Discover Edmonton's best kept secret and be a part of all the fascinating activities at the John Walter Museum.

Experience the charm, learn new skills, and enjoy the stories and music of Edmonton in the historic Walter family homes.

Christmas at the Museum 2025

Join us for exciting programs and workshops for the entire family this Christmas! 

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Gingerbread House Workshop

December 6: Make holiday memories as we bake and decorate gingerbread houses in our historic blue house from 1901!

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Candlelight Christmas

December 11-19 and 21-22: Includes two 45 minute musical performances from the McDades, who have been a part of this special event for over 20 years.

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Santa's Workshop

December 13: Make holiday memories as we bake fruitcake, decorate wreaths and write letters to Santa.

Heritage Skills Day

Join us on January 28 for a day of good, old-fashioned fun! We’ll have activities all day to try in our 1901 Blue House and an interpreter to answer your Social Studies questions about local Edmonton history. Limited spaces available.

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Candle Making Session

10-11am: Learn skills from the old days! Dip candles and learn how Mr. Walter built his log houses by trying it out yourself.

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Scone Baking Session

Noon-2pm: Get hands-on with history at the John Walter Museum! Make butter and scones, and learn other pioneer skills by trying it out yourself.

Interested in Other Events?

Explore events and activities at our other facilities.

Edmonton also hosts many unique festivals and special events throughout the year.

Additional Resources

Parties and Event Rentals

Programs, Courses and Camps

Contact Us

John Walter Museum

Located at the bottom of Walterdale and Queen Elizabeth roads, on the north side of the Kinsmen Sports Centre parking lot.

Email  attractionsexperiences@edmonton.ca

Phone  311

Address 9180 Walterdale Hill NW