(RedDeerMuseum.com)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

#museumfromhome

Virtual access to select Alberta museums and historic sites now available

Apr 26, 2020 | 9:29 AM

For the first time ever, Albertans can experience some of the province’s many museums and historic sites virtually and through social media.

#MuseumFromHome recently launched, providing Albertans with new digital content each week. That includes educational content for kids, and exclusive tours from museum staff.

“Our historic sites and museums may be temporarily closed for public safety, but our dedicated staff have created new ways to connect with Albertans and museum lovers around the world,” says Leela Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women. “We are going to show off what makes Alberta amazing and why everyone should visit Alberta, our sites and museums once they open again.”

Right now, Albertans can check out:

• The Royal Alberta Museum’s livestream features Western Painted Turtles, Peacock Mantis Shrimp and other creatures from the Bug Gallery.
  • Follow #TankLifeTuesday for extra fun facts and features about the critters on the screen.
• Remington Carriage Museum’s latest video is on the province’s connection to Canada Dry and the prohibition era.
• The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village has posted a video on how you can create your own pysanky (traditional decorated eggs), along with bread recipes.
• In its first video in an exclusive behind-the-scenes series, the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology shares a sneak peek of its collection, which spans the history of life on Earth – from some of the oldest known fossils, to the extinction of the dinosaurs, and beyond.
• The latest updates and offerings from the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery can be found here.
• The Royal Alberta Museum’s online store also remains open during the pandemic.

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