Royal Saskatchewan Museum

2445 Albert Street Regina S4P 4W7

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(306) 787-2815

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About Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina, Canada

The Royal Saskatchewan Museum was the first museum in Saskatchewan, Canada, and the first provincial museum in the three Prairie Provinces. Established in 1906 as the Provincial Museum of Natural History, with a view to secure and preserve natural history specimens and objects of historical and ethnological interest, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum currently draws 1,40,000 visitors annually. It was renamed the Royal Saskatchewan Museum following the visit of Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada.

The Royal Saskatchewan Museum is actively involved in the excavation of fossils in southwestern Saskatchewan and offers a range of educational programs, exhibits, and research activities and showcases the natural, geologic, and First Nations history of Saskatchewan.

What to do at Royal Saskatchewan Museum?

Attractions & Things to do Royal Saskatchewan Museum

Royal Saskatchewan Museum

The Royal Saskatchewan Museum houses three main galleries: the Life Sciences Gallery, the First Nations Gallery, and the Earth Sciences Gallery, in addition to the CN T. rex Gallery, where you can spot the world’s largest T. rex.

From the diversity and beauty of Saskatchewan landscapes at the Life Sciences Gallery to the First Nations Gallery celebrating the history and traditions of Aboriginal societies that lived in Saskatchewan, this place has lots to offer.

 
Learn about the geological history, the rich mineral resources of Saskatchewan, giant reptiles, dinosaurs, and other extinct creatures that ruled Saskatchewan two billion years ago at the Earth Science Gallery. Each gallery offers colourful dioramas, murals, displays, hands-on exhibits, and interactive learning stations.

At the CN T. rex Gallery you can enjoy immersive exhibits, including a breathtaking T. rex roar recreation, real fossil specimens from Scotty’s quarry, and insights into its habitat and injuries, unveiling the challenges faced during its remarkable 28-year lifespan.

Kids will also love Megamunch, the pioneering half-sized robotic Tyrannosaurus rex located next to the Museum theatre.

Immerse yourself in the impactful exhibition ‘Home: Life in the Anthropocene’, where you can explore the relationship between human activity and the environment, learn about global trends such as climate change and biodiversity loss, and discover how you can contribute to creating a better future for our planet, Earth, our only home. Let this exhibit inspire you to be the change you wish to see in the world.

The museum is also a storehouse for representative collections of floral, fauna, and fossil specimens from around the province.

The Museum holds various School Programs for kids both offline and online, research programs, and special events through out the year.

When to visit Royal Saskatchewan Museum?

Royal Saskatchewan Museum Hours

9:30 am – 5:00 pm. Seven days a week., Closed on Dec 25.

Winter Holiday Hours
December 24: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
December 26: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
December 31: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
January 1: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Paleo Pit –Public Hours

September to June: Open weekends and holidays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

July and August: Open daily from 10 am to 4 pm.[Groups can book the Pit on weekdays, see website for details]

Time required to visit Royal Saskatchewan Museum
60 minutes to 2 hours

How much to visit Royal Saskatchewan Museum?

Admission is by donation. Donate $5 / visitor; Free for members

Your donation will be used by the Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum to support programs, exhibits and research at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. Donations are accepted by credit and debit card, and a tax-deductible receipt can be issued for donations of $20 or more.

 

How to get to Royal Saskatchewan Museum?

Royal Saskatchewan Museum is located in beautiful Wascana Park at the corner of College Avenue and Albert Street at 2445 Albert Street, Regina.

For detailed directions see the map tab.

T.rex Discovery Centre is located at Eastend, SK ~ 400km from the Museum.

Free public and bus parking is located on the west and south sides of the Museum. Enter the museum through the south doors. The north doors, facing the corner of Albert Street and College Avenue, are exit only.

Accessible by public transport

What about Amenities & Accessibility at Royal Saskatchewan Museum?

Access
All galleries can be accessed by wheelchair using the lift located in the lobby. Wheelchair accessible washrooms are located in the lobby.

Wheelchairs are available on loan from the information desk for use within the museum on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The lobby of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum is BlindSquare enabled to assist visitors with sight loss locate the Museum. Download the BlindSquare app through iTunes.

Sensory backpacks can be signed out by visitors with sensory processing disabilities. Backpacks contain resources for self-regulation, tactile input, attention-focusing tools, and body awareness support items.

Amenities
There are public phone, Interac services and vending machines just off the lobby.

Access free Wifi under “Megamunch’s Guest Wifi”. No password is necessary.

The Museum Shop
Take memories of your visit home by shopping at the gift shop. You can find unique merchandise including souvenirs, contemporary and traditional arts made by First Nations and other Saskatchewan artists, and a children’s corner dedicated to fun and exploration.

The Museum Shop opens at 10:00 am daily during the Royal Saskatchewan Museum’s regular hours of operation, except on Sundays and holidays, when the Museum Shop opens at 12:00 pm.

 

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