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    Alberta Aviation Museum

    4.1 (15 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Antonella C.

    One of our most underrated museums in the city, let alone the Province. I went to the Alberta Aviation Museum because I FINALLY had the time and the happy excuse of bringing my cousin from Italy here. She, like me, likes history and is fascinated by the story(ies) behind the things viewed. Not only is the museum full of amazing planes and the mechanical stories behind them, it also houses items and information unique to Edmonton and Alberta on the national and international stage....from the original Blatchford Airfield/Airport being the FIRST Certified Airport IN CANADA to the role women played in constructing one of the planes, en masse during World War II. I even learned that it was a woman to first fly the plane that delivered AirMail in the country (from Alberta) and had the opportunity to see the lab where mechanics, historians, and archivists do the work we enjoy seeing and reading within the museum. The Staff is VERY friendly and very knowledgeable about all that is at the museum and guide you through the exhibits very clearly without rushing you through. They answer all and any question to the best of their ability and will find the resource when they don't know the answer. Super excited to contact them for a future schoo field trip with my class!! Worth coming to see this hidden gem in our city, really :-)

    Christina B.

    Checking out the Gem & Mineral Show ~ So many GEMS () Meh. Anyhow, if your into treasure hunting, collections & Mystic things that sparkle, Check it out. VERDICT: For Young - Old & everyone in between. BARGAINS GALORE, much more cost effective than buying your gems in a kitschy shop, which is also one of my favourite things to do *Lighting is really dim, not great for photography. Not a biggie, we were there for the deals not the pics!

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    Brittany K.

    As a museum, I would say it's nothing special, probably because I have next to no interest in aviation, but it's a very cool and very large space. I've been her for trade shows, craft fairs, and other kinds of events. It's in a great location just north of downtown with plenty of parking, and soon, close to the LRT! Make It is a craft fair held here twice a year, complete with a DJ and snacks. Looking forward to Pecha Kucha 10 here as well!

    Ingrid G.

    I absolutely love this place. I can't believe it took me so long to come here. My husband and I took our two-year-old daughter and she absolutely loved it. It's full of fascinating information and the plans are so cool. They did a great job curating and restoring the planes. We met a volunteer there that had a ton of stories to tell us. I only wish I could've talk to him for longer. They have cute little "plane" strollers that your kids will love riding on instead of running around which I found useful for handling a toddler. They also have a gift shop full of different types of gifts expensive and less pricey. You can also book rooms for events and parties etc. I think this is a wonderful museum that people of all ages will enjoy!! I highly recommend it and I hope that people go to supported it

    Charles M.

    If you are up to see planes and learn something about Alberta aviation, then you spend an hour or two in this Museum It is better than what I expected, it shows civil and military aircrafts, there is also a portion where you can see hobbyists restore planes. Good to see old school gadgets they use in the aviation way back. It should also have newer generation of fighter planes, that will be cool

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    Royal Alberta Museum

    Royal Alberta Museum

    4.2(54 reviews)
    2.8 km

    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.

    Went here with husband and 8 year old son. It was really cool and I would highly recommend it…read more We spent about 2 hours and say everything. But, we were with an 8 year old that didn't want to spend time reading everything. You definitely could spend several more hours here. There is a large kids play area for 8 and under, which my son enjoyed, and also a large toddler play area. Definitely worth a visit.

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    Telus World of Science

    Telus World of Science

    3.9(75 reviews)
    3.3 km

    Fun for kids and adults. Amazing imax theater. Good food at cheap prices in cafeteria. Nice clean…read morefacilities. Always entertaining. I have a annual pass to this place to watch movies and enter exhibits. It's totally worthwhile because If you go during the weekdays you almost have the place to yourself or just before closing too. I like the space exhibit which actually has a peice of the moon on display. But there are tons of interactive games and puzzles that most adults play too (some are still challenging for me for the first time). There is a cool body exhibits to explore which is cool if it's your first time there to see how your body works and how healthy you are. There's also a giant play are in 2 parts of the center. One one main floor and second floor. So the kids have plenty of place sto burn off their excess energy. I could stare at the ball thing thatis ancient for hours bc that's what I used to do as child mesmerized by the journey that little ball takes. I would highly recommend watching the imax movies here because usually the only last 2 rows are sold out so there's alot of space in between people. Staff are friendly and there's alot of areas to just eat if you pack your own lunch. Annual members get a 10% discount which is really nice too! I personally think the roving exhibits are a perfect date night since there's alot to do or talk about. And situated in west downtown there's alot of good places to eat nearby. I think edmontons telus center is better than the over busy and crowded ones in vancouver or calgary. With alot more to do. I think edmontonians take this place for granted.

    Took our 8 year old son here. It was good, but could have been a little better…read more The people who did the science experiment were amazon - 5 stars to them. But other than that there is wasn't that much for boys his age. He walked pretty quickly through the other areas. We spent maybe an hour and a half there. They had a huge play area but it was for 6 and under.

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    John Walter Museum - Sun setting over the third house (c.1901)

    John Walter Museum

    4.8(4 reviews)
    4.3 km

    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.

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    John Walter Museum - This is interpreter Fay, and she was so much fun. Super nice.

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    Alberta Railway Museum - Northern Alberta Railway steam locomotive #73

    Alberta Railway Museum

    3.3(3 reviews)
    17.2 km

    It is located so very far northeast, that it is almost hard to believe the Alberta Railway Museum…read moreis actually located in Edmonton. But, it is, and is worth every minute of the drive. Numerous historical railway cars are on display, and visitors can climb on up and check out what is inside. It is a train buff's heaven. The museum is only open on summer weekends, and the steam train only runs on long weekends. So the place is somewhat elusive, but it is also heavily dependent on the involvement of volunteers. The only downside to the museum is that anyone with mobility issues will not be able tof ully enjoy it, as a lot of walking and climbing is required to fully appreciate everything it has to offer.

    Lived it, loved it. This was a surprising museum in the U didn't expect it to be as entertaining as…read moreit was! I like a good museum, but I must say this was inexpensive and fun, and you could get add involved as you wanted in examining the trains and other vehicles and buildings on site. The are some tiny train stations preserved so you can get an idea of the feel of it. I got a sense of urgency, like I had to be somewhere myself, it was interesting. Some of the trains you were allowed to climb into the conductor's chair and touch so the buttons and levers, it was both claustrophobic and freeing at the same time. The dining cars on some of these trains are very nice, you can see how some people really got to live it up on the rails, criss crossing the country. I even saw a commuter train that I used to ride on back in Montreal public transit. I would definitely recommend a late afternoon trip here, ride the working stream train and cars, let them offer you a ticket, which they punch for you based on the destination you choose. The was a good truck outside in the lot, and a small shop with touristy things to buy. Overall it was a win, I'm glad I went and I would go again for sure. If you decide to walk through all of the opened trains and cars, expect it to take you a couple hours, easy. kids who like to look and touch will enjoy most of this museum but may not last through ALL of the cars and trains, they are quite long, but they'll have fun.

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