Heritage and Museums

Heritage and Museums

The Alberta government works to ensure that Alberta's rich heritage is valued and the province's historical resources are preserved to enhance learning, research and tourism.

 

 

Programs and Services

Royal Alberta Museum

Preserves and tells the story of Alberta - the experience of people and places over time - and inspires Albertans to explore and understand the world around them.

Royal Tyrrell Museum

Journey through time as different life forms emerge, evolve and in some cases face extinction in the heart of the Alberta Badlands.

Provincial Historic Sites and Museums

Explore the full network of provincial heritage facilities that includes major museums, historic sites and interpretive centres.

Emblems of Alberta

The emblems of Alberta reflect the province's history, its natural and diverse landscapes, and its people.

Provincial Archives of Alberta

Preserves and makes available Alberta's unique and irreplaceable historic legacy of over 10 million objects.

Historic Resources Management

Protects designated historic places, archaeological and palaeontological sites, and historic buildings while regulating development to preserve significant historical resources.


Alberta Historical Resources Foundation

provides communities with advice and funding assistance for historical preservation and presentation.

Government House Foundation

Fostered an appreciation of the historical significance of Government House.

News

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump - November 20, 2009

Heritage Through My Hands at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump puts visitors in the festive spirit

Royal Alberta Museum - October 30, 2009

Unearth the sparkle and beauty of diamonds at the Royal Alberta Museum

Rutherford House - October 30, 2009

Rutherford House remembers Canadian heroes

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump - October 9, 2009

Power outage at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

Royal Alberta Museum - Sept. 25, 2009

Ignite your imagination with Much More Munsch

Tyrrell Museum - Sept. 25, 2009

Tyrrell scientist studies dinosaurs in the Gobi Desert



Newsroom

Spotlight

Royal Alberta Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary Royal Alberta Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2007.  Join in the fun and visit the museum today.

Royal Alberta Museum website