Tours

Guided Tours

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for a guided tour of the Arid, Tropical and Temperate Pyramids.

Tours are approximately 45 minutes long and start at
noon, 1:30pm, and 3pm.

Please Note: There will be no tours scheduled on
Saturday, May 5 or Sunday, May 6.

Weekend Tour Themes

May

Natural Healing: Medicinal Herbs and Plants

Have you been affected by cold and flu season? Do you crave more rest and relaxation? Take a look at plants that have been used for thousands of years to treat medical disorders, to aid in relaxation and enhance mood, as aphrodisiacs or nutritional supplements to improve overall health.

June

Not Just a Leaf

While most people admire the beautiful flowers on a plant, the leaves are often forgotten.  Learn about the function of leaves and take a look at plants known for decorative leaves that are often mistaken for flowers!

July

Some like it Hot: Arid and Tropical Plants

Discover how plants survive hot and dry areas of the world.  Learn about adaptations plants have to withstand extreme changes in rainfall and temperature.

August

Flowers, Fruit and Nuts

Summer is a time when many plants produce flowers, fruits and nuts.  Learn how flowers are related to fruits, berries, and nuts and discover which plants produce a delicious edible crop.

Self-guided Tours

Smartphone Tours

Explore the pyramids at your own pace and learn about the plant life in the Arid, Temperate and Tropical Pyramids through photos, facts and quizzes.

Access walking tours of the pyramids with your smartphone using QR codes posted at the facility. A QR Code (Quick Response Code) is a matrix barcode that is readable by smartphones with cameras. Users can access a webpage via their phone’s browser by scanning the QR code. Each tour is designed to last approximately 15 minutes. The QR code in the Feature Pyramid will point users to information about the current display as well as the dates and themes of future displays.

Technical Details:

To access the QR code tours, smartphone users will need to download a free application.

Once installed, users will need to run the application and point their phone’s camera at one of the QR Code found in the Muttart Conservatory pyramids. Once the QR code is captured, the phone’s web browser will automatically load the webpage that contains the walking tour.

The following third-party apps have been tested to work, but are not supported or associated with the City of Edmonton.

Some recommended applications include: QR Reader (iPhone), QRDroid (Android), QR Scanner/QR Scanner Pro (Blackberry).

Printed Self-guided Tours

Don’t have a smartphone? Printed reusable self-guided tours will be available at the entrance of the Arid, Temperate and Tropical Pyramids. The Feature Pyramid will have a summary of the current and future displays.

For more information:

Muttart Conservatory

9626 - 96A Street
Edmonton, AB
T6C 4L8
Telephone

311

If you are outside Edmonton call: 780-442-5311
Email muttartquestions@edmonton.ca
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