The mission of the 4 Wing Cold Lake Air Force Museum (CLAFM) is to preserve and display the history from 1952 to present of 4 Wing Cold Lakeand the squadrons and units which are, or have been, stationed at or affiliated with 4 Wing Cold Lake and its antecedent formations. Located behind the Tri-City Mall, the Cold Lake Museum has recreated the history of the local area with the Aboriginal Gallery, the Heritage Gallery, the Oil and Gas Gallery, and the Air Force Gallery.