When we lived in the city we went here once a month and now we visit with our son every time we're in Edmonton. The animal sections are really educational - from the Canadian species, fish and the insects and bugs upstairs. The special exhibits usually have a range of interesting material suitable for 2 - 82 year-olds! More

Not as good as other Royal museums I have been to. More

Just spent 4 hours at the Museum this weekend when the weather was too cold to do much outside. I love the updated animal dioramas and the bug room. We met a very knowledgeable staff member in the diorama section who told us all about snakes in Alberta and had some really wonderful anecdotes about his experiences with the biologists... More

This was the Lt. Governer's official residence , at present it is used for gov't meetings and as a reception area for guests of the Province More

Firstly, we thought this was a very well priced Museum especially considering the high quality of the exhibitions. There are four main exhibition halls, with incredibly realistic interactive displays, short documentary films, the staff were helpful & the building itself is lovely with a garden/parkland on the river side where you could enjoy a picnic. More

Fantastic - well worth a visit. The history of the native Canadian peoples and the development of the area is totally absorbing. Art work of amazing quality. More

This fine museum has something for everyone. The kids will love the bugs and spider exhibit. I loved the special Tapestry display of Moth Photos--it took my breath away! The natural history and Aboriginal exhibit were so well set up. You could learn from a 20 min walk through or you could stay for hours! More

A lot to see and had various changing displays. Went on a free day but evening if paying good value More

Located in a posh neighborhood, by historical buildings, the museum has a fine vista of the river valley. Soon the place will find new digs near the city's center in a revitalized area. The innards of the present building don't invite anything but a quick run-through before a film or lecture in its excellent auditorium. Poorly-planned, it stores a huge... More