Top Things to do in Alberta
Top Hotels in Alberta
- 1. Castle Mountain Chalets
- 2. Canalta Lodge
- 3. Moose Hotel and Suites
- 4. Rimrock Resort Hotel
- 5. Lake Louise Inn
- 6. Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre
- 7. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Edmonton International Airport
- 8. Hampton Inn by Hilton Calgary Airport North
- 9. The Malcolm Hotel
- 10. Banff Inn
The 10 Best Science Museums in Alberta, Alberta
Discover the best top things to do in Alberta, Alberta including Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation, TELUS World of Science - Edmonton, Bow Habitat Station & Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery, Canadian Energy Museum Home of Leduc #1, Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, TELUS Spark Science Centre, Big Valley Creation Science Museum, Calgary SpacePort, Beaver School, Museum of Zoology.
Restaurants in Alberta
1. Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation
2. TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 932 reviews
Experience science in our interactive galleries, IMAX Theatre, science stage, planetarium, special exhibitions and much more. The science centre features interactive exhibition galleries for all ages. The planetarium is the largest in Canada and shows are included with science centre admission. The IMAX Theatre has the largest screen in Alberta and plays both documentary films and Hollywood movies. The centre hosts travelling feature exhibitions several times a year, with past blockbuster exhibitions being Harry Potter, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Body Worlds.
Reviewed By MP-Higgins
Great selection of exhibits. Easy to spend an entire day here with something for kids of all ages (parents will enjoy it too!) the planetarium is fantastic, presenter was great and a few different shows played throughout the day which was nice. The space exhibit is small but really well done with lots of interactive stations catering to all ages. The moon show is short and sweet but very entertaining and informative. Discovery land is obviously a hit with toddlers and the science garage is another hands-on gem. The dinosaur exhibit was top notch however it was disappointing you were forced to walk through the gift shop to get to and from it. The restaurant has great food selection and the entire building was clean. We’re happy we visited on a weekday in September I can imagine it gets pretty busy during peak times and it was more enjoyable to have many exhibits to ourselves. Thanks for having us. We’ll be making the trip back!
3. Bow Habitat Station & Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
The fish are biting at Bow Habitat Station! Explore hands-on exhibits in the Discovery Centre, feed thousands of fish in the hatchery (Fridays & Saturdays until 3 pm), go fishing in the Trout Pond (May 15-Oct 31), and take a stroll along the trails of the Interpretive Wetland. The experience will leave you hooked! Located five minutes east of downtown Calgary, Bow Habitat Station is a unique destination featuring Alberta's fish, wildlife and water. Open year-round, the facility is completely wheelchair accessible and fun for all ages. Free parking is available in the main lot for Pearce Estate Park. Access to the hatchery is through guided adventures only. Please visit bowhabitat.alberta.ca for up-to-date hours.
Reviewed By A5033FFtimk
We took our two children ages 10 and 11 to the Sam Livingston Hatchery and I must say... I think I had more fun than the kids. Their interpretive centre is very creative and educational. I learned a few things when I visited. The fish feeding was a great experience and the native fish of Alberta aquariums in the basement were as good as any larger West Coast City's displays. Plan on being there for at least 2-3 hours if you enjoy learning about fish habitat.
4. Canadian Energy Museum Home of Leduc #1
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
On February 13, 1947, the Imperial Leduc No. 1 well was brought in, forever changing Alberta's Energy story. This monumental discovery was key to the success of Alberta's petroleum industry. The well was decommissioned in 1974, and our museum opened on the historic well-site in 1997. Today, the Canadian Energy Museum strives to share and celebrate Canada's Energy story, exploring everything from coal and petroleum resources to future innovations in geothermal and biomass energy production.
5. Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum is a highly interactive and sophisticated institute located on the Alaska Highway near the town of Wembley AB. The museum provides guided tours in multiple languages, educational programs, events like Night at the Museum, art programs, National Geographic films, monthly lecture speakers, helicopter tours, and summer bonebed tours at Pipestone Creek.
Reviewed By LB1982 - Edmonton, Canada
We have little boys who love dinosaurs and after doing the Tyrell last year and with covid19 this year, decided to head up to this out of the way museum near Grande Priairie. We bought our timed tickets online and the museum was not busy at all. The staff were all friendly and helpful. This museum tells of the dinosaurs that they have found in the nearby Pipestone Creek and has some excellent displays and discovery areas. My sons really enjoyed the interactive displays and the 'bonebed'. Seeing the lab where they work on actual dinosaur bones was a highlight for the adults. Both of my sons would like to visit again one day. As it was not as busy as the Tyrell, we felt that they really got to experience the museum as one should. The outdoor playground is excellent and we made use of it waiting for our food at the cafe and in the afternoon as an energy burner. Unfortunatley, the theatre which is the only one that can play National Geographic films in Canada is currently closed due to the pandemic. They have excellent covid protocols in place for hand sanitizing, and cleaning.
6. TELUS Spark Science Centre
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1,049 reviews
TELUS Spark science centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada is a space for people of all ages and abilities to let go and embrace the desire to explore and get closer to science, technology, engineering, art and math. Exhibits and programs ignite a sense of wonder and excitement. TELUS Spark science centre is a registered charity, and every dollar you donate empowers a child, a student, a parent, or a new Canadian to discover a world inspired by curiosity. Charitable Number: 118781079 RR 0001.
Reviewed By KAPPS79 - Morden, Canada
Plan to stay for an entire day if you have time! As visitors to Calgary we only spent the afternoon, but wish we would have had more time to enjoy more science shows and videos in the dome. Many opportunities for our 8 & 10 year old to actively engage in a variety of hands-on activities and experiments, with plenty on joyful smiles.
7. Big Valley Creation Science Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By rickp82
Loved this little museum. Excellent displays and scientific information. I was an evolutionist in medical school until I was confronted with the actual evidence. Found out that many people believe in evolution because they prefer to ignore any evidence that points to a Creator. A lot of nonscientific folks just trust what the liberal educators indoctrinated us with in the public school system. If your a skeptic (like me) just be honest about it and hear the obvious problems with mater springing from nothing and organizing itself into extremely complex designed self propagating life. Beautiful museum in a beautiful setting in small town Alberta! Thank-you to the creators of the museum!
8. Calgary SpacePort
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 30 reviews
9. Beaver School
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Museum of Zoology
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 2 reviews
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