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University of Alberta Museums

University of Alberta Museums

Connecting people and ideas

The University of Alberta Museums is a distributed network of 30 registered museum collections found throughout the University of Alberta’s North Campus. With diverse museum collections, objects totalling in the millions, and collections housed in labs, storage spaces, classrooms, and museums across campus, the University of Alberta Museum collections here are used daily to advance knowledge and support experiential learning opportunities.

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Spinning planet Earth
Spinning planet Eart

The Kenneth and Sandra Wong Gallery

Together with donor support, we're bringing the university's world-class collections to light. This new public gallery will bring art, science, culture, and history together—opening doors to learning and community connection, and unlocking millions of items as catalysts for discovery and inspiration

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Collections

Explore a world of artifacts, specimens and history.

Search the University of Alberta Museums collections through one accessible website. Using keywords, advanced searches, or browse, you will be able to filter your results based on museum collections, materials and more.

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Locations

Museum collections are located in nearly 200 locations across campus where students, faculty, and staff can use them daily for teaching, research and engagement. Locations include labs, classrooms, storage facilities, and publicly accessible museum spaces.

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Museum Services

The University of Alberta Museums unit is the first point of contact for all things "museum" within the University of Alberta community. This includes museum advisory services in all areas of museum practice for registered collections, for the University of Alberta and its community.

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Museums Emergency Response

If the University of Alberta Museums registered collections or related spaces have been impacted, or it is suspected they have been impacted by an emergency, contact University of Alberta Museums Collections Emergency Line as soon as possible: 587-784-0593.

News + STORIES

Society and Culture

30 years, 4,000 artworks: Inside the Print Study Centre

Home to works from around the world, the centre is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a unique resource for visitors and students of printmaking

In the Community

Reflections on the Sweetgrass Bear

A beloved U of A artwork stands as a reminder that we are all Treaty peoples.

Society and Culture

Art in Focus: “Beautiful British Columbia Thermal Blanket"

As gardeners start their planting for the Spring and Summer, Gathie Falk’s Beautiful British Columbia Thermal Blanket – Gloria offers us a peek at gentle moments of connection to come this Spring and Summer.

News

The heart of University Commons

Métis artist Christi Belcourt’s art installation transforms the U of A’s newest gathering space.

Science and Technology, Society and Culture

From frogs to futures: John Acorn’s convocation message to science graduates

Reflecting on his experiences as a scientist, educator and beloved television host, John Acorn shared how meaningful communication can spark curiosity in ways we may never predict.

Society and Culture

A legacy unfolds

A family’s gift will help preserve a priceless collection of clothing and textiles for teaching, learning and public enjoyment.

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