Make your next event go down in history
Host your event in one of Edmonton's most distinctive cultural venues. The Royal Alberta Museum offers meeting rooms, theatre space, reception areas, and full-building rental opportunities in the heart of downtown.
Whether you're planning a corporate meeting, community gathering, presentation, reception, arts event, or special occasion, our experienced team can help bring your event together with professional support, in-house catering, and audiovisual services.
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Why choose the Royal Alberta Museum?
The Royal Alberta Museum offers a unique alternative to traditional hotels, conference centres, and meeting venues.
A memorable museum setting
Give guests an experience they won't find in a typical meeting room. Museum galleries, architecture, and exhibits create a distinctive setting for corporate, community, and cultural events.
Located in downtown Edmonton
Located in Edmonton's Arts District, the museum sits within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, government offices, and public transit, including pedway access from Churchill Station.
Flexible event spaces
Choose from seminar rooms, theatre spaces, reception areas, café spaces, and full-building rentals. Whether you're hosting a small meeting or a large gathering, we can help find a space that fits your needs.
Experienced event support
Our team can assist with planning, room setup, audiovisual requirements, catering coordination, and event logistics.
In-house catering and AV services
The Museum Café provides catering services for all rental spaces. Audiovisual equipment and technical support are available for many event types.
Event types we support
The Royal Alberta Museum hosts a variety of events, including:
- Corporate or board meetings
- Holiday parties or celebrations
- Conferences and presentations
- Networking receptions
- Lectures and speaker events
- Arts and cultural programming
- Training sessions and workshops
- Annual general meetings
Contact our team if you have questions about whether your event is a good fit for our venue.
Spaces available for rent
The Royal Alberta Museum offers several rental spaces, each with different capacities and configurations.
Amiskwaciy theatre and theatre lobby
A theatre venue suitable for presentations, lectures, performances, and large gatherings.
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Seminar rooms
Waterton, Wood Buffalo, and Elk Island seminar rooms provide flexible space for meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
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Café spaces
The Museum Café, Private Dining Room, and Fraser Courtyard provide options for receptions, social functions, and networking events.
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Full building rentals
Create a private museum experience with exclusive access to the facility outside public operating hours.
Accessibility
All rental spaces are wheelchair accessible and can be reached by elevator. Accessible washrooms are available near rental areas.
The museum also provides a designated drop-off area for buses, large groups, and visitors with mobility considerations.
Planning ahead?
Bookings are available up to 18 months in advance. We also welcome inquiries about recurring bookings and annual events.
The earlier you contact us, the more options we can offer for dates and spaces.
Before you book
Before booking, please review our Facility Rental Policies.
Our team can help determine which space best suits your event and answer questions about pricing, availability, catering, and technical requirements.
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Planning events regularly?
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Contact Facility Rentals
Ready to start planning?
Book a site visit, request information, or connect with our Events Assistant.
Phone: 825-468-6014
Email: FacilityRentals.RAM@gov.ab.ca