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2025 Badlands Science Camps
Ages 13-17
Camp 1: July 6 - 12
Camp 2: July 27 - August 2
Camp 3: August 17 - 23
Cost (incl. GST): $934.50 per person - includes a 20% non-refundable deposit
Registration forms emailed to you must be signed and returned within 5 business days to secure your Science Camp spot.
Pricing categories: Adult 18-64, Senior 65+, Youth 7-17, Children 6 and under.
All individuals require a ticket, including children 6 and under.
*Families: two adults and their children 17 & under (max 8 members). Those eligible for Family pricing will find the rate automatically reflected in totals. No additional discounts are applied to the Family rate.
Ticket only valid for date selected. Arrival within half-hour ticket window guarantees entry at that time. If you arrive earlier or later than your ticket time, you may be permitted immediate entry subject to availability.
You may enter the Museum any time within your arrival window. For example, purchasing a ticket for 10:30 allows you entry between 10:30 -10:59.
Members, please click on the "Log In or Register An Account" button at the top right corner of this page and log in before selecting tickets or times!
Members, to book your Advance tickets, please use your membership number (located on your membership confirmation pdf) or by contacting our Membership Department at membership@tyrrellmuseum.ca or 403-820-6222.
Individuals eligible for other discounts must purchase advance tickets online at full price. On the day you visit, you will need to present your pass/card and payment card at the entrance to receive the applicable refund.
Your tickets are emailed to you. Please print them at home or present them to staff on your electronic device.
Cancellation policy - full refund on cancellations made 24 hours or more in advance of the admission time and no refunds on cancellations with less than 24 hours notice. To cancel, call (403) 820-6246.
Search for fossils, see real dinosaur remains still in the ground, and learn about the creatures and environment of ancient Alberta on this 90-minute journey through the badlands. (Hike information: 3 km return trip along uneven path; moderate trail with a few hills.)
Adult: $12 (18 and over), Child $12 (2-17), Baby: Free (Under 2 years)
Adult Supervision: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
This program is recommended for ages 4+ due to the 3 km round-trip distance, the uneven terrain, and the potentially hot conditions in the badlands.
Sturdy outdoor footwear is required (running shoes, hiking boots or hiking sandals). Water bottles, hats, suncreen, insect repellant and clothing suitable for the weather are recommended. To secure your spot, advance registration is recommended.
This program is inaccessilble to wheelchairs and strollers due to uneven terrain.
Programs begin promptly at start times. Latecomers will not be admitted.
Make your own fossil replica, discover why casts are important to the Museum, and learn the differences between fossils and casts during this 45-minute indoor workshop.
Ages 4+: Adult: $10 (18 and over), Child $10 (4-17)
Adult Supervision: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult. All people attending the program will pay the program fee. There will be no unpaid adults to assist their children, and all adults are permitted to make a cast.
Caution: Silicone moulds are used in the making of the casts.
This program is delivered in a lab setting using dental plaster which sometimes settles to the floor, so for health and safety reasons toddlers under the age of 4 are not allowed in the room. Program content is intended for ages 4+.
To secure your spot, advance registration is recommended.
Programs begin promptly at start times. Latecomers will not be admitted.
Using real tools and techniques of palaeontology, you will uncover fossil replicas in our simulated dig site, unearth their unique stories, and hold real fossils.
Experience the thrill of excavation on this 75-minute realistic dinosaur dig, designed for ages five and older. (Hike information: 2 km return trip along uneven path; moderately challenging with one steep hill to navigate. A rope hand rail is in place to hold on to.).
Ages 5+: Adult $15 (18 and over), Youth (5-17)
Adult Supervision: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
The program terminology and educational content is geared for an audience of 5+, thus encouraging children and adults to attend.
Sturdy outdoor footwear is required (running shoes, hiking boots, or hiking sandals.) Water bottles, hats, sunscreen, insect repellant and clothing suitable for the weather are recommended. To secure your spot, advance registration is recommended. In case of wet conditions, an indoor version of this program will be offered.
Programs begin promptly at start times. Latecomers will not be admitted.
Explore the badlands, discover fossils, and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscape on this adult exclusive experience. 90 minutes.
Ages 16+: $18 per person
Programs begin promptly at start times. Latecomers will not be admitted.
Participate in an indoor dig and work on real fossils.
Protected from the heat and rugged badlands terrain, Express Dig Experience provides a unique indoor opportunity to uncover real fossils using palaeontological tools. This hands-on activity is designed to easily fit into your schedule, and is accessible for a wide range of physical abilities.
Ages 5+: Adult: $10 (18 and over), Child $10 (5-17)
Adult Supervision: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
To secure your spot, advance registration is recommended.
Programs begin promptly at start times. Latecomers will not be admitted.
Members are subject to the same availability as general public.*
3.9 billion years can't be seen in one day! That's why we are pleased to offer a variety of membership options. By becoming a member of the Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society, your contribution plays a role in helping us support research, exhibits and education.
Standard Membership Benefits
Standard Membership Pricing:
Family (2 adults & their children under 17) 1 Year $110.00
Adult (18 - 64) 1 Year $50.00
Senior (65+) 1 year $40.00
Youth (Up to 17 years) 1 year $40.00
*Our goal is to make your visit to the Royal Tyrrell Museum comfortable and safe. In order to maintain the flow and capacity of visitors, all visitors, including Members, are required to reserve timed tickets ahead of visiting. As a Member, you will still enjoy free admission. Please book a ticket for each person in your group. To reserve your ticket(s) please sign in through our website or call our Membership Department at 403-820-6222.
Memberships must be purchased separately from any other items.
Members are subject to the same availability as general public.*
3.9 billion years can't be seen in one day! That's why we are pleased to offer a variety of membership options. By becoming a member of the Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society, your contribution plays a role in helping us support research, exhibits and education.
Standard Membership Benefits
Standard Membership Pricing:
Family (2 adults & their children under 17) 1 Year $110.00
Adult (18 - 64) 1 Year $50.00
Senior (65+) 1 year $40.00
Youth (Up to 17 years) 1 year $40.00
*Our goal is to make your visit to the Royal Tyrrell Museum comfortable and safe. In order to maintain the flow and capacity of visitors, all visitors, including Members, are required to reserve timed tickets ahead of visiting. As a Member, you will still enjoy free admission. Please book a ticket for each person in your group. To reserve your ticket(s) please sign in through our website or call our Membership Department at 403-820-6222.
Memberships must be purchased separately from any other items.
Members are subject to the same availability as general public.*
3.9 billion years can't be seen in one day! That's why we are pleased to offer a variety of membership options. By becoming a member of the Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society, your contribution plays a role in helping us support research, exhibits and education.
Executive Membership Benefits
Executive Memberhship Pricing:
Family (2 adults & their children under 17) 1 Year $350.00
Adult (18 - 64) 1 Year $350.00
Senior (65+) 1 year $350.00
Youth (Up to 17 years) 1 year $350.00
*Our goal is to make your visit to the Royal Tyrrell Museum comfortable and safe. In order to maintain the flow and capacity of our visitors, all visitors, including Members, are required to reserve timed tickets ahead of visiting. As a Member, you will still enjoy free admission. Please book a ticket for each person in your group. To reserve your ticket(s) please sign in through our website or call our Membership Department at 403-820-6222.
Memberships must be purchased separately from any other items.
Members are subject to the same availability as general public.*
3.9 billion years can't be seen in one day! That's why we are pleased to offer a variety of membership options. By becoming a member of the Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society, your contribution plays a role in helping us support research, exhibits and education.
Executive Membership Benefits
Executive Memberhship Pricing:
Family (2 adults & their children under 17) 1 Year $350.00
Adult (18 - 64) 1 Year $350.00
Senior (65+) 1 year $350.00
Youth (Up to 17 years) 1 year $350.00
*Our goal is to make your visit to the Royal Tyrrell Museum comfortable and safe. In order to maintain the flow and capacity of visitors, all visitors, including Members, are required to reserve timed tickets ahead of visiting. As a Member, you will still enjoy free admission. Please book a ticket for each person in your group. To reserve your ticket(s) please sign in through our website or call our Membership Department at 403-820-6222.
Memberships must be purchased separately from any other items.
Your donation helps support research, educational programs, and exhibit development at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. All Donations of $25 or more are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.