Join us virtually every Thursday this summer at 11:00 a.m. MT for a special presentation, live from the Royal Tyrrell Museum’s Distance Learning Studio. You’ll see fascinating fossils from our Collection and have the opportunity to ask questions of our Education experts. Let us bring the Museum to you in these exciting virtual experiences!
We Dig Dinos!
T. rex, raptors, and Triceratops! Learn about the dinosaur superstars and their family groups during this live, 45-minute webcast with the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. Located in the Alberta badlands, we’ll virtually venture into the field to see how fossils are discovered and excavated. We will learn how fossils help us explore our ancient world using specimens from our Collection. The program concludes with a Q&A session with a Museum expert. We sure dig dinos, and hope you do too!
Up Close and Palaeo Jr.
Time to get up close…to palaeontology! Explore the process of fossilization and the differences between the types of fossils. Take a look behind the scenes to follow the journey of a fossil from its discovery, excavation in the field, and preparation at the Museum. The program concludes with an interactive Q&A period where we use images, videos, and real fossils to complement our responses.
Royal Tyrrell Museum Virtual Visit
Take a tour of the Royal Tyrrell Museum without leaving home! During this interactive virtual visit, we'll guide you through our world-renowned galleries and exhibits. Marvel at creatures from ancient seas, explore Dinosaur Hall, and discover how life carried on after the catastrophic asteroid impact 66 million years ago. The program concludes with a Q&A session with a Museum expert.
First Steps: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies
From little feet to towering titans, we'll explore the mysterious history of dinosaur eggs and babies. Learn about egg-citing discoveries, how different dinosaurs protected their babies, and what fossils can tell us about parental care, in this 45-minute webcast. The program concludes with a Q&A session with a Museum expert. See what's cracking this summer at the Royal Tyrrell Museum!
Dates and Times:
Thursdays at 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. MT
July 7 - We Dig Dinos!
July 14 - Up Close and Palaeo Jr
July 21 - Royal Tyrrell Museum Virtual Visit
July 28 - First Steps: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies
August 4 - We Dig Dinos!
August 11 - Up Close and Palaeo Jr
August 18 - Royal Tyrrell Museum Virtual Visit
August 25 - First Steps: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies
$3, non-refundable
Please Note:
This is multi-site event conducted through Zoom. There will be no audio or video from participants. Registration for each program closes at 3:30 p.m. MT on Wednesday, the day before the program is offered. The program link will be emailed at 4:00 p.m. the day prior to your program. A recording of the program will be made available the following day for 24 hours.
To register for Distance Learning Summer Webcasts, click on the “Book Now” button below.
Email tyrrell.bookings@gov.ab.ca if you have questions.