The Royal Saskatchewan Museum unveiled their latest exhibit today (Thursday) on the Owls of Saskatchewan and launched new programs to go with the new exhibit.

The new display features the 14 owl species found in Saskatchewan, these owls are the Great Gray Owl, Great Horned Owl, Snowy Owl, American Barn Owl, Barred Owl, Long-eared Owl, Short-eared Owl, Northern Hawk Owl, Western Screech Owl, Eastern Screech Owl, Boreal Owl, Burrowing Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, and the Northern Pygmy Owl.

During the summer, the museum will offer owl-themed programming and experiences for guests of all ages. These include a scavenger hunt, postcard stamp station, special theme nights, trivia slideshows, interactive games and activities in the Learning Lab where they can learn about owls and the natural world.

There are also two special features surrounding the owl exhibit.

The first is the Silent Flight Nights. Silent Flight Nights is a calmer environment to learn more about the owls of Saskatchewan. Participation is limited to 75 people. Scotty the T.rex will remain silent for the evening, as will the exhibit alarms. Pre-registration is required.

Theres also the Night Owl Market. The market gives people an opportunity to learn more about Burrowing Owls, and will feature many local vendors.