Place to visit
Royal Alberta Museum, Canada: what it is and when to go
Royal Alberta Museum is a museum in Canada (Edmonton). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is February, May to October. In June there are 16 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · Museums and art
- Where
- Canada · 103A Avenue NW 9810, T5J 0G2, Edmonton, AB
- Best time
- February, May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YYC Calgary, 273 km as the crow flies
- Website
- royalalbertamuseum.ca
- Run by
- Government of Alberta
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 53.54716, -113.48908
What it is and where
Royal Alberta Museum is a museum in Canada (Edmonton). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Edmonton, where this site lists 68 more places to see, 1.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 53.54716, -113.48908; the nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC, Calgary), 273 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Run by
- Government of Alberta
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Royal Alberta Museum is February, May to October.
- JanPossible7:46
- FebBest time9:31
- MarPossible11:29
- AprPossible13:44
- MayBest time15:39
- JunBest time16:45
- JulBest time16:18
- AugBest time14:35
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:14
- NovPossible8:16
- DecPossible7:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Art Gallery of AlbertaMuseum247 m
- Fairmont Hotel MacDonaldHistory764 m
- Enterprise SquareHistoric building800 m
- Saint Josephat Ukrainian Catholic CathedralHistory · Temples809 m
- McDougall United ChurchTemples865 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Museums and art
- Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump: Museum
- Royal Ontario Museum: Museum
- National Gallery of Canada: Gallery
- Art Gallery of Ontario: Gallery
- Hockey Hall of Fame: Museum
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts: Museum
Every Canada place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Royal Alberta Museum?
It is a museum in Canada. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Royal Alberta Museum?
February, May to October. In June there are 16 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14.
How do you get to Royal Alberta Museum?
The nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC), 273 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Art Gallery of Alberta, Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, Enterprise Square. The rest is in the Canada guide.
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