Medalta in the Historic Clay District 5.0 (reviews)

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About Medalta in the Historic Clay District

What better place to learn all about history, than in a century-old factory! Medalta in the Historic Clay District is set against the dramatic cliffs of the South Saskatchewan River in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Already your family day out is impressive!

This 150 acre Historic Clay District was once home to some of the country's most important clay factories, including Medalta Potteries, Hycroft China, National Porcelain and Alberta Clay Products. 

Today, this history is being preserved and you can be a part of it. Medalta is an exciting place where cutting-edge technologies meet archaeology and historic restoration meet.

During your day here, you'll visit the innovative industrial museum, as well as contemporary ceramic arts facility, AND art gallery.  Today, it's a space that activates community and inspires change. 

Kids can experience the museum as they walk the factory floors, and run their hands along the original brick walls. Just feel the stories as you walk through! Kids, can you imagine the sounds, the smells, and the people that would have brought the building to life?

Then, you can move to the contemporary galleries where you can see creations from regional, local, and international artists. Get ready to be inspired!

Make sure you stop in the gift shop too before you leave. Here you can pick up items made by their own skilled artisans!

If you want to really get under the skin at Medalta, check out the three tours you can enjoy, on top of your admission. 

So enjoy a history filled day out at Medalta. Learning CAN be fun!

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Adults Museum: $14

Children Museum $12 (Ages 6-17)

Free Under 5 years

Last Update 2023

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Medalta in the Historic Clay District FAQ’s

Any top tips when visiting?

If you choose to purchase one of the tours, there are additional extras that you can select on top of that, which include wood fired pizza, or a visit with experts!

Does Medalta in the Historic Clay District have a gift shop?

Spend time in the gift shop where you can purchase items made by their skilled artisans and fired with natural gas that is pumped from under the facility!

Teachers corner

Medalta’s programs are grounded in experiential learning, hands-on learning that makes it relevant, immediate, and meaningful. They have Kids Club too held on Sunday mornings!

Is Medalta in the Historic Clay District fully accessible?

Just speak to staff if you have any questions about the accessibility, and they'll be happy to help!