Spring 2026 (May 16 – June 21)
Weekends Only (Including Victoria Day, May 18)
10:00 – 11:30 Fossil Hunting Hike
10:15 – 11:45 Badlands Adult Hike
1:00 – 1:45 Fossil Casting
1:15 – 2:00 Express Dig Experience
3:00 – 3:45 Fossil Casting
3:15 – 4:00 Express Dig Experience
4:15 – 4:35 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 ancient life at this entertaining presentation 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 7+, 75 minutes, $17/person)
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paid adult registered in the program.
Summer 2026 (Daily June 27 – August 31)
9:15 – 10:30 Dig Experience
9:30 – 11:00 Fossil Hunting Hike
10:30 – 12:00 Badlands Adult Hike
11:00 – 12:15 Dig Experience
11:30 – 1:00 Fossil Hunting Hike
12:00 – 12:45 Fossil Casting
12:45 – 2:00 Dig Experience
1:30 – 3:00 Fossil Hunting Hike
2:30 – 3:15 Express Dig Experience
2:45 – 3:30 Fossil Casting
3:30 – 3:50 Science on Stage
4:00 – 4:45 Fossil Casting
4:15 – 5:00 Express Dig Experience
Fall 2026 (September 1 – October 12)
Weekdays (Tuesday – Friday)
10:45 – 12:15 Fossil Hunting Hike
11:00 – 12:30 Badlands Adult Hike
2:00 – 2:45 Fossil Casting
Weekends (Saturday, Sunday, and Holiday Mondays, Sept. 7 & Oct. 12)
10:45 – 12:15 Fossil Hunting Hike
11:00 – 12:30 Badlands Adult Hike
1:45 – 2:30 Express Dig Experience
2:00 – 2:45 Fossil Casting
3:30 – 4:15 Fossil Casting
3:45 – 4:05 Science on Stage