The Canadian Museum
of Making
A privately owned underground museum hidden in Alberta, Canada - a living archive of the tools, machines, and quiet ingenuity that shaped a nation of makers.
Welcome. We're so glad you're here to explore.
What began as Ian's personal project to save intriguing machinery and tools from being discarded from local shops, quietly grew into an extraordinary private museum.
Today, the Canadian Museum of Making brings together remarkable machinery and tools, both famous and forgotten. Each carefully restored piece tells a story of invention, craftsmanship and the people who made it possible.
Our StorySix galleries, one shared history.
African Heritage
Artifacts and craft from African makers.
Mary's Collection
A curated personal collection of making.
Indicators
Gauges, dials, and instruments of measure.
Machines
Industrial machines that shaped the country.
Oilfield
Tools and equipment from Canada's oil heritage.
Vehicles
Cars, trucks, and engines from another era.
Tour requests start with a conversation.
The museum is a private collection, and tours are offered by prior arrangement. Tell us who is coming, what they hope to see, and anything our team should know when considering your request. Submitting a request does not guarantee a booking.