Hours & Admission
HOURS OF OPERATION
| Date | Time* |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10 am to 5 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am to 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am to 5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am to 5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am to 5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am to 5 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am to 5 pm |
*Hours may vary on a weekly basis. Tickets valid for all-day entry. Last entry is 1.5 hours before closing.
ADMISSION RATES
Studio Bell admission is pay-what-you-can for the month of December, courtesy of ATB. The suggested admission rate is $15 per person.
| Tickets | Price |
|---|---|
| General admission | Pay-what-you-can |
| Kids 3 and under | Free |
| NMC Members | Free |
| ATB Members | Free |
Purchase Admission
You can book tickets online in advance or purchase at the front desk upon your arrival.
Add a Tour
BEHIND-THE-GLASS TOURS
Explore the hits of NMC's collection and dive deeper into Canada's music story by purchasing a Behind-the-Glass Tour on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.*
Book a tour by purchasing admission and selecting a Behind-the-Glass Tour add-on during the checkout process.
*Subject to availability.
BACKSTAGE PASS TOURS
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life by purchasing a Backstage Pass Tour, offered bi-weekly on Sundays at 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm.*
Book a tour by purchasing admission and selecting a Backstage Pass Tour add-on during the checkout process.
*Subject to availability.
Add an Audio Guide
BONUS TRACKS AUDIO GUIDE
Bonus Tracks is a self-guided audio tour series that allows visitors to get unique insights into artifacts, hear from iconic personalities, and listen to compelling stories about Canadian music history.
Bonus Tracks: Randy Bachman: The perfect complement to the Randy Bachman: Every Guitar Tells a Story exhibition, music fans will get access to 15 extra stories over 45 minutes from Randy Bachman himself, including anecdotes about his first performance, the origins of "Takin' Care of Business," and much more.
Bonus Tracks: Architecture: You've been asking for more architecture experiences – and we listened. In this audio tour through the building’s world-class, awe-inspiring architecture, visitors will learn all about the building’s design, from concept and inspiration to acoustics and other fascinating details.
Bonus Tracks: Canadian Music Hall of Fame: Hear compelling stories and performances from past and present Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees — Deborah Cox, Trooper, Nickelback, Terri Clark, Diane Dufresne, and Dr. Oliver Jones.
Listening devices can be rented for $5 at the front desk. Audio is available in English and French.
NMC Membership
Join an exclusive community of music lovers and experience Studio Bell as you never have before. NMC Members receive free admission, access to exclusive events for NMC Members, discounts on concert tickets and tours, and much more!
Special Discounts
Save on your next visit at Studio Bell!*
BELL EMPLOYEES: 25% OFF
Receive 25% off regular-priced General Admission. Present your Bell employee ID card at time of purchase to receive this discount.
CALGARY ATTRACTIONS: 20% OFF
Receive 20% off regular-priced General Admission. Offer valid for up to four (4) people. Print the 2023 Calgary Attractions Coupon HERE and present it at the time of purchase to receive this discount.
CALGARY RECREATION FEE ASSISTANCE: 50% OFF
Receive 50% off 1 regular-priced Adult General Admission. Present your City of Calgary Fee Assistance ID to receive this discount.
CJSW FRIENDS: 20% OFF
Receive 20% off 1 regular-priced General Admission. Present your CJSW Friends Card to receive this discount.
CANOO HOLDERS: 100% OFF
Receive 100% off 1 regular-priced General Admission and up to 4 children (under the age of 18) of the same household. Present your CANOO smartphone app at the time of purchase to receive this discount. For more information, visit the CANOO website HERE.
VETERANS: 25% OFF
Receive 25% off 1 regular-priced General Admission. Present a valid Veterans Affairs Card, Service I.D. Card, Military Card (CF1), or discharge papers with photo I.D. to receive this discount.
*Coupons are not valid for online purchases and cannot be combined with other offers.
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