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Dig beside a palaeontologist. Float a river past 73 million year old fossil beds. Hold a dinosaur bone fresh out of the ground.
This holiday season, give someone an adventure millions of years in the making.
Just outside Wembley lies the Pipestone Creek bonebed, one of the densest dinosaur bonebeds in the world. Our team digs there every spring through fall. A gift certificate lets someone you love join them.
Explore the experiencesFive ways to step into deep time
Every certificate can be used toward any of these. Pick one, or put a few together for the trip of a lifetime.
Open year round
The Museum
Come face to face with Big Sam, our giant Pachyrhinosaurus skull.
- Walk through the recreated Pipestone Creek bonebed
- Explore Alberta's ancient Devonian seas and the Cretaceous gallery
- Watch fossils being prepared in the working lab
- Finish with lunch at Cafe on 43
- All ages
- Family $40 + GST
- Adult $15 + GST
Guided excavation · Summer
Palaeontologist for a Day
A full day in the bonebed, working beside our palaeontology team.
- Training and tools, then time digging at the Pipestone Creek bonebed
- One on one time with palaeontologists
- Behind the scenes tour of the fossil lab
- Packed lunch from Cafe on 43, plus an adventure bag to keep
- Museum admission the same day
- About 6.5 hours
- Ages 12+
- $225 per person
- Only 6 spots per day
River adventure · Summer
Secrets of the Wapiti
Float the Wapiti River to fossil sites you can only reach by water.
- About 4 hours on the river with palaeo guides
- Stops at fossil sites along the riverbanks
- Riverside lunch from Cafe on 43
- Dino Bus shuttle, safety gear and a waterproof phone case
- Free museum admission, good all summer
- About 6 hours
- Ages 7+
- Adult $188 · Youth $160
- Private raft $1,100
Guided hike · Summer
Bonebed Tour: Fossils, Floods and Footprints
Hike to an active dinosaur dig and see where the bones come from.
- Guided walk to the Pipestone Creek bonebed
- A look inside the Shed Museum
- Fossil prospecting along Pipestone Creek
- Palaeontologist led tours on select dates
- About 2 hours
- Ages 5+
- Adult $25 · Youth $10
- Great for families
Hands-on lab · Year-round
Behind the Lab Door
Step past the glass and prepare a fossil from our collection.
- Behind the scenes tour of the fossil prep lab
- Learn preparation techniques from our palaeontologists
- Work on a fossil from the collection
- Explore the galleries afterward
- 3 hours
- Ages 12+
- $150 per person
- Runs in winter too
Give the whole adventure
Our summer packages pair two experiences into one unforgettable trip to the Peace Region.
The ultimate
Palaeontologist for a Day + River Float
Dig in the bonebed one day, float past the fossil cliffs of the Wapiti the next. The fullest way to experience the Peace Region's deep past.
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Land and water
Bonebed Tour + River Float
Hike to the active dig at Pipestone Creek, then see the same ancient landscape from the river. A great fit for families with kids 7 and up.
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Family day
Museum + Bonebed Tour
Meet the dinosaurs in the galleries, then walk out to the bonebed where they were found. Perfect for younger explorers, ages 5 and up.
Give this packagePair Palaeontologist for a Day with any other experience and save 10% on both.
Not sure which to choose?
Give a dollar value certificate and let them pick their own adventure, or a year of visits.
Gift Certificate
$25, $50, $100, or any amount
- Good for any experience on this page
- Also covers admission, the gift shop, Cafe on 43 and the theatre
- Never expires
Family Membership
$90 for 12 months
- Unlimited visits for 2 adults and up to 4 children
- 10% off the gift shop and Cafe on 43
- $2 theatre tickets and the members' newsletter
- Admission to partner science centres across Canada
Holiday dates
Order early for printed certificates. Email certificates arrive right up to Christmas Eve.
Dec 17
Last day to order printed certificates by mail
Dec 24
Last minute email certificates
Dec 31
Bring the family to Noon Years Eve
How it works
Giving takes a couple of minutes.
Choose
Pick an experience, a package or a dollar amount.
Personalize
Add a note and choose email or printed delivery.
Explore
They call or email us to book their date for summer 2027.
Questions
What can a gift certificate be used for?
Any experience on this page, plus admission, gift shop purchases, Cafe on 43 and Aykroyd Family Theatre tickets.
Does it expire?
No. Under Alberta's gift card rules, dollar-value certificates can't carry an expiry date.
When are the summer experiences?
Palaeontologist for a Day, the River Float and Bonebed Tours run in July, August and early September. 2027 dates will be posted in the spring. Behind the Lab Door and the museum are open year-round.
How do I book an experience with a certificate?
Call us at 587-771-0662 or email visitorservices@dinomuseum.ca and we'll book your date.
Are there age limits?
The museum welcomes all ages. Bonebed Tours are 5+, the River Float is 7+, and Palaeontologist for a Day and Behind the Lab Door are 12+. Youth must come with an adult.
Where is the museum?
9301 112 Avenue, Wembley, Alberta, just west of Grande Prairie. Summer experiences start at the museum or nearby Pipestone Creek Park.
Unwrap 73 million years
For the dinosaur lover, the curious kid and the person who has everything.
Choose their adventureQuestions? Call 587-771-0662 or email visitorservices@dinomuseum.ca