Public Programs
Celebrating 30 years
Since 1996, the Print Study Centre (PSC) has been an interactive facility for teaching, research, and community outreach related to the U of A Museums' print collection.
Join us during U of A Days to celebrate this milestone.
Upcoming Events
Public Art & Texture Walk
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 12:05 - 1:00 p.m.
Step outside and learn about the (not-so) hidden gems across campus!
Paint Florals like Christi Belcourt
Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Get inspired by a recent addition to the University of Alberta Museums Art Collection – an installation by Métis artist Christi Belcourt.
Midday Musings (July & August)
U of A Museums continues Midday Musings this spring and summer - a program series designed to help faculty, staff, and students relax, connect, and get creative.
Join us from 12:00–1:00 p.m. for engaging sessions that offer a refreshing midday break. Each session features a unique activity inspired by the museum collections on campus, giving you a chance to unwind, spark your creativity, and discover something new.
Online Programs
Paper Peonies in Bloom: Craft an Imperial Garden at Home
What could be better than a bouquet of fresh peonies on your kitchen table? Follow this easy guide to making your own beautiful blooms at home in less than 15 minutes. Inspired by the peonies found in the online exhibition Peonies in Bloom.
Make your own Peonies
Between the Stitches: Tapestry Weaving a Wall-Hanging
Learn more about weaving techniques found in the Dragons on the Tibetan Plateau VR exhibition with this free, virtual, hands-on tapestry weaving activity.
Watch or participate in this virtual activity and have fun while learning how to create your own basic loom and woven wall-hanging!
Start Weaving
Between the Stitches: Embroidering a Lotus Flower from Dragons on the Tibetan Plateau
Learn more about the textile production techniques found in the Dragons on the Tibetan Plateau VR exhibition with this free, virtual, hands-on embroidery activity.
Watch or participate in this virtual activity and have fun while learning how to create a basic lotus flower embroidery pattern!
Start Embroidering
Dragons on the Tibetan Plateau Scavenger Hunt
Search for dragon patterns and auspicious symbols found on textiles in the virtual reality (VR) exhibition of Dragons on the Tibetan Plateau with this online, interactive activity.
Step 1: Open the Scavenger Hunt
Step 2: Enter the Dragons on the Tibetan Plateau VR exhibition: VR Tour
Detail of "Yellow Silk Tibetan Chuba," date unknown; yellow silk satin embroidered with silk and metal-wrapped threads; Mactaggart Art Collection; University of Alberta Museums; Gift of Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart; 2005.5.269.
Shifting Geographies Scavenger Hunt
Download and print this scavenger hunt for all ages featuring the virtual reality (VR) exhibition of Shifting Geographies. Scavenger hunt clues come from all aspects of the VR exhibition tour - including text and labels, audio cues and images.
Step 1: Download the Scavenger Hunt: PDF Document
Step 2: Check out the Shifting Geographies VR exhibition: VR Tour
"Untitled", 1981. Embroidered duffel; felt and thread. Victoria Mamnguksualuk. Born Garry Lake near Back River area, Nunavut, 1930. Died 2016. University of Alberta Art Collection. University of Alberta Museums. The Clifford E. Lee Collection. 1983.44.17.