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To respect the various levels of comfort amongst patrons
during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the museum will be
taking a two-tiered approach to its community programming.
First is our commitment to reopen our facility by taking the
necessary steps to meet exceed our provided health and
safety directives. Our second approach is to continue
developing a diverse set of online programs and experiences
for those who would prefer to enjoy from the safety of their
homes. New programming is scheduled to be released in the

coming months.
Our flight is prepped, and we are cleared for take-off!
The Alberta Aviation Museum continues to be an active
community partner and steward of Edmonton’s aviation
The Alberta Aviation Museum reopened its doors on
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Wednesday, July 1 , 2020 (Canada Day) to provide a history, sharing stories about the role of aviation in building
our community. Much like the bush pilot pioneers of Alberta,
safe, accessible, and enriching experience for patrons
the museum continues to work to connect people in ways that
and families looking to explore aviation after a long
period of self-isolation. build a better tomorrow.
Advanced, time-entry tickets are available for sale online
Following the recommendations of the Government of starting June 30th.
Alberta’s COVID-19 relaunch strategy, in close
consultation with Alberta Health Services, the historic Prices are $15/adults, $12/students/seniors, $10.50/youth 13-
museum hanger will once again welcome visitors using 17, $9.50/children 6-12. Children 6 and under are free.
a range of public health and physical distancing
measures to ensure the public safety of our patrons,
volunteers, staff, and stakeholders.

As organizations across the province navigate this “new
normal,” the museum will open 4 days a week from
Thursday to Sunday. A new online, timed-entry
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ticketing system will be launched on June 30 to
ensure social distancing requirements of 50 people in
our facility. Patrons will be able to purchase tickets to
one of three 2-hour time slots for the date of their visit.

Days Open Hours Open Timeslots

Thursdays 1:00pm – 8:00 pm Three 2-Hour Timeslots

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Three 2-Hour Timeslots

“For those who work during the day, this will be the
first time we will be incorporating a regular late-night
option for patrons on Thursdays,” said Jean Lauzon,
Executive Director for the museum. “We recognize the
importance of providing this flexibility as Albertans find
themselves returning to work.”