Best Museum Edmonton Near Me

4worldlovers: Each is led by curators and support staff with expertise in the field

Millions of objects and specimens used daily in teaching, research and community engagement

First point of contact for all things "museum" within the University of Alberta community

Museum advisory services in all areas of museum practice for registered collections and for University of Alberta and community

Category A institution as designated by the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board

4worldlovers: One of the aims of the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada, formed in 1926, was to preserve the embroidery, weaving and folk dress of early Ukrainian settlers. Members of that organization began to collect artifacts, and to exhibit and display them, with the intent to develop appreciation, build public support and preserve this heritage. As a result, the first Ukrainian museum in Canada was established in Saskatoon in 1936. Subsequently, other provincial museums were created, the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Alberta Branch being the first in 1944. It was the first Ukrainian museum officially formed in Alberta, and has since been awarded Recognized Museum Status, a prestigious designation by the Alberta Museums Association. Now in its 77th year of operation, it houses thousands of artifacts illustrating many aspects of the cultural heritage of Ukrainians in Canada.

Embroidered sleeves in Twisted Backstitch, this type of chemise is called rukavivka because of fully embroidered sleeves. The rukavivka was worn mainly by unmarried ladies and young women. Older women would not dress like this – it was too festive. Wearing a rukavivka meant that a girl was ready to get married. It was worn on major holidays and before marriage. Also, this shirt was worn on the last journey. After all, It took 2-3 winters to make the Verbovets’ rukavivka.

4worldlovers: The Alberta Aviation Museum is dedicated to keeping Edmonton’s rich aviation history alive. Our historic World War II hangar has more than 30 aircraft on display, a restoration area, gift shop, simulators, and a large events facility.

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The Neon Sign Museum, the first in Canada, features a collection of historic signs that tell a story about Edmonton’s neon past.