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Coordinates: 53°32′35″N 113°32′39″W / 53.54294, -113.54422
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, bestowing royal patronage.[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.[2][3] 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 at a Sotheby's auction on May 8, 2006.[4] This was billed as the most significant auction of North American Indian artifacts to date, including a prized beaded dress collected in 1859 which cost USD $497,600.
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