The Science
The insatiable curiosity of the scientists at the Royal Tyrrell Museum drives our research program. Their discoveries provide the building blocks for everything we do—from educational programming to exhibit development—and the work they do enhances our collective understanding of the evolution of life on Earth.
Our ten researchers study everything from plant spores to dinosaurs and with their vast, combined knowledge, we are often regarded as a palaeontological authority. For a complete listing of our scientific staff and brief biographies, download “Behind the Science” or visit “Our Scientists”.
Hikes and Photography
The Museum is situated in the heart of the Canadian Badlands. Just walk out the front doors and you‘ll be surrounded by one of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth.
Sign up for one of our guided hikes and discover more about the plants and rock formations of the area. Walk the self-guided trails, or explore on your own. It’s no wonder this area is a favourite among hikers, artists, and photographers.
Learning from a Distance
For students around the world, the Royal Tyrrell Museum Distance Learning Program is an innovative and interactive way to visit the Museum, without leaving the classroom! Videoconferencing technology allows students from kindergarten to high school to enjoy a variety of fun and informative 45-minute programs geared toward their curricula.
To date, more than 24,000 students from around the world have participated in over 850 Royal Tyrrell Museum Distance Learning programs.
For more information on this leading edge technology check out our Distance Learning page.
Encana Badlands Science Camp
The Royal Tyrrell Museum and Encana have joined forces to provide the coolest summer camp ever! Campers sleep in real teepees, prospect for dinosaur fossils, and discover the prehistoric past in the heart of the Canadian Badlands. Drawing upon the incredible natural resources of the area and the amazing scientific research at the Museum, this Camp is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for campers of all ages.
For a different kind of holiday try our Family Camp, a four-day getaway for the whole gang. Parents will have as much fun as the kids and there are no dishes to do at the end of the day. It’s a holiday you’ll never forget.
For full details visit our Science Camp page.
Summer Activities
When you visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum, you can’t help but be amazed by our world-class exhibits. But when you sign up for one of our summer programs, you’re in store for the experience of a lifetime. From May through September, we offer a variety of programs for all ages and interests. Participants can excavate in a realistic quarry, make their very own fossil cast, play a game show in our auditorium, or take a guided hike through the stunning badlands.
For more scheduling information, full program descriptions, or to buy tickets online, visit our Public Programs page.
Snore with the Dinosaurs
Sleeping beneath a massive T. rex is a dream come true for dinosaur enthusiasts of any age. Families and organized groups can spend the night exploring the Museum, meeting a live reptile, digging for fossils, creating a fossil cast, and snoring with the dinosaurs! Camp-ins happen in October and November, and from February through April.
For more information visit our Camp-In page or call our Bookings Office at: 1 403 820 6225.
