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Edmonton Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Edmonton, Alberta.
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Canada’s largest telephone museum features hands on and interactive displays recounting the history of the telephone from 1885 to present. Admission $2 donation. Tue to Fri 10 am - 3 pm; closed Sat. Sun & Mon.
Address: 10440-108 Ave., #114B-Prince of Wales Armouries | Edmonton, AB | T5J 2J1 [ Map ] Tel: 1 780 433-1010
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Alberta Railway Museum + My Favorites
More than one hundred years of railroading in the west are reflected in over 50 major artifacts ranging from freight equipment,passenger cars and locomotives to an authentic railway station. Displays illustrate the Morse telegraph system, maintenance-of-way equipment and a work train. On Canadian holiday long-weekends you are invited to hop aboard a steam or diesel train for a nostalgic trip. Operating hours: 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week, from Victoria Day weekend in May until Labor Day weekend in September. Admission: $5 adults, $3.50 student/snr, $2 children (ages 3-12), train rides $4, speeder rides $1. Address: 24215 34 Street NW | Edmonton, AB | T5Y 6B4 [ Map ] Tel: 1 780 472-6229
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C & E (1891) Railway Museum + My Favorites
Visitors to the museum can relive those first exciting days when the steam engines first arrived in Strathcona, bringing thousands of settlers to the area. The museum is a replica of the original station which served the community from 1891-1907 and features numerous railway and station artifacts as well as an extensive historic photograph collection. Summer hours (Jun thru Aug) Tues - Sun 10 am - 4 pm. Winter hours (Labor Day to May 31): by appointment only. Admission: suggested donation of $2 per person. Address: 10447-86 Ave. | Edmonton, Alberta [ Map ] Tel: 1 780 433-9739
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John Walter Museum + My Favorites
The three original homes of early Edmonton entrepreneur John Walter are on display, featuring a number of free Sunday activities such as old-fashioned games, bread-making on a woodstove, and fun, games and lemonade. Open Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm. Admission by donation. Address: Located by the Kinsmen Sports Centre at the bottom of Walterdale and Queen Elizabeth roads Tel: 1 780 496-8787
Reynolds - Alberta Museum + My Favorites
Join in celebrating the“Spirit of the Machine.” This outstanding collection of vintage vehicles, aircraft, tractors and industrial machines pays tribute to mechanical genius. Enjoy their display galleries, watch museum-quality restoration in progress or attend one of the many special events. Also home to Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame. Adults $9, Seniors $7, Children(7-17) $5; Family $25. Open Tue to Sun, 10 am - 5 pm. Address: Located 2 km west of Wetaskiwin on Hwy. 13 [ Map ] Tel: 1 780 361-1351
Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum + My Favorites
Two galleries dedicated to the history of Edmonton’s own infantry regiment as well as other units and military service from Central and Northern Alberta. Featuring pictures, documents and artifacts depicting all aspects of recruiting, training and overseas service. Admission by donation. Tue to Fri 10 am - 4 pm. Address: Prince of Wales Armouries, 10440 - 108 Ave. | Edmonton, AB. [ Map ] Tel: 1 780 421-9943
Alberta Aviation Museum + My Favorites
Relive Edmonton’s rich aviation history in the museum hangar at the city centre airport. Inspect the collection of vintage planes dating back to the 1920s, including aircraft from early commercial and bush flying eras. Aviation Gift Shop on site. $7 adult, $5 sen, $4 youth (13-17), $3 child, $20 family, free for children 5 and under. Mon to Fri 10 am to 6 pm; Sat and Sun 10 am - 4 pm. Address: 11410 Kingsway Ave. | Edmonton, AB | T5G 0X4 [ Map ] Tel: 1 780 451-1175
The Royal Alberta Museum + My Favorites
Experience history like never before! From pictographs to petroglyphs to prehistoric plant-eaters… from Grizzlies and Golden Eagles to Bison and bugs… from Badlands’ Rattlers to Black Widow Spiders… from mountains and forests to the windswept prairie. Take the whole family on a journey of discovery… at the Royal Alberta Museum! Hear stories of survival and triumph spanning over 11,000 years in the Syncrude Gallery of Aboriginal Culture. Examine eons-old minerals, gems and rocks, and discover the forces that forged our planet in the Natural History Gallery. Take a look at giant walking sticks, stinging scorpions, and tarantulas the size of dinner plates – live and up close – in the Bug Room. Go on an unforgettable journey through our province’s breathtaking natural habitat in Wild Alberta. Open daily 9 - 5 pm. Adults $10, Seniors $8, Students $7, Youth (7-17) $5, Children 6 and under, free, family $28. 9 am - 11 am, half-price admission on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am - 11 am. Address: 12845–102 Ave. | Edmonton, AB | T5N 0M6 [ Map ] Tel: 1 780 453-9100
Strathcona County Museum and Archives + My Favorites
The museum features exhibits portraying Strathcona County’s natural and human history. Call for hours and admission.
Address: Located on 913 Ash Street just off Wye Rd. | Sherwood Park, AB. [ Map ] Tel: 1 780 467-8189
Ukrainian Canadian Archives & Museum of Alberta + My Favorites
This museum traces the history of Alberta’s Ukrainian pioneers with exhibits of traditional apparel, musical instruments, costumes, currency, artifacts and folk art. Admission by donation. Tue to Fri 10 am - 5 pm; Sat noon - 5 pm.
Address: 9543–110 Ave. Tel: 1 780 424-7580
Edmonton Police Museum and Archives + My Favorites
Take a look at the history of policing in Edmonton. Explore the artifacts on display and experience what it feels like behind bars in the reconstructed jail cell. Admission is free. Mon - Sat 9 am - 3 pm Address: Located inside Police Headquarters, 9620-103A Ave Tel: 1 780 421-2274
Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum + My Favorites
Housed in historic McKay Avenue School, a Provincial Historic Resource and the site of the first session of the Alberta Legislature in 1906, the museum includes a 1920s classroom, a 1950s classroom and the restored legislative Chamber. Archival holdings date from 1881. Edmonton’s first public school, built in 1881, is also on site. Free admission. Winter (Sept - May)hours: Tue - Fri 12:30 pm - 4 pm. Summer (May - Sept)hours Tue - Fri 12:30 pm - 4 pm; Wed until 9 pm; Sun 1 pm - 4 pm; closed hol. wknds. Address: 10425–99 Ave. | Edmonton, Ab [ Map ] Tel: 1 780 422-1970
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