CALL OF THE WEST MUSEUM
In 2013 the Society opened the first Museum building to commemorate the history of agriculture, transportation & oil development in the High River area. This is the dream of Al Millard, a long time High River local.
Visit the museum and immerse yourself in Alberta’s agricultural & automotive history.
The Museum is located in High River, Alberta at the Ag Society Rodeo Grounds. There you will visit a large collection of farm tractors and farm equipment of the early years. The Museum is based on the history of the influence Ford & the Oil companies had on the agricultural way of life from the early 1900's to the 1960's and beyond.
The Museum has one of the largest & best quality collections of lifting jacks, oil related advertising & unusual Ford products to be found anywhere. Also, Model T cars & trucks, oil & gas signs and related memorabilia, toys, jacks, cameras, coca cola memorabilia and many more antiques and collectibles.
Visit us
64137 HWY 543 East
High River, AB | T1V 1M4
Hours
Tuesday - Sunday
9am–4pm
Phone
(403) 938-2385
Admission By Donation
Admission by Donation
The Call Of The West Museum has a wonderful society of volunteers that acquire, refurbish & arrange the unique exhibits it holds within. A huge thank you to these volunteers & everything they do!
Please consider donating today to help us keep this wonderful museum full of rich foothills history around for our younger generations to enjoy!
New Collections
Not only does the Call Of The West Museum provide an array of life size, vintage and restored vehicles, tractors and signage… It also has a large display of Antiques! With everything from Cameras and miniature vehicles to a wonderful indigenous display filled with unique cultural items. There is something for everyone to see!
Just Released!
Our amazing team of volunteers completed a full restoration of a rare Haynes automobile. Working over 2 years to completely dismantle, sandblast, rebuild the wood framed body, overhaul the powertrain to running condition and finish the car to factory new standards. Haynes cars were built in Kokomo Indianna from 1915 to 1925 and were considered a very high end luxury automobile. Today, very few still exist, so much so that few people recognize the name!
“The Haynes”
Get Involved
Whether you’re interested in volunteering your time or looking to donate some unique items for the museum, every little bit counts! Reach out today to get involved.
Upcoming Events
Tractor Pull & Truck Show
Father’s Day Weekend!
Annual Event - 15th June 2024 - 11am to 3pm
Big Rigs $75 (includes lunch)
Pick-ups and Modifieds Etc. $20
Swap Meet
Annual Event - September 28th 2024
Contact Trevor on 403-982-5984
Info@callofthewestmuseum.com
General Admission $5 - 9am to 3pm
Stalls $30 (no table provided)
$50 Truck and Trailer
$50 Table and Chair
Follow us on Social for more info!
Vendors setup September 28th 6am to 9am
A Southern Alberta Gem Full Of Rich History….
Tractors Through
The Ages
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1926 Model F Fordson
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Silver King
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1939 Ford 9N
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1958 Fordson Dexta
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1959 Ford 871 Gold
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1964 Ford 5000
Automobile Exhibit
With an ever changing exhibit of vintage automobiles, parts & signs - there is also something unique to find at the museum.
Can you guess the vintage piece?
The folks that volunteer their time and effort into the museum and keeping it up, are so excited to share the rich history and stories.
Recently they created an interactive guessing game for some of their more rare finds in the display case…. can you guess the vintage piece?
Pioneer Barber Shoppe
Located In The Museum
No Appointment Necessary, Just Walk In!
Hours
Tues - Fri 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
Call To Book:
Other Exhibits
High River Agricultural Society
The High River Agricultural society is a not-for-profit organization established in 1907. It has been an active and integral part of the agricultural community ever since. We have both indoor and outdoor arenas to host all of our clubs, programming and events.
Eamon’s Garage
The Eamons family back in the 1930's to the 1950's owned and operated a gas station and motel up past the northwest portion of what is now northwest Calgary for many years. Many families traveling from Calgary to Cochrane and on to Banff on the old #1A highway would stop in for gas, any mechanical work, or stay overnight in the motel units.
This Historic building has now found a permanent home at the High River AG grounds and we are currently looking for donations and volunteer's to help with the restoration of the historic landmark. Please contact us if you are free to assist us with this project.
Sunset Drive-In
High River Sunset Drive In is a not for profit organization, currently run completely by volunteers, in support of local charities. All movies are double feature and priced at $40/vehicle. Movie start times vary coinciding with the official time of sunset, gates open one hour prior to movie time. Audio is through FM transmitter, our radio station is 105.9. Food trucks and porta potties are currently available on site.
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us with any questions or inquiries.
Email
info@callofthewestmuseum.com
Phone
(403) 938-2385