FUNweek 2021 Program

Dino Lab

Did you know the very first dinosaurs to be put on public display in Alberta were here at the University of Alberta in 1935? Learn how dinosaurs are prepared and preserved, view real dinosaur bones, and learn about the paleontology work currently being done by UAlberta students and researchers.

Dino Lab

Mineral & Petrology Museum

There are over 12,000 rock and mineral specimens from around the world in the Mineralogy & Petrology Collection. View our extensive collections and learn how they are a valuable resource for our students, researchers, and the museum community.

Mineralogy & Petrology Museum

The Shack

The University of Alberta’s Science Makerspace, AKA The Shack, is where creativity and technology mix together. Many of our existing projects span many scientific fields, creating countless opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Learn all about 3D printers, CNC milling machines, electronics, and more.

The Shack

Physics Observatory

Step inside the Physics Astronomical Observatory: tour the outdoor observatory deck where you can see scenic views of campus, explore the domes which house three telescopes, view a scale model of the solar system, learn about meteorites, and more.

Physics Observatory

Rowan Lab

The Rowan Lab is home to four collections and has a wide array of vertebrate specimens. Collected over the past century, the University of Alberta Museum of Zoology is one of the best of its kind, and includes many rare and unusual specimens—including Myrtle the Elephant!

Rowan Lab, Museum of Zoology

Paleontology

Museum

Did you know that the specimens on display at the Paleontology Museum range in age from over 600 million to 10,000 years? Explore our extensive collections and learn how they are a valuable resource for our students, researchers, and the museum community.

Paleontology Museum