Oil Sands Discovery Centre

The Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray is located in the heart of the world's biggest single oil deposit - the Athabasca Oil Sands. The Centre is an educational facility committed to increasing public awareness and knowledge about the oil sands. Come to the Oil Sands Discovery Centre and experience the history, science, and technology of the oil sands. It’s the closest you can get without boots and a hard hat!
 
The Centre is a provincial facility operated by Alberta Culture, Historic Sites and Museums Branch.
 
Admission to the Centre includes:

• Exhibit Hall
• Oil Sands Extraction Demonstration
• “Quest for Energy” film
• “Pay Dirt – Alberta’s Oil Sands: Centuries in the Making” film

See the daily schedule here
 
Programs
The Centre offers educational programs, public programs, and special events year round. Check out our educational programs for school groups, public programs for all ages, and special events you should not miss.

Families! Join the Centre for the Discovery Lab every weekend. This month's theme is Transformations: The Wonderful World of Caterpillars and Butterflies. Click here for more information.

Summer science camps are back in July and August! Registration begins June 3. Click here for the full camps list and more information.

Resources
Want to know more about the oil sands? Please see this list of resources.

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