Visitation at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) is on the rise. Total visitation during the summer of 2016 increased 30 per cent compared to the same period in 2015. When compared to the average over the last 10 years, visitation was up 27 per cent throughout the summer months.
The increase in visitation is credited, in a large part, to the launch of new exhibits and programs, popular science-based and family-friendly events, and the important research performed by RSM scientists.
Snakes Alive, a new live snake exhibit, has been very popular this summer. Snakes Alive features all nine native species of snakes in Saskatchewan and inspires a deeper understanding of nature by showcasing the intricate beauty of wildlife found right in our own province.
Visitors may look forward to another new display launching in October, the only known Tyrannosaurus rex coprolite (fossilized dung) in the world. The coprolite is part of the museum’s collection and has just been returned to Regina after being displayed at the Nagoya City Science Museum in Japan.
Working alongside the Friends of the Museum, RSM programming staff are continuously developing new public programs and hosting great public events.
This fall brings the return of Super Sunday Movies on Sunday afternoons, Yoga at the Museum, smARTies and Megamunch Club on Tuesday evenings, and Young Explorer Club on Friday evenings. October will see the launch of a new Halloween event, 7 Snakes, 7 Sins where guests will navigate through science-based challenges and enjoy food and drink along the way.
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