A red-brick pottery complex at Medalta in the Historic Clay District features restored industrial buildings with “Medalta Potteries” signage under a wide sky. Visitors sit beside a large circular brick kiln, while another scene shows a musician performing from a metal catwalk inside the historic factory space.

Two visitors sit on a wooden boardwalk beside a large, circular brick kiln with layered bands and small arched openings. The historic kiln structure dominates the scene, showcasing Medalta’s industrial pottery heritage.

A musician stands on a raised metal catwalk inside a large industrial building with exposed beams and skylights, performing above a small audience below. The setting highlights a repurposed factory space used for live events at Medalta.

Medalta in the Historic Clay District

Medalta in the Historic Clay District, located in Medicine Hat’s Historic Plains region, offers immersive clay experiences and tours that connect visitors with local culture. Set in the dramatic cliffs of the South Saskatchewan River valley, this industrial museum and contemporary arts centre invites guests to walk the same factory floors as past workers and feel the nostalgia of the historic clay district. Learn about the site’s story while exploring galleries and heritage spaces. Visitors can get hands-on with clay in experiences led by ceramic artists enrolled in the International Artists in Residence program. With advance booking, guests can join knowledgeable tours, then round out their visit by enjoying local foods and meeting Medicine Hat’s creative community at free public events.