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Bringing Saskatchewan history to life

A treasure of Saskatchewan history awaits the over 20,000 students who visit a WDM annually as part of a school field trip. There’s no better way to teach Saskatchewan students than to use programs and resources with Saskatchewan inspired connections, links and examples.

To check availability for our current programs, visit our booking page or browse all of our programs below.

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Program Types

The WDM offers a mix of program options. Learn more about each type:

Self-Guided Visits

Explore the Museum with your students, using the provided Museum Quests to investigate your choice of exhibits and artifacts.

Museum-Led Programs

WDM staff or volunteers will lead you and your students through set programming.

Museum staff or volunteers will:

  • Greet your group when you arrive to introduce the program and review the Museum rules.
  • Ensure that all required materials are ready.
  • Lead and facilitate program activities.
  • Leave time for independent exploration of the Museum galleries

Note: Chaperones are still required and will be asked to help students with some activities. Your students may not have a chance explore the whole Museum as part of any one program.

Virtual Programs

A safe opportunity for students to learn from their own classrooms or homes. Virtual programs feature digital content like videos and printable activities like worksheets, crafts, and colouring pages. Some virtual programs may include a live component, such as a Q & A session with WDM Education Staff. Check each program listing carefully for details about what is included.

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Young boy pulls the reigns on a Bennett buggy ride

Self-Guided Visit + Museum Quest

September 2, 2025 – June 26, 2026

Saskatoon

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, High School 10-20-30, Kindergarten, PreK

Museum Quests help chaperoned student groups explore Museum galleries. Students work together to answer challenging, age-appropriate questions about Saskatchewan heritage.
Learn More About Self-Guided Visit + Museum Quest
Learn More About Self-Guided Visit + Museum Quest
Students complete self-guided Museum Quests at the WDM Moose Jaw.

Self-Guided Visit + Museum Quest

September 2, 2025 – June 26, 2026

Moose Jaw

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, High School 10-20-30

Self-guided Museum Quest activity for chaperoned student groups. Students work together to answer challenging, grade-appropriate questions about Saskatchewan heritage.
Learn More About Self-Guided Visit + Museum Quest
Learn More About Self-Guided Visit + Museum Quest
Two students explore the weather exhibit

Self-Guided Visit + Scavenger Hunt

North Battleford

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, High School 10-20-30

Self-guided scavenger hunts for chaperoned student groups. Students work together to answer challenging, age-appropriate questions about Saskatchewan heritage.
Learn More About Self-Guided Visit + Scavenger Hunt
Learn More About Self-Guided Visit + Scavenger Hunt
Young man takes selfie in front of RCMP manequin

Self-Guided Visit + Scavenger Hunt

Yorkton

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Kindergarten, PreK

Self-guided scavenger hunts for chaperoned student groups. Students work together to answer challenging, age-appropriate questions about Saskatchewan heritage.
Learn More About Self-Guided Visit + Scavenger Hunt
Learn More About Self-Guided Visit + Scavenger Hunt
A painting shows buffalo running off a prairie cliff.

Lii Buflo: A Métis Way of Life

October 15, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Yorkton

Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 8, Grade 9

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 bison conservation efforts of Elk Island National Park.
Learn More About Lii Buflo: A Métis Way of Life
Learn More About Lii Buflo: A Métis Way of Life
Young girl stands near Smarter Science Better Buildings workstation

Smarter Science Better Buildings

September 3, 2025 – February 13, 2026

February 24, 2026 – March 10, 2026

March 19, 2026 – April 2, 2026

May 11, 2026 – May 29, 2026

Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton

Grade 7

Students explore the concepts of heat and temperature through hands-on workstations, learning about making our homes more energy efficient. Then, they can explore the Museum galleries with their chaperones while answering questions on sustainability.
Learn More About Smarter Science Better Buildings
Learn More About Smarter Science Better Buildings
Two beautiful Clydsdale horses walk towards the camera. They are yoked together, ready to be hooked to a wagon. A man walks behind, holding the reins. The grass and trees in the bacground are bright green.

Giddy Up and Whoa – It’s on a Horse and Wagon Ride We Go

May 8, 2026

North Battleford

PreK

Learn about horses, how important they are to us today and especially to people a long time ago. Students will take a wagon ride, visit animals in the barn and tour the Museum.
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Learn More About Giddy Up and Whoa – It’s on a Horse and Wagon Ride We Go

Museum Days

June 11, 2026 – June 12, 2026

Saskatoon

Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

Students learn by doing as they try their hand at old-fashioned skills and meet Museum volunteers.
Learn More About Museum Days
Learn More About Museum Days
Child looking intro stereoscope

Museum Day

June 3, 2026

Moose Jaw

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Kindergarten

Students learn by doing as they try their hand at old-fashioned skills, make crafts and meet Museum volunteers who show them their special skills.
Learn More About Museum Day
Learn More About Museum Day
Group of young students walks down the street in WDM North Battleford's Heritage Village. The Museum building is in the background. Driving beside them is a vintage firetruck.

Museum Days

June 4, 2026 – June 5, 2026

North Battleford

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Kindergarten

Students learn by doing as they try their hand at old-fashioned skills, make crafts and meet Museum volunteers who show them their special skills.
Learn More About Museum Days
Learn More About Museum Days
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The Western Development Museum (WDM) is the largest human history museum in Saskatchewan. With a collection of over 75,000 artifacts ranging from pins to locomotives and four locations in the province, the WDM shares the Saskatchewan story from the Treaties to the present day.

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