Edmonton

Audrey Ochoa | July 2

Have you ever wished you could use the Royal Alberta Museum’s collections for sketching inspiration? Now’s your chance! We'll be showcasing rarely seen museum objects to create a still-life setup for you to practice your drawing skills.     

This month will feature animals from Africa and Asia. From a leopard to a water buffalo, it’s like taking a trip around the world without stepping on an airplane! 

Animals have stories to tell – tales of perseverance, survival, and vital connection to the earth.  

Join the Royal Alberta Museum on July 9 or 11 for a screening of Animal Nation – Beaver, which takes you on a cross-Canada journey to reveal how beavers shape ecosystems, restore wetlands and connect Indigenous communities to the land. From Algonquin Park, Ont., to Nicola Valley, B.C., the industrious beaver emerges as a vital symbol of renewal and resilience. 

Tickets start at just $10 for the film only.  

Have you wondered about the significance of the silver lines on the floor throughout the RAM lobby? Or what inspired the swirling shape of our staircase? Did you know that our architecture was inspired by Alberta’s people and places? 

Join us this July for a free Architecture and Design Tour, as part of Doors Open Festival.  

Your guide will reveal inspired features of the museum that you may have overlooked. Discover the inspiration and symbolism behind elements such as the curvy staircase, decorative steel panels, and even the shape of our building. 

Does your little one dream of being an archaeologist? Then they’ll definitely want to join us for our next Junior Museum Skills Workshop! 

On July 11, kids can become junior archaeologists and learn from the materials left behind by people of the past! In this hands-on workshop, they’ll dive into a mock dig-pit and learn the skills that help archaeologists make their discoveries, practice repairing broken artifacts, and learn how to figure out just how old these objects are.