Public Programs
Explore, create, and discover at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Excavate in a realistic quarry, make your own fossil replica, or take a guided hike through the badlands.
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The Dig Experience
90 minutes
Ages 10+
Experience the thrill of excavation in a realistic quarry using professional tools and techniques.
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Seven Wonders Of The Badlands
60 minutes
All ages
Marvel at the wonders of the badlands on this guided hike through Midland Provincial Park.
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Jr. Dinosaur Explorers
2 ½ hours
Ages 7 - 12
Excavate in a realistic quarry and participate in a badlands dinosaur adventure.
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Dino Adventure Hour
60 minutes
Ages 3 - 6
Kids discover dinosaurs, work in a realistic indoor dig site, and make a cool craft.
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Alberta Unearthed: The Game
30 minutes
All agesFREE!
Would you like to be a palaeontologist? This interactive game show highlights the incredible fossils in our 25th anniversary exhibit.
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Passion for the Past
25 minutes
Recommended ages 10 +
FREE!
Meet our scientists and find out what inspires them to uncover the mysteries of the prehistoric past.
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Pond Scum
15 minutes
Recommended ages 5+
FREE!
Discover how Alberta's rich fossil record fuels today's resource industry in this 15-minute award-winning video.
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Science Break
15 minutes
All ages
FREE!
Interactive and engaging presentations on various palaeontological topics.
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Behind the Scenes
15 minutes
All ages
FREE!
What happens to fossils once they're collected in the field? Find out in this virtual behind-the-scenes tour.
- Seven Wonders Of The Badlands
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Activity Boxes
With a map and magic key, students go on a tour of Dinosaur Hall in search of four discovery boxes.
- Age of Mammals
