Program Schedules

All Ages

Fall 2025 (September 1 – October 13)

Weekdays (Tuesday – Friday)

10:45 – Fossil Hunting Hike

11:00 – Badlands Adult Hike

2:00 – Fossil Casting

Weekends (Saturday, Sunday, and Holiday Mondays, Sept. 1 & Oct. 13)

10:45 – Fossil Hunting Hike

11:00 – Badlands Adult Hike

1:45 – Express Dig Experience

2:00 – Fossil Casting

3:30 – Fossil Casting

3:30 – Science on Stage


Program Descriptions:

Fossil Hunting Hike – Search for and touch real fossils, and learn about ancient Alberta, as your expert guide leads you through the badlands. (All ages, 90 minutes, $12/person for ages 2+; under 2 is free)

Badlands Adult Hike – Explore the badlands, discover fossils, and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscape. (Ages 16+, 90 minutes, $18/person)

Fossil Casting – Make a fossil cast that is yours to keep, and handle some real fossils. (Ages 4+, 45 minutes, $10/person)

Express Dig Experience – Use palaeontological tools to uncover real fossils indoors. (Ages 5+, 45 minutes, $10/person)

Science on Stage – Get hands-on with ancient life at this entertaining presentation in the Museum Auditorium. (All ages, 30 minutes, free)

Dig Experience – Experience the thrill of excavation, just like a palaeontologist, in this outdoor simulated dig. (Ages 5+, 75 minutes, $15/person)

Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paid adult registered in the program.