Public ProgramsSecrets of the Lost Quarry
Rainy Day Alternative Program Only
In the early 1900s, the Red Deer River valley was a hub of activity for palaeontologists. Many of the sites were never documented and were subsequently lost. Help us locate and uncover one of these lost quarries during this hour-long, indoor, multi-media adventure.
Contact Us
Toll free in North America (outside Alberta)
1-888-440-4240
Toll free in Alberta
310-0000 then (403) 823-7707
Outside North America
1-403-823-7707
Ages
All ages
Dates and Times
Available only as an alternative program to summer programs cancelled due to rain.
May 15 – June 20, 2010
Rainy day program alternative (weekends only) at 11:00am & 2:00pm
June 26 – August 31, 2010
Rainy day program alternative at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 4:00pm
September 1 - 26, 2010
Rainy day program alternative (weekends only) at 1:00pm
Fees
$4.00 per person (ages 3 and under free)
Family* $14.00
*two adults and their children 4-17
All applicable taxes are included in fees.
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Preparation Lab
Watch as fossils found right here in Alberta are prepared by our technicians for research and display.
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The Dig Experience
Experience the thrill of excavation in a realistic quarry using professional tools and techniques.
- Fossil Casting
