Charles D. Walcott in the Burgess Shale fossil quarry, 1911. Smithsonian Institution Archives.
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Here’s a quick post to tide you over:
The Whyte Museum has a number of new exhibitions.
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Box 160, 111 Bear Street
Banff, Alberta T1L 1A3
403.762.2291
A Fossil Paradise:
The Discovery of the Burgess Shale by Charles D. Walcott
Until September 7, 2009
One hundred years ago a discovery was made near Field, B.C. that drastically changed our view of the history of life on Earth. A Fossil Paradise: The Discovery of the Burgess Shale by Charles D. Walcott, is an exploration of the Burgess Shale’s early excavations, including vintage panoramic photos, site artifacts, and a profile of the man who made the great discovery as told by his personal field notes and letters. Unique to this exhibition is the addition of 3-D scientific renderings of some animals from the Burgess Shale by Marianne Collins. Also included is a selection of fossils from the Burgess Shale that were collected over the last 30 years by the Royal Ontario Museum (which holds the world’s largest collection) under Parks Canada Permits. Learn more.
The Art of Robert Bateman
Produced by David J. Wagner, L.L.C.
Until September 7, 2009
Explore over 50 signature artworks by Canadian icon Robert Bateman, including oils, acrylics, works on paper, sculpture, and sketchbooks. Learn more. Please note: To accommodate the addition of the exhibition celebrating the discovery of the Burgess Shale, a few of the Bateman paintings and prints have been removed, but pieces of sculpture and a selection of the artist’s personal sketchbooks were added. Come and take another look!
The Stuff of Legend: The Luxton Family in Banff and the Bow Valley
Until October 31, 2009
The Stuff of Legend showcases the many wonderful artifacts and photographs of the Luxton and McDougall families, as well as several video vignettes produced by The Banff Centre which incorporate the recollections of Stoney elders and others who remember the Luxtons.
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