Photo Credit: Beauchamp Photography/ Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum Facebook page.

By Shane Clausing

Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum re-opens for first time since December

Jun 24, 2021 | 2:42 PM

After months of being closed because of COVID-19 restrictions, the Philip J. Currie Museum is re-opening its doors to the public on June 24.

The facility was open last summer while under COVID-19 restrictions, but stricter restrictions were implemented in December 2020 and the museum was forced to remain shuttered until June 2021.

Linden Roberts, the Executive Director for the museum, says they are eager to welcome everyone back.

“Along with all other museums we closed in December and once we were able to open, we got working at it and today is the day. We’ve got lots planned for the summer, so it’s going to be a good summer.”

Some of the events and activities planned at the museum include the return of their popular summer camps at Pipestone Creek, Dinosaur Discovery Tours and the popular Dino Derby.

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The museum has also added two new exhibits, one of which will focus on endangered species.

A new activity called Paleopalooza will also make its debut at the museum.

“Paleopalooza is four Saturday’s of activities outdoors that provides fun activities for families and (gives them) an opportunity to meet with Paleontologists and specialists that work in the area,” explained Roberts.

The first Paleopalooza event will go on July 17. Roberts says a lot of the Paleontologists who work in the Peace Region area are from all around the world.

Roberts also mentioned there is a chance they’ll continue to add new events as they continue their operations in the summer.

While public health restrictions will be lifted on July 1, those who aren’t fully vaccinated or are at high risk will still be able to visit at times where COVID-19 guidelines remain in place.

“For the visitors who want a quieter experience or those who want to visit with somebody who is more at risk, every morning in July on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. we are asking everyone to wear masks and social distance,” said Roberts.

Visitors throughout the museum this year will also be required to book their tickets in advance and online, despite the restrictions being lifted.

Roberts mentioned they chose to stick with this model because they found last year it provided a more spaced-out and enjoyable experience for guests.

Information on the museum can be found on their website