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The Wetaskiwin and District Heritage Museum celebrates the early history of Wetaskiwin and area. The Museum serves the public by documenting and telling the stories of the courageous individuals who settled here to create the city and district.
Housed in a centrally located, landmark building, it offers a chance to view three floors of exhibits. The larger, more visible facility has enabled the museum to expand upon its mission to preserve the community's heritage. The premises are visitor friendly with elevator access to all three levels. Visitors have year round access to the Museum to enjoy special events and view displays. Canada Day and Pioneer Day celebrations and exhibit openings at the museum continue to be popular events, often marked by games, quizzes and contests. Each year the Museum has bestowed a "Pioneer of the Year Award" to honour an individual that has helped settle the area and has made a significant contribution to the community. There is always something new to see at the Museum as displays are changed, enhanced and improved.
Group tours and school tours are welcomed and continue to increase as children's programs are expanded and developed. The Heritage Museum hosts hundreds of elementary school students each year in the Children's Legacy Center. Programs have been designed to enhance the curriculum of Grades K - 4. Hands-on activities are encouraged through play, as gentle touching is allowed in the Children's Museum. Buttermaking, wool carding, using a scrub board to wash clothes and shopping in a vintage General store are just some of the activities offered. School programs enable youngsters to experience life as it was for the early pioneers. The Women of Aspenland is an on-going project presently featuring 43 local notable women who were instrumental in serving the community and leading community groups, while balancing the demands of rural life and motherhood. One of their stories will be featured here each month. |
| We are the only museum dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Wetaskiwin and area.
Summer Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. New Exhibits and Displays since summer of 2005 |
| Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum 5007 - 50 Avenue Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 0S3 Phone: 352-0227 Fax: 352-0226 Email:
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