In-person Arts & Culture

Momentary Museum | Sensing the City

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
1:30pm to 4:30pm

Edmonton Public Library (Millwoods)
Free
Selected as a Taproot pick
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15

What did Edmonton sound like a century ago? What aromas filled its streets? Which flavours have disappeared from our tables? How did we experience the different seasons? How have disability, language, culture, and accessibility shaped the way you sense and navigate the city? How do the various senses help you find belonging in Edmonton?

Join us for an interactive pop-up museum where you are the curator. Bring an everyday object that connects to Edmonton's sensory history, a vintage recipe card, a photograph of a vanished restaurant, fabric from a memorable celebration, or anything that tells a story of Edmonton through sight, sound, smell, taste, or touch.

Special Guests: Provincial Archives of Alberta

Archivists from the PAA will share fascinating treasures from their collection, including audio of vintage Edmonton square dance callers and historic recipe cards with ingredients you won't find today. They'll also offer expert advice on preserving your personal collections and how to donate objects to archives.

Event Highlights:

Share your object's story with the community

Professional photography of your artifact (yours to keep!)

  • Discover how others experience the city's history through their senses
  • Learn preservation tips from archival experts
  • Connect with fellow history enthusiasts
  • All ages welcome. Free event.

Help us create a momentary museum that captures Edmonton's sensory memories—one object, one story at a time.


Edmonton Public Library (Millwoods)

2610 Hewes Way NW
Edmonton, AB, T6L 0A9


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