Public ProgramsFossil Casting

Make your own fossil replica, learn the differences between fossils and casts, and discover why casts are important to the Museum during this 45-minute indoor workshop.

Download a PDF of Cast Painting Instructions here.

 

 

Contact Us

Toll free in North America (outside Alberta)
1-888-440-4240

Toll free in Alberta
310-0000 then (403) 823-7707

Outside North America
1-403-823-7707

Email
tyrrell.bookings@gov.ab.ca

Ages

Ages 4+
One free supervising adult per child or group of children ages 4-11 is required to attend. Adult does not make a cast. Children 3 and under are not allowed in the Casting Lab due to health and safety reasons.

Allergy Alert: latex moulds are used in the making of the casts.

Dates and Times

Spring: May 18 – June 23: Weekends only, 11:15 a.m. & 2:15 p.m.

Summer: June 28 – August 31: Daily, 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Fall: September 1 - 26: Weekends only, 12:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Fees

$8.00 per person

All applicable taxes are included in fees.

To secure your spot, advance registration is recommended.

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