We went to Royal Saskatchewan Museum here in Regina the other day. It was a warm and cloudy day. There was also a bus load of Chinese-looking tourists there. I could not really tell because I did not understand a word of what they said. It was a Sunday and there were family groups there also.
The museum has two floors. One for Life Sciences Gallery featuring the flora and fauna in Saskatchewan. The other floor is for Earth Sciences Gallery and First Nations Gallery. The museum is not that big but I was still glad we did visit. There was no entrance fee but you have to give a donation to the museum. I guess you could give any amount you want but there were suggested amounts for individuals, groups and families.
Moose at Royal Saskatchewan Museum
Wolves at Royal Saskatchewan Museum
The museum has a show about how Saskatchewan was shaped by the glaciers a long time ago. This place was all covered with ice and the landscape was slowly revealed when the temperature got warmer. The weight of the massive buildup of snow was why Saskatchewan is so plain.
The Aboriginal History exhibit is very nice also. They showcase the life of Cree Indians. In fact, the word Saskatchewan is a Cree word meaning swift river. The exhibit show us the life of the early Cree Indians and how slowly they integrated with the mainstream society.
The museum has many interactive learning centers also. They did an excellent job on the learning visuals and audios. They feature living green,about sustainable life and how to minimize our footprint in the planet. They also have Dinomania where the fossil remains of dinosaurs found in Saskatchewan soil are shown.
Triceratops fossil at Royal Saskatchewan Museum
The people really need to support the local museums. It is there where the people especially the children learn about history, environment and the people. They help us get a clearer picture of the past thus making us better understand the present and the future.
One of Saskatchewan’s top predators
Owl at Royal Saskatchewan Museum