Our exhibits explore Saskatchewan’s rich history of innovation from the early days of settlement to the modern era. Each exhibit offers a unique window into the people, stories and technologies that shaped life on the prairies. Explore our current exhibits below and see what’s waiting to be discovered at the WDM.
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Yorkton
Lii Buflo: A Métis Way of Life is a travelling exhibit that showcases the historic ties and spiritual bond between the Métis people and the bison, as well as the…
Yorkton
100 Years of Saskatchewan History This exhibit celebrates 100 years of Saskatchewan history. This introduction area dramatically sets the stage for 1905 by giving an overview of the long and…
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Clay Oven The Yorkton WDM clay oven was built in 1975 on the farm of William K. Elaschuk with the assistance of Bob Pearce and Mike Nabozniak (all members of…
Yorkton
In a Prairie Attic: Bladon Family Toys This exhibit showcases more than 200 artifacts which speak of growing up during the settlement period of Saskatchewan. The artifacts tell the story…
Yorkton
Outdoor Agricultural Exhibit Outdoors, pole sheds house tractors and agricultural implements. The six-cylinder Twin City 60-90 HP gas tractor, built by Minneapolis Steel & Machine Company in 1916, was one…
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Railway Station An impressive mural recreates a typical railway station scene from the early 20th century. The artist is Gus Froese, a well-known Saskatchewan painter.
Yorkton
Showcase Rooms Room exhibitsshowcase an array of artifacts from different cultures, including British, German, American, and Ukrainian. American Room Many Americans immigrated the Canadian west at the turn of the…
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Time Square This area of the Museum is designed for children. It is arranged in four sections: “a time to play,” “a time to learn,” “a time to shop,” and…
Yorkton
Yorkton Local History Exhibit Discover how the original Yorkton townsite was established when the York Farmers’ Colonization Company purchased land in 1881.
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Bell and Tower This is the original Yorkton City Hall bell tower erected in 1905 when the combination Library, Fire Hall and City Hall building was constructed. The original bell…