Program Schedules

All Ages

Spring 2025 (May 17 – June 22)

Weekends Only (Including Victoria Day, May 19)

10:00 – Fossil Hunting Hike

10:15 – Badlands Adult Hike

1:00 – Fossil Casting

1:15 – Express Dig Experience

3:00 – Fossil Casting

3:15 – Express Dig Experience

4:00 – Science on Stage


Program Descriptions:

Fossil Hunting Hike – Search for and touch real fossils, and learn about ancient Alberta, as your expert guide leads you through the badlands. (All ages, 90 minutes, $12/person for ages 2+; under 2 is free)

Badlands Adult Hike – Explore the badlands, discover fossils, and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscape. (Ages 16+, 90 minutes, $18/person)

Fossil Casting – Make a fossil cast that is yours to keep, and handle some real fossils. (Ages 4+, 45 minutes, $10/person)

Express Dig Experience – Use palaeontological tools to uncover real fossils indoors. (Ages 5+, 45 minutes, $10/person)

Science on Stage – Get hands-on with the topic of the day at these entertaining presentations in the Museum Auditorium. (All ages, 30 minutes, free)

Dig Experience – Experience the thrill of excavation, just like a palaeontologist, in this outdoor simulated dig. (Ages 5+, 75 minutes, $15/person)

Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paid adult registered in the program.


Summer 2025 (Daily June 27 – August 31)

9:15 – Dig Experience

9:30 – Fossil Hunting Hike

10:30 – Badlands Adult Hike

10:45 – Dig Experience

11:30 – Fossil Hunting Hike

12:00 – Fossil Casting

1:00 – Dig Experience

1:30 – Fossil Hunting Hike

2:30 – Express Dig Experience

2:45 – Fossil Casting

3:30 – Science on Stage

4:00 – Fossil Casting

4:15 – Express Dig Experience


Fall 2025 (September 1 – October 13)

Weekdays (Tuesday – Friday)

10:45 – Fossil Hunting Hike

11:00 – Badlands Adult Hike

2:00 – Fossil Casting

Weekends (Saturday, Sunday, and Holiday Mondays, Sept. 1 & Oct. 13)

10:45 – Fossil Hunting Hike

11:00 – Badlands Adult Hike

1:45 – Express Dig Experience

2:00 – Fossil Casting

3:30 – Fossil Casting

3:30 – Science on Stage