Royal Saskatchewan Museum

Canada invests in Royal Saskatchewan Museum rejuvenation

Friday, August 17, 2018

The Government of Canada is contributing $472,000 to the Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum for the facility’s public space rejuvenation project, which will ensure the museum’s public spaces meet current building code standards for accessibility and inclusivity. The investment is being provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.

Upgrades to the museum include renovating public gathering spaces, including the lobby and exhibit levels, in an effort to create an expanded public gathering space and provide a larger space to deliver more efficient school programming. It will also create an opening in the second floor to make space to display “Scotty,” Saskatchewan’s famous Tyrannosaurus rex, on the first and second levels.

The renovation also includes replacing the current small elevator with a modern version that meets universal accessibility standards and constructing a gender-neutral restroom.

“This important investment will bring the Royal Saskatchewan Museum forward to today’s standards of inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring a vibrant and welcoming space for visitors,” said The Honourable Ralph Goodale, MP and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, in a press release. “Our government is proud to invest in cultural spaces, which enrich our communities by providing jobs, educating our youth and sharing our stories with each other and the world.”

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