Royal Alberta Museum

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The Royal Alberta Museum is located in Edmonton, Alberta and was named the Provincial Museum of Alberta until May 24, 2005 when Queen Elizabeth II visited.[1] It has a natural history exhibit, a wildlife exhibit and a Native Culture exhibit as well as some smaller displays. The museum is currently undergoing an extensive multi-million dollar renewal project. Also on the premises is Government House which is used by the Alberta Government Caucus.

[edit] James Carnegie Collection

The Museum bought items from the family of James Carnegie's collection at a Sotheby's auction on May 8, 2006. This was billed as the most significant auction of North American Indian artifacts to date, including a prized beaded dress the collected in 1859 which cost USD $497,600.

[edit] See also

List of Canadian organizations with royal patronage

[edit] External links

• http://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca
• http://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca/renewal/index.htm
• http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20060509.NATIVEART09/TPStory/National

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