Did you know that March 14 is Learn About Butterflies Day? Celebrate these vibrant insects and their moth cousins with the Royal Alberta Museum! Join RAM, along with expert entomologists from the Northern Forestry Centre to learn about the fascinating butterflies of Alberta.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how researchers pin and preserve specimens for scientific study and display.
Join the Royal Alberta Museum for a songwriting workshop for Albertans of all backgrounds.
Led by singer songwriter and Alberta Artist in Residence John Wort Hannam, this two-day workshop will guide you through the creative process of songwriting — from idea generation to song creation — culminating in an opportunity to share your original music with other participants.
This workshop is open to all participants, at all levels. As the workshop lasts all day, participants are welcome to bring a lunch and snacks. Pencils and paper will be provided.
Welcome the Year of the Horse with the Royal Alberta Museum on February 22!
Join the Edmonton Chinatown BIA's Lunar New Year Celebration beginning with a lively outdoor parade starting at 11 am in the north end of Chinatown. Follow along with the Lion Dancers before finishing at the Royal Alberta Museum. Then warm up from 12 – 3:30 pm with free performances, activities, and celebration.
Please note: Admission to Museum Gallery spaces is not included with this event.
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Have you ever wished you could use a museum’s collections for sketching inspiration? Now’s your chance! The Royal Alberta Museum will be showcasing rarely seen museum objects to create a still-life setup for you to practice your drawing skills.
This month to connect with the opening of their new exhibition, Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery, they are filling the studio with skeletons from a variety of creatures from their collections!
Have you ever wished you could use a museum’s collections for sketching inspiration? Now’s your chance! The Royal Alberta Museum will be showcasing rarely seen museum objects to create a still-life setup for you to practice your drawing skills.
This month all the objects coming out of their collections will be pink and red! From a scarlet ibis to bubblegum pink vintage fashion, it will be a feast for the eyes.
Drop-in Sketching is included with your RAM Admission.
Learn more: https://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca/node/802
