Events

The Carrot Friday Nite Live presents Emmet Micheal - July 3

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. 

The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to present our creative residency exhibition for 2026, featuring the work of Alberta artist Sarah Almquist.

The exhibition runs July 2nd - August 27th at the ASA Gallery, #222, 1235 – 26 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 1R7.  Gallery hours are Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 AM and parking is free. 

ASA presents the group exhibition “ONCE.”

The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to present the group exhibition “ONCE” featuring the work by: Ross Bradley, Gordon Heibert, Sharon Thompson, 

Nacim Ruintan-Tehrani, Terra McDonald, Kyungah Song and Mary Whale.