Royal Visit 2005
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The Provincial Museum of Alberta
Name of event
A Royal Celebration!

The Provincial Museum of Alberta
 The Provincial Museum of Alberta.
Date/Time
Tuesday, May 24, 2005 — 9:30 a.m. - noon

Address/Location
The Provincial Museum of Alberta
12845 - 102 Ave, Edmonton

Map
Map of the Provincial Museum

Transportation/Parking
No parking on site — Walk-in/drop-off only
Curb lanes on 102nd Avenue between 130th Street and Connaught Drive will be controlled drop-off
zones from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Public is encouraged to take ETS bus routes 1 and 120
Edmonton Transit System (ETS)

Description of event
Join The Provincial Museum of Alberta in celebration of 100 extraordinary years of history, culminating in a Royal Visit and one of the most unforgettable "unveiling" experiences of a lifetime. Create a memory and join in the festive atmosphere, complete with lively music, dance, art and family-oriented activities, all created to capture the story of Alberta's people - past, present and future.

Come and see Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II unveil something special at the Museum!
Bring your lawn chair to enjoy the entertainment.
Outdoor services provided for public:
  • Food kiosk
  • Information/Souvenir tents
  • Lost and Found
  • First Aid
  • Video screens
  • Portable toilets
The Museum Shop and Museum Café will open at 12:30 p.m.

Types of entertainment
A presentation of visual and performing arts with a multicultural flavour.

Featuring:

Edmonton Stiltwalkers Society
The Human Canvas – airbrush face painters
Actors Rooney and Punyi
St. Albert Community Band
Mattierin Irish Dance
My Alberta Video
Mike Gouchie – country singer/songwriter
Kita No Taiko – drums of Japan
Razor’s Edge – fusion jazz band
Alberta Mounted Historical Troop Society in 1905 uniform
Janelle Reinhart with Alberta Choral Federation Children’s Choir
Live Painting by Lewis Lavoie

The Museum is open and free of charge from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Theme
Royal unveiling
Unlocking our past for future generations

More information
For more information about the Provincial Museum of Alberta, please see www.pma.edmonton.ab.ca.

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