WG Hardy Classics Museum - University of Alberta

WG Hardy Classics Museum - University of Alberta in Edmonton invites visitors to explore ancient artifacts that bring early world cultures to life. Housed within the Department of History & Classics, this permanent exhibition showcases the WG Hardy Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Classical Antiquities. The collection spans early Mesopotamian civilizations in modern-day Iraq, the Iron Age culture of ancient Palestine, the Classical and Hellenistic periods of Greece, Roman Italy and the wider Roman provinces. Travellers can view Greek and Roman decorated pottery, an extensive selection of ancient coins, finely crafted glassware and intricate jewellery. Each piece offers insight into daily life, artistry and belief systems of the ancient world, creating a thoughtful, museum-style experience in the heart of Edmonton.