15 Alberta Museums Offering FREE Summer Admission for Kids Starting June 20, 2026
If you’re looking for an easy way to make summer vacation feel a little more adventurous (without spending a fortune), the 2026 Canada Strong Pass is worth having on your radar. Starting June 20, families can take advantage of free kids’ admission at 15 Alberta museums, making it the perfect excuse for a few fun day trips or weekend adventures across the province. The Canada Strong Pass offers free museum admission for kids 17 and under at participating locations, while young adults ages 18–24 receive discounted entry at many sites.
This one is for the kids who are dinosaur-obsessed, curious about science, fascinated by Alberta history, or kids just need a break from screens. Pair a museum visit with a picnic, a local playground stop, or even a road trip through Alberta’s beautiful small towns and parks to stretch the fun even further.
Here are 15 Museums offering free admission starting June 20, 2026, to explore this summer with kids.
Royal Alberta Museum (Edmonton)
Royal Tyrrell Museum (Drumheller)
Reynolds Museum (Wetaskiwin)
Remington Carriage Museum (Cardston)
Oil Sands Discovery Centre (Fort McMurray)
Rutherford House (Edmonton)
Stephansson House (Red Deer County)
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre (Crowsnest Pass)
Fort George and Buckingham House (County of St. Paul)
Historic Dunvegan (near Fairview)
Head-Smashed-in Buffalo Jump (Fort MacLeod)
Lougheed House (Calgary)
Victoria Settlement (County of Smoky Lake)
Turner Valley Gas Plant (Diamond Valley)
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (Lamont County)
