We've placed great importance on ensuring RAM is accessible to all visitors, regardless of ability. This includes several features such as:
- Free menstrual products are available in the washrooms beside the Natural History and Human History Halls.
- Public elevators between the two publicly accessible floors, and LRT entrance
- Food and drink is permitted in all non-gallery spaces. However, outside food cannot be consumed in the cafe area.
- Wheelchair ramps leading up to doors
- Wheelchairs and strollers available for visitor use, free of charge. Inquire at the Admissions Desk. We will require a driver's license as a deposit.
- Automatic doors
- Accessible washrooms
- Close drop-off locations for visitors with mobility considerations
- For visitors with sensory needs, we offer free Sensory Kit rentals. Please see the Admissions Desk for more information
- Service dogs are permitted in the museum provided that they wear an identifying vest and the owner carries an identification card. Pets are not permitted in the museum
Construction Update:
Sections of 99 Street and 103A Avenue are temporarily closed due to construction. This construction also impacts the accessible parking stalls near the museum's west entrance on 99 Street. The museum also has a dedicated drop-off location for visitors with mobility considerations at the east entrance of the museum on 97 Street.
Visitors can find accessible parking at the following nearby public parkades:
- City Hall Parkade - five accessible stalls
- Parkade entrance on 98 street. 92m walk at street level to RAM's west 99 Street entrance. Also can access RAM through underground pedways with elevators.
- Canada Place Parkade – six accessible stalls
- Parkade entrance on 97 Street. 450m walk at street level to RAM's west 99 Street entrance
- Stanley A. Milner Library Parkade – 13 accessible stalls
- Parkade entrance on 100 Street. 550m walk at street level to RAM's west 99 Street entrance. Also can access RAM through underground pedways with elevators.
- Edmonton City Centre West Parkade – 11 accessible stalls
- Parkade entrance on 102 street. 750m walk at street level to RAM's west 99 Street entrance. Also can access RAM through underground pedways with elevators.
Each of the above public parkades has its own pricing rates, and are not specifically reserved for Royal Alberta Museum visitors.
See map below for locations of parkades with accessible parking stalls (indicated by purple icons) and accessible street parking stalls (indicated by blue icons).