Be transported to the elegance of Edwardian 1915 in the fully restored home of Alexander Rutherford- Alberta's first Premier. The Rutherford House is one of the most beautiful structures of the city. Guides dressed in period costumes and interpreters demonstrate aspects of daily life from the period and describe important events that occurred in the politician's house. There is an on-site gift shop. You can experience Edwardian dining in the Arbour restaurant, which is run by the Friends of Rutherford House. Hours vary seasonally, but the restaurant hours are constant. Visit the website for varying dates.
This train-lover's museum is out on the northeastern limits of the city, near Fort Road. However, if the golden age of steam is for you, it is well worth the visit. Established in 1976, this museum is all set to impress you and take you back to the period when steam engines were the discovery of the time. See a restored railway station, bunk house, water tower, and fire hall. There is a working steam train that offers rides along with numerous carriages, cars, and railway artifacts. During the summer holiday weekends, why not ride a passenger train?
Located on Prince Rubert district, near the City Centre Airport, Alberta Aviation Museum is a prominent museum to be visited. Among the lovingly restored aircraft on display at this museum are a Fairchild 71C, a McDonnell CF-101B, and a de Havilland Mk.B35 Mosquito. You can explore displays of photos, models, artifacts, and aero-engines. If you are into research, there are archives and a library too. Guided tours of the museum can be arranged given prior notice.
This museum showcases the history of the crude oil generation in Alberta and tells the story of those who worked hard in the Black Gold business. Visitors can take a self-guided excursion through the museum to view exhibits that include a range of photographs and artifacts. For those who would like a more in depth, experience, guided tours are also available. Housed on the actual Leduc-Woodbend Oilfield which was the major source of crude oil in the early 20th-Century, this site was designated a National Historic Site in 1990.
Designed by renowned architect Douglas J Cardinal, this stunning building, previously known as Odyssium, is difficult to miss. There's plenty to see at this intriguing establishment, including interactive displays, shows, a learning center, observatory, IMAX theater, computer labs, birthday party hosting, several space and science galleries, as well as a café and gift shop. Since it opened in 1984, the massive science center has been attracting visitors in ever-increasing numbers. The current rate of visitors at TELUS World of Science is about 500,000 people per year.
Nestled in the center of Edmonton's downtown, Art Gallery of Alberta finds itself on the busy Sir Winston Churchill Square and serves as the region's top art exposition center. Established in the year 1924, it is one of the oldest art venues of Alberta and one of the few spots entirely focusing on visual arts. The art gallery curates a revolving program of historical and contemporary art exhibitions from the state and other corners of the world. More than 5000 arresting art works by Canadian and international artists populate the gallery space. It comprises three story's of exhibition areas, apart from a sales and a rental shop on-site.
Be transported to the elegance of Edwardian 1915 in the fully restored home of Alexander Rutherford- Alberta's first Premier. The Rutherford House is one of the most beautiful structures of the city. Guides dressed in period costumes and interpreters demonstrate aspects of daily life from the period and describe important events that occurred in the politician's house. There is an on-site gift shop. You can experience Edwardian dining in the Arbour restaurant, which is run by the Friends of Rutherford House. Hours vary seasonally, but the restaurant hours are constant. Visit the website for varying dates.
This train-lover's museum is out on the northeastern limits of the city, near Fort Road. However, if the golden age of steam is for you, it is well worth the visit. Established in 1976, this museum is all set to impress you and take you back to the period when steam engines were the discovery of the time. See a restored railway station, bunk house, water tower, and fire hall. There is a working steam train that offers rides along with numerous carriages, cars, and railway artifacts. During the summer holiday weekends, why not ride a passenger train?
Children's Educational Wildlife Museum offers a fascinating insight into Canada's not so distant past of fur traders and pioneers. Indeed, the city of Edmonton was founded on the fur trade. See collections of firearms, traps, skins, an antique hunting car, and over 150 examples of stuffed and mounted animals. This rustic museum is especially popular with school children; organized educational trips are available. Visits to this museum are by appointment only. Admission is free.
Located on Prince Rubert district, near the City Centre Airport, Alberta Aviation Museum is a prominent museum to be visited. Among the lovingly restored aircraft on display at this museum are a Fairchild 71C, a McDonnell CF-101B, and a de Havilland Mk.B35 Mosquito. You can explore displays of photos, models, artifacts, and aero-engines. If you are into research, there are archives and a library too. Guided tours of the museum can be arranged given prior notice.
This museum showcases the history of the crude oil generation in Alberta and tells the story of those who worked hard in the Black Gold business. Visitors can take a self-guided excursion through the museum to view exhibits that include a range of photographs and artifacts. For those who would like a more in depth, experience, guided tours are also available. Housed on the actual Leduc-Woodbend Oilfield which was the major source of crude oil in the early 20th-Century, this site was designated a National Historic Site in 1990.
Nestled in the center of Edmonton's downtown, Art Gallery of Alberta finds itself on the busy Sir Winston Churchill Square and serves as the region's top art exposition center. Established in the year 1924, it is one of the oldest art venues of Alberta and one of the few spots entirely focusing on visual arts. The art gallery curates a revolving program of historical and contemporary art exhibitions from the state and other corners of the world. More than 5000 arresting art works by Canadian and international artists populate the gallery space. It comprises three story's of exhibition areas, apart from a sales and a rental shop on-site.