and join in today!
We’re celebrating with a few behind-the-scenes selfies from the museum.
Share your own museum moment and join in today!
January 21, 2026 at 11:28 PM
📸 #MuseumSelfieDay
We’re celebrating with a few behind-the-scenes selfies from the museum.
Share your own museum moment and join in today!
We’re celebrating with a few behind-the-scenes selfies from the museum.
Share your own museum moment and join in today!
Volunteers Needed | Lac La Biche Museum
We’re looking for volunteers aged 16+ to help with collections and archival work — including artifact handling, organizing, scanning, and basic documentation.
No experience needed; training provided. Apply via our website.
We’re looking for volunteers aged 16+ to help with collections and archival work — including artifact handling, organizing, scanning, and basic documentation.
No experience needed; training provided. Apply via our website.
January 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Volunteers Needed | Lac La Biche Museum
We’re looking for volunteers aged 16+ to help with collections and archival work — including artifact handling, organizing, scanning, and basic documentation.
No experience needed; training provided. Apply via our website.
We’re looking for volunteers aged 16+ to help with collections and archival work — including artifact handling, organizing, scanning, and basic documentation.
No experience needed; training provided. Apply via our website.
We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) for providing computer equipment to the Lac La Biche Museum.
This generous support helps us prepare for the arrival of summer students, ensuring they have the tools they need to learn and work.
This generous support helps us prepare for the arrival of summer students, ensuring they have the tools they need to learn and work.
January 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) for providing computer equipment to the Lac La Biche Museum.
This generous support helps us prepare for the arrival of summer students, ensuring they have the tools they need to learn and work.
This generous support helps us prepare for the arrival of summer students, ensuring they have the tools they need to learn and work.
It’s #ThrowbackThursday.
This photo shows P.D. Hamel’s Building, c. 1923. Built around 1920 at 10121 101 Street, it housed telegraph, telephone, Dominion Land offices, plus the courthouse and post office.
See more in “Exploring Nanton Street in the 1920s” exhibition (Jan. 8–Feb. 9).
This photo shows P.D. Hamel’s Building, c. 1923. Built around 1920 at 10121 101 Street, it housed telegraph, telephone, Dominion Land offices, plus the courthouse and post office.
See more in “Exploring Nanton Street in the 1920s” exhibition (Jan. 8–Feb. 9).
January 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM
It’s #ThrowbackThursday.
This photo shows P.D. Hamel’s Building, c. 1923. Built around 1920 at 10121 101 Street, it housed telegraph, telephone, Dominion Land offices, plus the courthouse and post office.
See more in “Exploring Nanton Street in the 1920s” exhibition (Jan. 8–Feb. 9).
This photo shows P.D. Hamel’s Building, c. 1923. Built around 1920 at 10121 101 Street, it housed telegraph, telephone, Dominion Land offices, plus the courthouse and post office.
See more in “Exploring Nanton Street in the 1920s” exhibition (Jan. 8–Feb. 9).
🧵 How Things Were: How They Mended
Jan 16 | 3–4 PM
A hands-on workshop exploring basic mending skills, with a gentle Sewing 101 for kids and a look at mending as a creative practice.
📍 Stuart MacPherson Public Library
💲 Free | Drop-in
🥕 Free healthy snack • Supplies provided
Jan 16 | 3–4 PM
A hands-on workshop exploring basic mending skills, with a gentle Sewing 101 for kids and a look at mending as a creative practice.
📍 Stuart MacPherson Public Library
💲 Free | Drop-in
🥕 Free healthy snack • Supplies provided
January 13, 2026 at 10:37 PM
🧵 How Things Were: How They Mended
Jan 16 | 3–4 PM
A hands-on workshop exploring basic mending skills, with a gentle Sewing 101 for kids and a look at mending as a creative practice.
📍 Stuart MacPherson Public Library
💲 Free | Drop-in
🥕 Free healthy snack • Supplies provided
Jan 16 | 3–4 PM
A hands-on workshop exploring basic mending skills, with a gentle Sewing 101 for kids and a look at mending as a creative practice.
📍 Stuart MacPherson Public Library
💲 Free | Drop-in
🥕 Free healthy snack • Supplies provided
It’s #ThrowbackThursday.
Our new exhibition “Exploring Nanton Street in the 1920s” 🗓 Jan. 8–Feb. 9 brings early Lac La Biche businesses back to life. This photo shows the Commercial Hotel, c. 1923 — once a key site near the train station.
#AlbertaHeritage
Our new exhibition “Exploring Nanton Street in the 1920s” 🗓 Jan. 8–Feb. 9 brings early Lac La Biche businesses back to life. This photo shows the Commercial Hotel, c. 1923 — once a key site near the train station.
#AlbertaHeritage
January 9, 2026 at 12:59 AM
It’s #ThrowbackThursday.
Our new exhibition “Exploring Nanton Street in the 1920s” 🗓 Jan. 8–Feb. 9 brings early Lac La Biche businesses back to life. This photo shows the Commercial Hotel, c. 1923 — once a key site near the train station.
#AlbertaHeritage
Our new exhibition “Exploring Nanton Street in the 1920s” 🗓 Jan. 8–Feb. 9 brings early Lac La Biche businesses back to life. This photo shows the Commercial Hotel, c. 1923 — once a key site near the train station.
#AlbertaHeritage
306 artifacts and archival collections were donated to the Lac La Biche Museum in 2025.
Each donation adds new depth to our collection and helps us tell stories rooted in this place and carried forward by the people connected to it.
Thank you for trusting us with your stories
Each donation adds new depth to our collection and helps us tell stories rooted in this place and carried forward by the people connected to it.
Thank you for trusting us with your stories
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM
306 artifacts and archival collections were donated to the Lac La Biche Museum in 2025.
Each donation adds new depth to our collection and helps us tell stories rooted in this place and carried forward by the people connected to it.
Thank you for trusting us with your stories
Each donation adds new depth to our collection and helps us tell stories rooted in this place and carried forward by the people connected to it.
Thank you for trusting us with your stories
Always Something to Explore
In 2025, museum visitors explored exhibitions and took part in hands-on activities.
295 people joined our scavenger hunts, turning history into an active, playful experience.
You can count on us for a scavenger hunt year-round. We refresh it every season! 😅
In 2025, museum visitors explored exhibitions and took part in hands-on activities.
295 people joined our scavenger hunts, turning history into an active, playful experience.
You can count on us for a scavenger hunt year-round. We refresh it every season! 😅
January 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Always Something to Explore
In 2025, museum visitors explored exhibitions and took part in hands-on activities.
295 people joined our scavenger hunts, turning history into an active, playful experience.
You can count on us for a scavenger hunt year-round. We refresh it every season! 😅
In 2025, museum visitors explored exhibitions and took part in hands-on activities.
295 people joined our scavenger hunts, turning history into an active, playful experience.
You can count on us for a scavenger hunt year-round. We refresh it every season! 😅
We’re continuing our 2025 Year in Review.
This year, our online community grew by 33%, reaching 3,975 followers across platforms.
On Bluesky, we welcomed 253 followers in our first year there.
Glad to be growing with you.
This year, our online community grew by 33%, reaching 3,975 followers across platforms.
On Bluesky, we welcomed 253 followers in our first year there.
Glad to be growing with you.
January 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
We’re continuing our 2025 Year in Review.
This year, our online community grew by 33%, reaching 3,975 followers across platforms.
On Bluesky, we welcomed 253 followers in our first year there.
Glad to be growing with you.
This year, our online community grew by 33%, reaching 3,975 followers across platforms.
On Bluesky, we welcomed 253 followers in our first year there.
Glad to be growing with you.
Happy New Year! 🎉
We’re stepping into 2026 with exciting plans for new exhibitions and programs — and one big piece of good news we’ll be sharing soon.
Wishing everyone a year full of curiosity and discovery ✨
— Lac La Biche Museum team
We’re stepping into 2026 with exciting plans for new exhibitions and programs — and one big piece of good news we’ll be sharing soon.
Wishing everyone a year full of curiosity and discovery ✨
— Lac La Biche Museum team
January 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Happy New Year! 🎉
We’re stepping into 2026 with exciting plans for new exhibitions and programs — and one big piece of good news we’ll be sharing soon.
Wishing everyone a year full of curiosity and discovery ✨
— Lac La Biche Museum team
We’re stepping into 2026 with exciting plans for new exhibitions and programs — and one big piece of good news we’ll be sharing soon.
Wishing everyone a year full of curiosity and discovery ✨
— Lac La Biche Museum team
One final number to close the year 🏆 1 provincial award
In 2025, the Lac La Biche Museum received the Alberta Museums Association Leadership Award in Education. A recognition of leadership in museum education and community engagement.
In 2025, the Lac La Biche Museum received the Alberta Museums Association Leadership Award in Education. A recognition of leadership in museum education and community engagement.
December 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
One final number to close the year 🏆 1 provincial award
In 2025, the Lac La Biche Museum received the Alberta Museums Association Leadership Award in Education. A recognition of leadership in museum education and community engagement.
In 2025, the Lac La Biche Museum received the Alberta Museums Association Leadership Award in Education. A recognition of leadership in museum education and community engagement.
In 2025, the Lac La Biche Museum presented 76 exhibitions — 23 on-site and 53 off-site across the community.
From single display cases to large gallery installations, every exhibition involved research, interpretation, and curatorial work, helping us share local stories well beyond our walls.
From single display cases to large gallery installations, every exhibition involved research, interpretation, and curatorial work, helping us share local stories well beyond our walls.
December 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In 2025, the Lac La Biche Museum presented 76 exhibitions — 23 on-site and 53 off-site across the community.
From single display cases to large gallery installations, every exhibition involved research, interpretation, and curatorial work, helping us share local stories well beyond our walls.
From single display cases to large gallery installations, every exhibition involved research, interpretation, and curatorial work, helping us share local stories well beyond our walls.
Where Our Visitors Came From in 2025
86% of our visitors came from Alberta — our home community.
Visits also grew from BC (+90%), Saskatchewan (+94%), Ontario (+38%), and Québec (+50%).
We welcomed 58 international visitors as well.
👉 See the map and full details in our Annual Public Report.
86% of our visitors came from Alberta — our home community.
Visits also grew from BC (+90%), Saskatchewan (+94%), Ontario (+38%), and Québec (+50%).
We welcomed 58 international visitors as well.
👉 See the map and full details in our Annual Public Report.
December 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Where Our Visitors Came From in 2025
86% of our visitors came from Alberta — our home community.
Visits also grew from BC (+90%), Saskatchewan (+94%), Ontario (+38%), and Québec (+50%).
We welcomed 58 international visitors as well.
👉 See the map and full details in our Annual Public Report.
86% of our visitors came from Alberta — our home community.
Visits also grew from BC (+90%), Saskatchewan (+94%), Ontario (+38%), and Québec (+50%).
We welcomed 58 international visitors as well.
👉 See the map and full details in our Annual Public Report.
As the year wraps up, we’re kicking off a short series from our first public report — starting with one key number.
📊 2,624 people visited the Lac La Biche Museum in person in 2025, including 325 school and group tour participants and 389 on-site program participants.
📊 2,624 people visited the Lac La Biche Museum in person in 2025, including 325 school and group tour participants and 389 on-site program participants.
December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
As the year wraps up, we’re kicking off a short series from our first public report — starting with one key number.
📊 2,624 people visited the Lac La Biche Museum in person in 2025, including 325 school and group tour participants and 389 on-site program participants.
📊 2,624 people visited the Lac La Biche Museum in person in 2025, including 325 school and group tour participants and 389 on-site program participants.