Bugs & Beers

Come enjoy a local craft beer from Sea Change Brewing Co., while getting up-close and personal with a few of the Royal Alberta Museum's favourite invertebrates. 

 

Meet a giant African millipede, a Chilean grey tarantula and a MacLeay's spectre stick insect, presented by live animals supervisor, Peter Heule. Feeling shy? A little liquid courage goes a long way!

 

Join the Friends of Royal Alberta Museum Society (FRAMS) for a fun and educational 18+ event. Bring your friends, have a beer and introduce yourself to some of the extremely interesting and animated members of the museum’s bug room. Feeling shy? A little liquid courage can go a long way!

 

Peter Heule, live animal supervisor at the Royal Alberta Museum started as a volunteer in the Bug Room back in 1998 and has been working for the museum ever since. A lifelong fascination with all animals led to years of experience keeping mammals, reptiles, amphibians and a wide range of invertebrates, a perfect fit for a person like Pete. He continues to share his passion for the more than 250 species of live animals that the RAM displays.

 

Cost

FRAMS Friend $40

Non-Friend $60

 

Tickets include one complimentary welcome beverage (non-alcoholic), one beer ticket and light refreshments, which includes BBQ chicken wings and mac and cheese. 

 

Location

Royal Alberta Museum–Museum Zone 

 

Time

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Bug presentation runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Museum closes at 8 p.m.

 

Come early to check out what’s new at the museum before the event.