ORCAS at the RAM
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ORCAS

OUR SHARED FUTURE
MAY 16 — OCT 19

EXPLORE

Dive deep into the stories and science that surround the magnificent apex predator of the oceans.

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YOU SAY KILLER.

WE SAY ORCA.

Orcas have long been feared in Western cultures as "killer whales." This engaging exhibition traces the evolution of our beliefs about orcas, from fear to admiration and awe.

Follow the currents of scientific research, popular culture, and Indigenous beliefs to gain a new appreciation of these sophisticated animals, their complex social structures, stunning intelligence, and the surprising consequences of captivity.

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MEET

THE RULERS

OF THE

WATERVERSE.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Guest lecture: Joshua McInnes

MAY 29

Discover why orcas are 4000 kg of blubbery joy with researcher Joshua McInnes from the UBC Marine Mammal Research Institute. Learn about the feeding behaviours, diet, and ecology of Transient (Biggs) orcas and Risso’s Dolphins.

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QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Meet and Learn

June 19, 10 am—3 pm

Meet David Dick from QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program see the tools used to monitor orcas in the Salish Sea, and learn why responsible stewardship is important.

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'Shared Waters, Shared Crisis' Film Screening

June 19, 6 pm

This documentary weaves together stories of habitat restoration, traditional Indigenous fishing practices, and marine guardianship in the recovery of iconic Northwest species at the heart of the Salish Sea.

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Make a splash at the Royal Alberta Museum and TELUS World of Science – Edmonton.

We’re partnering with TELUS World of Science - Edmonton to help you dive into two unforgettable experiences with one great discount.

  1. Visit Orcas: Our Shared Future before September 30. Then show your RAM admissions receipt or Mammoth Pass at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton to receive 20% off your ticket to see Blue Whales: Return of the Giants (opens June 13) in IMAX.


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  2. Watch Blue Whales: Return of the Giants (opens June 13) in IMAX at before September 30. Then show your TELUS World of Science – Edmonton IMAX ticket or Membership at RAM to receive 20% off your admission to Orcas: Our Shared Future.

    3. Discover the power and beauty of the ocean’s most iconic giants – on land and on screen. Two locations, two incredible experiences, one amazing offer.

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CHILL TO

THE MAGICAL

SOUNDS OF

PREDATORS.

Orcas: Our Shared Future is included with your general admission from May 16 - October 19.

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Join our pod! Get an annual Mammoth Pass to visit Orcas: Our Shared Future over and over

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Cette exposition est offerte en anglais et en français.

All primary exhibition texts within the Orcas: Our Shared Future exhibition are presented in English, French, and Braille. These texts are also available for download as BRF files for electronic braille devices and as Word and PDF files for voice-over software.

Orcas: Our Shared Future is a joint venture between the Royal BC Museum and MuseumsPartner.

We acknowledge that the museum sits on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route of the Cree, Saulteaux (So-toe), Blackfoot, Métis, Dene (De-nay) and Nakota Sioux (Sue).

We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries. We honour the many generations of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples who continue to call this land home, and whose strength and resiliency remain evident in the expression of diverse cultures, languages and traditions.

The Royal Alberta Museum expresses gratitude and respect for the land we use. We commit to advancing reconciliation, partnering with Indigenous peoples in our work, and creating culturally safe environments.

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