The Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller has announced events for its 40th anniversary in 2025. Courtesy/Royal Tyrrell Museum

By Jesse Gill

Palaeontology

Royal Tyrrell Museum 40 year celebration to have pop-up exhibits across Alberta including Medicine Hat

Aug 5, 2025 | 11:01 AM

The 40th anniversary of the Royal Tyrrell Museum will include special events and dino-sized pop-up exhibits across the province including at the Medicine Hat Library.

A series of pop-up exhibits will be on display at libraries across Alberta starting this September.

An Alberta government release said the exhibits offer an exciting opportunity for communities to engage with the wonders of palaeontology.

“For 40 years, the Royal Tyrrell Museum has profoundly affected the world of palaeontology, highlighting Alberta’s vital contributions to the world’s understanding of dinosaurs,” said Tanya Fir, minister of arts, culture and status of women.

“Our government is proud to operate and support this world-class space and we invite everyone to join in on the exciting celebrations!”

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Lisa Making, executive director, Royal Tyrrell Museum said the anniversary is a reflection on four decades of scientific discovery, public engagement and a shared passion for Alberta’s rich prehistoric heritage.

“This milestone is a tribute to the dedication of our staff, the strength of our partnerships and the millions of visitors who have joined us in exploring the ancient past,” Making said.

“We look forward to building on this legacy for generations to come.”

Pop up exhibits will also be hosted at nine other libraries in addition to the Medicine Hat Public Library.

The list includes:

• Lethbridge Public Library
• Calgary Public Library (Central Library)
• Red Deer Public Library (downtown branch)
• Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner Library)
• Lloydminster Public Library
• Hinton Municipal Library
• Grande Prairie Public Library
• Wood Buffalo Regional Library (Fort McMurray)
• High Level Municipal Library

The Drumheller museum will also host a new exhibit called Breakthroughs, which will showcases five extremely rare fossils discovered in Alberta.

An 1980’s themed bash will take place at the Royal Tyrrell Museum on Oct. 18, 2025 with the Back in Time Silent Disco.

A dance party featuring retro tunes through headphones in a silent dino disco experience.

The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology welcomes more than 520,000 visitors a year.

Since opening its doors in 1985, the museum has welcomed more than 16 million visitors.

The Royal Tyrrell Museum houses one of the world’s largest displays of dinosaurs and is Canada’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the study of ancient life.