The Alberta Railway Museum presents a collection of railway equipment. The museum was opened in 1976 by the Alberta Rail Pioneers …
The Royal Albert Museum is one of the largest museums in North American history. It is famous not only for its rich and unique co …
The Zoological Museum, located on the campus of the University of Alberta, holds more than 30,000 specimens in its collection. Als …
The Alberta Aviation Museum is located in a hangar built in 1940-1941. Initially, the hangar was built for maintenance of civil av …
Edmonton is a city with a rich museum life and a leisurely cultural atmosphere. Here, the history of the province is intertwined with scientific collections and aviation relics, and each visit turns into a real journey through expositions that tell about the people, technologies and nature of the region. Visiting the museums in Edmonton brings vivid emotions and new discoveries to the whole family.
Significant collections are concentrated in the city: The Royal Albert Museum impresses with scale and archaeological, ethnographic and historical materials, the Alberta Railway Museum holds a rich collection of railway equipment and tells about the history of transportation in the region, and the Zoological Museum on the campus of the University of Alberta has more than 30,000 specimens, including rare fauna samples and scientific collections. The Alberta Aviation Museum is housed in a hangar built between 1940 and 1941 and features aircraft and technical artifacts from the aviation past. The Edmonton State School Museum Archive is housed in a historic building on McClay Avenue, whose first brick was laid in 1904, where school documents and household items are carefully preserved. Near the city and in the province you can find additional local history and specialized exhibitions that complement the overall picture of Alberta history.
Edmonton’s museum program is diverse: temporary exhibitions and imported exhibitions from other Canadian collections regularly appear here, educational programs and thematic projects for children and adults are held. Throughout the year, museums organize lectures, master classes and scientific demonstrations, and thematic exhibitions vary according to seasons and historical dates, making each visit unique. Keep an eye on the posters of the city's museums so as not to miss temporary projects and guest collections.
We invite you to come to Edmonton and make your own itinerary through museums: a walk through the halls will give you new impressions and understanding of the region. To make excursions lively and informative, use the services of private guides: they will help build optimal routes, discover little-known stories and reduce waiting time in queues. Plan your trip ahead of time, book guided tours, and turn exploring Edmonton’s museums into a memorable cultural itinerary.
