Royal Alberta Museum

Some people fear it. Others embrace it. But in the end, all of us must eventually face it. This winter, join us in considering one of life’s biggest questions: What happens after we die? Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery, our newest feature exhibition opens on February 26, 2026.

Its official, Death is...alive! Today, Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery is open for you to discover. We can’t wait to hear what you think and what new perspectives you encounter. And don’t forget to grab your commemorative pin with your admission, while supplies last.

The @RoyalAlberta Museum is bringing Alberta’s story to life in an exciting new way! Stories of Us: Building Alberta’s Collection gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how our shared history is collected, preserved and interpreted. Stories of Us opens today and runs until February 7, 2027 - don’t miss it! #RoyalAlbertaMuseum #ABpoli #Culture

Enter the mind of a curator and explore how RAM builds its collection. Learn how museums protect and preserve these histories. And, maybe, consider what stories your own objects may tell.   Visit Stories of Us: Building Alberta’s Collection starting December 18.

NOW OPEN! Orcas: Our Shared Future opens today at the Royal Alberta Museum. Join us from May 16 - October 19 and discover the wild, watery world of the ocean's apex predator. More information and tickets: royalalbertamuseum.ca/visit/exhibiti…

Western Conference Finals here we come! 🔵🙌🟠 Read the story on how RAM acquired Oilers fan experience items from the 2024 playoff run in our newest blog post - From School Bus to Stanley Cup: A Grade 2 Class's Big Score. royalalbertamuseum.ca/blog/stpaul-oi…

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 We're looking for a passionate community leader to join the Royal Alberta Museum as Director of Engagement and Education! For more information and to apply head over to: royalalbertamuseum.ca/about/join-our…

The Royal Alberta Museum's 'Connections' exhibition is a collaboration between the U of A's Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute and the faculty of arts. buff.ly/QLSPPzb

American Mastodon skeleton at @RoyalAlberta In between recently writing some mammoth and mastodon-related content for the museum and editing a book chapter on bison evolution for a U of A prof, I’ve really had the Pleistocene on the brain #FossilFriday

Make sure to check out the new Orcas exhibit coming to the @RoyalAlberta this May. You will have a whale of a time 🐋. Orcas: Our Shared Future will be coming to the Royal Alberta Museum on May 16, 2025. The display will share the stories and science that surround the magnificent orca. It will showcase hands-on interactive displays, videos, artifacts, fossils and Indigenous art.

🌊🐋 OPENING SOON! Orcas: Our Shared Future is coming to the @RoyalAlberta Museum Explore life-size orcas, fossils, films & Indigenous art starting May 16! Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI… @AlbertaCulture

Royal Alberta Museum's new orca exhibit hopes to rehab reputation of majestic creature edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/…

Join the @ArtsEdmonton Council today from 12–4 pm in City Hall & the #YegDT Arts District for FREE Family Day fun! Enjoy music, theatre, storytelling, games, crafts & more! Learn more at edmonton.ca/FamilyDay @YourAGA @CitadelTheatre @EPLdotCA @IceDistrict @RoyalAlberta

Spend Family Day in City Hall and the #YegDT Arts District from 12–4 pm for tons of FREE fun! For details visit edmonton.ca/FamilyDay @ArtsEdmonton @YourAGA @CitadelTheatre @EPLdotCA @IceDistrict @RoyalAlberta

Bring the whole family to the @RoyalAlberta this Family Day and enjoy free admission! With towering ancient mammoths, hundreds of live bugs, and our hands-on Children's Gallery, it's fun for everyone! bit.ly/40XDpIT

@big_fan2019 At this time we don’t have plans for digital membership cards, but we may consider it in the future! Thanks for the suggestion

@RoyalAlberta would you ever get digital membership cards where you just walk in and scan it at a machine

Wild animals of Alberta @RoyalAlberta 🐾 #yeg #myphotography

What does one do on a typical day that’s -30 outside? Go to the @RoyalAlberta of course. 🦴😉 #yeg #myphotography

With permanent galleries on human and world histories, and ever-changing featured exhibits and special events, the Royal Alberta Museum is a year-round entertaining and enlightening affair. buff.ly/4g0gd28 #yeg #yeggers #yeglocal #yeglife #edmonton

🎊 Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Edmonton's historic Chinatown! Kick off the festivities with a lion and dragon dance parade at Lucky 97, then enjoy cultural performances and activities at the @RoyalAlberta. Free fun for all—don’t miss it! 🌟 bit.ly/40xD14Y