I loved this place so much to look at it was probably better because my friend took my and his…read morefamily been doing farming for 100 plus years so he knew what all of the equipment was for and could tell you haw thet used it and a funny story's about the mishaps with it they had so mush to look at and eveyone is super friendly definitely worth a stop

I honestly wasn't expecting to give this museum 5 stars. Cars aren't usually my thing but they've…read moredone a great job making the exhibits interesting and engaging for everyone from the enthusiast to those more like myself who don't have a particularly strong interest in cars. The main gallery is a great snapshot of Alberta history told through the evolution of the personal vehicle. My favourite section was getting to see how farming equipment has changed over time. I also enjoyed the more interactive exhibits where you got to sit inside the vehicles. To my surprise, the museum isn't just about cars. A second building houses the Aviation Hall of Fame which displays various airplanes and helicopters. I would highly recommend this museum to anyone interested in something a little different or to bring your car loving relative.

We spent a few hours at the museum before it closed. The first floor of the museum leads you to the…read morehistory of Alberta. Although this museum exhibit and artifacts are nicely displayed and seems to be of significance, the museum flow was haphazard and didn't guide you towards a narrative or chronology, which is kind of jarring. The descriptions throughout the museum themselves don't really dive deep and maybe seems more like it's geared towards school-age children. Had I just seen this part of the museum, I would've disliked the museum overall. The second floor with the natural history section was much better, with fossils and even some live exhibits (like the beautiful, healthy corals and the turtles, though they didn't seem as happy). I live learning about the animals that roamed the area, including the Edmontosaurus. I was kind of fatigued from all the taxidermied/animal models behind glass cases though. The minerals/gem exhibit was also pretty exquisite and there's even an interactive section about magnetic stones and meteorites. My favorite is probably the special exhibit on "Death: Life's Greatest Mystery," which I think did a wonderful job in portraying different customs revolving around death. I also like the Francophone exhibit, especially the audio exhibit. Overall, I enjoyed the majority of the exhibits and thought the museum was worth visiting.

It was only last year that I finally visited the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) in it's "new" downtown…read morelocation. But since then I've visited 3 times, once for my birthday, once for a friend's birthday, and then again to see an exhibit on Orcas. The RAM is the largest museum in western Canada. There are several permanent exhibits including the Children's Gallery, the Bug Gallery, the Human History Hall, and the Natural History Hall. I didn't visit the Children's Gallery, cause I'm an adult without kids so that would be weird, but I did visit the other ones. The Bug Gallery is really cool if you love bugs, but even if you're not a big bug person the bugs are all in contained closures, and I thought was really interesting. My favourites were the two halls, which if you couldn't tell from the names deal with human history and natural history. The human history one goes through the history of the people who've lived in this area from the Indigenous peoples who have been here since time immemorial to European settlers, modern immigration, and present day. The natural history hall has the history of the different flora and fauna that have been in Alberta. This includes exhibits on dinosaurs, which if you've been in Alberta for any length of time you'll know we have a lot of fossils here. And there is also an exhibit on various minerals in Alberta and in Canada. I like shiny rocks so I liked it. Then there is a feature gallery and a changing exhibit. The feature gallery is smaller, but the changing exhibit (when one is in) is usually quite large. The changing exhibits I saw where the ones on Angkor Wat and Orcas (different times). Both were great exhibits, but I think they've changed now. The museum space is huge, and there's lots to see so give yourself lots of time. My downside to the museum is just that I don't live nearby so it's a bit of a pain to drive downtown and park (especially with construction). The LRT is nearby (I think Churchill is the closet station. The museum itself can also get really busy, especially on weekends or if a school field trip is in. But hey, I have fond memories of school field trips at the RAM in its old location in Glenora so I hope kids get good memories of the RAM in its new home. If you're planning to visit the RAM a few times you can get an annual pass. The other option is buy an Alberta History Pass, which will get you into a few different historic sites for a yearly fee. That's what I did. You can buy the pass at the RAM and it's pretty easy to get your money's worth if you come back for a couple of visits. Not sure when I'll visit again, but I'll definitely be back.

Located in the historic downtown area of Wetaskiwin, this museum has three floors featuring…read moredisplays of local history from the area. There are sections for crafts, toys, education, the war years, agriculture, business and more. There are even interactive displays for children. The main level has a feature exhibit that changes regularly. A lot is packed into a relatively small space. Although this is not a destination like the Reynolds, it is worth a peek if you are in town. Admission is by donation.

Great way to spend a rainy day, as you can still view nature while indoors (it was pouring rain…read morewhen we went!). The different plant varieties and climate environments (tropics, arid, etc) were wonderful to experience and shows this place is run by people who care about plants. The plants in each section were well taken care of, and the design with the pyramids separating the different ecosystems was pretty unique. There's also a koi pond here. It'll probably take about an hour or less to walk through all the plant exhibits. They also sell plants too in the gift shop area. They have a small cafe to rest, but the drink was okay.

Right, this place has mixed reviews and I'm torn between 0 and 5 stars. It's Edmonton's only spot…read morewith special plants and a lovely view, making it a great place to visit. However, the ridiculous part is they also host Christmas parties for companies. While some might enjoy the visit, the banquet food, the team and the service were absolutely terrible. I can't even find another word to describe it. Imagine a 100-person company Christmas party and there were people who didn't have any food to eat. The food was also disgusting and I'm glad some people didn't have to eat it. I refuse to go back and my wife's company has vowed never to return either.

Most people drive out to Mundare to get a look at the big sausage. Almost directly behind this…read moreroadside attraction is the Basilian Fathers Museum. The museum documents the cultural and religious history of the area, which is largely Ukrainian and Catholic. Arranged in a circle, numerous displays deal extensively with religious life and the church, including lots of Catholic icons and worship items. Beautifully arranged, admission is free and the museum is a must-see.

A real YEG gem, hiding near the river banks off of Kinsmen Sports Centre. That means free parking…read moreand great views. I love this little museum, it's run by some of the most dedicated and enthusiastic interpreters in Edmonton. Esther, Jeff, Christina to name a few, all dressed in period attire and chock full of information about the history and the era. Ask them about anything! There are 3 houses to visit, from a log cabin to their last house, almost mansion-like by comparison. They bake in a wood stove, offer meeting venues, birthday parties and summer camps! Plan a short trip, bring a picnic if you plan to spend a bit of time there enjoying the grounds and pathways. The city website says they are open Saturday and Sunday during summer holidays from 1pm to 4pm. As far as I know, it is open on Sunday only and they continue right up to November. On their last opening day last fall, they had cinnamon buns and Apple cider. Spool yummy! His entire business was washed out in a flood in 1915, 5 years before he passed. He did a lot for the community through public action, carpentry, employment and philanthropy. Worth a trip, and did I mention that it's offered by the city... for FREE? Yes the baked goodies and hand-made lemonade is also pro-bono. Love, love, love this place. Thank you YEG for providing this to Edmontonians every year.

I'm going to start off by saying that this is a FREE Museum. And they say you can't get something…read morefor free anymore. But that's not the only reason that this place earns my five star rating! Very culturally and historically significant for Edmonton, it seems that without this little highly accessible gem, some people might not know about many of the conditions that Edmonton was founded on, or about the flood of 1915 that forever reshaped our city. If you find yourself in need of a crash course in these matters, take yourself on a self-guided tour using their graphic and detailed information panels. These panels are outside of the three buildings which comprise the museum, so they can be accessed any day of the week, any season of the year, at your leisure. If you have questions, would prefer a much more immersive experience, or would like to see inside the houses, drop by between 1 and 4 on a Sunday (March-December) and the staff and volunteers would be more than happy to share their vast banks of knowledge with you, and maybe even ask you to help them finish some of the mounds of cookies they've baked (again, *free*). They are occasionally open on other days and times, check their website or follow them on Facebook for upcoming programs and events. The houses themselves are a treat to visit as well, as with other well curated living history museums, these also offer the sense of time travel, with the sights, sounds, and smells of a bygone era. Some things they just don't make like they used to, like washing machines, and toilets. So, if you have a curious little one that you want to impress, this is a wondrous place to show them something old, but new to them. Located in scenic Kinsmen Park, a visit to this museum can easily be incorporated into a larger outing. Perhaps a walk through the river valley, a day at the Queen Elizabeth pool, or it can be a magical rest-stop on a long bike excursion. And did I mention it's free to visit.? Not even a guilt trip 'admission by donation' sign.

The Ukrainian Cultural Hetitage Village is a great place to visit,…read moreIt is an open museum in nature with restored buildings and volunteers telling the story of Ukrainian immigrants to Canada, specifically to central Alberta from the 1890 to 1930. Volunteers have clothing from the era, and tell you stories of immigrants - they were farmers, educators, smiths, railroad employees, and so much more. The village grows its own food, and tend to the homes and buildings of the village. It is such a great experience to talk and interact with the volunteers, it creates an interactive ambiance!! The village also has its own restaurant, the Kalyan Kitchen, which serves Ukrainian specialties like perogies and sausage. Service is great and a super great place to visit. Prepare to walk a lot, but it's worth it because it's fun and you get to learn a lot.

I've lived in and around Edmonton my whole life, 27 years and this was my first visit to the…read moreUkranian Cultural Heritage Village. For some reason whichever class I was in always missed out on the field trips to here. I went to the Village a few weeks ago with a friend. It is smaller than Edmonton's other outdoor historic attraction (Fort Edmonton Park) but it still took about 3 hours to get through the site. There are no information signs at each building explaining what each thing is, and how it was important to the Ukrainian settlers. Instead there are actors who assume the rolls of Ukrainian settlers from the early 19th century, and they explain what life was like back in the day. I liked that you got to go inside each building, and see how things were, but there were some buildings we couldn't go to because they were under construction. I had a nice time, I just wish I got to do this as a kid. Still I'd come back again. Note for anyone visiting/new to Edmonton: The address listed here on Yelp 8820 - 112 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2P8 is not the actual location of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. I've been trying to get Yelp to change the address, but it hasn't been changed yet. The museum is actually located outside of Edmonton, 50km east on Highway 16. You can get information about the location from their website: http://www.history.alberta.ca/ukrainianvillage/location/location.aspx