Kids Get FREE Admission to Royal Alberta Museum until January 15

From December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026, enjoy free or discounted admission to some of the country’s most iconic places. The Canada Strong Pass lets you explore the richness of the country: from museums to nature to railroads this holiday season.

Free Kids and Youth Admission to Royal Alberta Museum with Canada Strong Pass

Looking for an affordable (and fun!) way to entertain the kids over the holidays? The Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton is offering free admission for children and teens under 18 as part of the Canada Strong Passprogram now through January 15, 2026! Parents of young adults (ages 18–24) also save big with 50% off admissionduring this period.

There’s no physical card to buy or sign-up to complete. Just show up and your eligible family members will receive the discount automatically at the entrance. It’s a fantastic opportunity to explore RAM’s fascinating galleries, spark curiosity, and create lasting holiday memories without stretching your budget.

Through the holiday break, there are daily, drop-in activities that are included in admission:

Whether you’re local to Edmonton or visiting relatives in Alberta, this seasonal perk makes a museum visit a no-brainer - especially if you’re trying to make winter break fun easier on the wallet. Pair it with some hot chocolate afterward, and you’ve got yourself a perfect winter day outing with the kids.

Plan your visit before January 15 to take full advantage of this free admission offer for kids and teens under the Canada Strong Pass.

Explore the New ‘Storie of Us’ Exhibit at Royal Alberta Museum - Until February 7, 2026

Collecting is something many of us do. Maybe you collect concert tickets, pressed flowers, or keepsakes from travels abroad. Every one of these objects captures a moment in time, telling the unique story of you.  

Here at RAM, we’re collectors too. We collect objects that capture Alberta’s story so they can be shared with generations to come.  

But have you ever wondered how museum curators decide which objects reflect what it means to be Albertan? How does a drum set, a horsefly, a llama foot, or a pair of sneakers capture the diversity, complexity, and growth of our province? How do we retell nature’s narratives that are as massive as a mountain, or as microscopic as pollen? How do we collect the intangible, a movement or memory? 

In Stories of Us: Building Alberta’s Collection, you’re invited to enter the mind of a curator. Explore how RAM builds its collection, from natural specimens to rare treasures.  Learn how museums protect and preserve these histories. And, maybe, consider what stories your own objects may tell.