
ORCAS
EXPLORE
Dive deep into the stories and science that surround the magnificent apex predator of the oceans.










YOU SAY KILLER.
WE SAY ORCA.
Orcas have long been feared in Western cultures as "killer whales." This engaging exhibition traces the evolution of our beliefs about orcas, from fear to admiration and awe.
Follow the currents of scientific research, popular culture, and Indigenous beliefs to gain a new appreciation of these sophisticated animals, their complex social structures, stunning intelligence, and the surprising consequences of captivity.


MEET
THE RULERS
OF THE
WATERVERSE.
UPCOMING EVENTS

OPENING DAY: FREE PINS AND POSTERS!
MAY 16
Dive into Orcas: Our Shared Future on opening day and get a free limited-edition Orcas pin! Mammoth Pass holder? The first 100 passholders through the doors will get a special Orcas poster. (One poster per pass, while supplies last).

Free film screening: 'Free Willy'
MAY 17 | 3 PM
Splash into the weekend and be washed away with nostalgia at a free film screening of Free Willy, in partnership with the City of Edmonton. This film screening will take place outdoors at Churchill Square.

Guest lecture: Joshua McInnes
MAY 29
Discover why orcas are 4000 kg of blubbery joy with researcher Joshua McInnes from the UBC Marine Mammal Research Institute. Learn about the feeding behaviours, diet, and ecology of Transient (Biggs) orcas and Risso’s Dolphins.

CHILL TO
THE MAGICAL
SOUNDS OF
PREDATORS.
Orcas: Our Shared Future is included with your general admission from May 16 - October 19.
GET TICKETSJoin our pod! Get an annual Mammoth Pass to visit Orcas: Our Shared Future over and over
GET A MAMMOTH PASSCette exposition est offerte en anglais et en français.
All primary exhibition texts within the Orcas: Our Shared Future exhibition are presented in English, French, and Braille. These texts are also available for download as BRF files for electronic braille devices and as Word and PDF files for voice-over software.
Orcas: Our Shared Future is a joint venture between the Royal BC Museum and MuseumsPartner.