Earth Science Weekend

Explore 4.6 Billion Years of Earth’s History!

Earth Science Weekend uncovers the wonders of the planet’s past, present, and future. This two-day event offers exciting activities for all ages, showcasing the evolution of Earth with the help of Alberta’s leading science organizations.

Join hands-on experiences and programming from the Royal Tyrell Museum, Dinosaur Provincial Park and the University of Calgary's Earth, Energy and Environment Department.

Activities include:

• Raptor Assembly with the Royal Tyrell Museum: Join the RTM for an interactive demonstration as we assemble a dinosaur skeleton. 11:30am at Inspiration Stage.

• Fossil Discovery Zone: Search through rocks to uncover hidden fossils from Alberta’s ancient history, presented by the Royal Tyrell Museum in the atrium.

• Mesozoic Match: Match the tracks and traces of Dinosaur Provincial Park’s incredible modern wildlife to similar signs of ancient life from the fossil record.

• Energy Maze, Augmented Reality Sandbox, Minerals and MORE: Engage in interactive, earth science-themed challenges guided by geologists and paleontologists from the Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment and the University of Calgary.

• Frozen in Time: Young paleontologists can dig through ice to discover fossils and learn about Earth’s Ice Age history at 10:00am and 1:00pm in the Creative Kids Museum.

Experience a weekend filled with Earth’s history, science, and discovery, as it continues to shape the world today!

What's On

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INSPIRATION STAGE

Raptor Assembly with the Royal Tyrell Museum

Here is your chance to learn all about raptors and help assemble a dinosaur skeleton, during this interactive demonstration. Schedule: 11:30am.

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ATRIUM

Fossil Discovery Zone

Join the experts from the Royal Tyrell Museum for a fossil discovery like no other! Sort through rocks and uncover hidden fossils from Alberta’s prehistoric past. This drop-in program is a perfect way to engage with Earth’s ancient history.

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ATRIUM

Mesozoic Match with Dinosaur Provincial Park

Match the tracks and traces of Dinosaur Provincial Park’s incredible modern wildlife to similar signs of ancient life from the fossil record. Learn just how much this unique landscape's cretaceous and current inhabitants have in common.

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UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY BOOTH

Energy Maze, Augmented Reality Sandbox, Minerals and MORE

Explore minerals, navigate the Energy Maze, play in an augmented reality sandbox and more! Join geologists and paleontologists from the Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment and the University of Calgary to learn about Earth’s natural resources and how they impact the planet today.

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CREATIVE KIDS MUSEUM

Frozen in Time

Step back in time and experience the thrill of discovery in this hands-on excavation activity. Junior paleontologists will uncover fossils frozen in ice, learning about the creatures of Earth’s Ice Age and how climate change shaped their survival. Schedule: 10:00am and 1:00pm.