The look of the Royal Tyrrell Museum is changing as its expansion and renovation continues.
While the completion date is still about a year off, Executive Director of the Royal Tyrrell Museum, Andrew Neuman, says the project is progressing well.
“Over the coming months, as we close in the space, visitors will see the exterior of the building come together,” said Neuman.
The project has been a long time coming, and in the spring of 2016, the Alberta government committed to a budget for the project. The federal government is also contributing $3.95 million to the $9.3 million renovations. Last summer, Lear Construction was selected as the contractor.
The expansion is roughly 1,100 square metres and it will make more space for the distance learning center and additional classroom and laboratory space. It will feature a large multi-purpose room that can be used for programming and conferences. It will also expand on improvements that make visits a more positive experience including accessible washroom facilities, a hands-on discovery room, and a family rest area.
Neuman says the project is on time and on budget.
“The main construction won’t be done until Christmas, and then they will be doing some renovations to some of the existing space, so it will be spring at least until we are using it,” said Neuman.
The project is slated to be complete in March of 2019.
