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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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Cozy living room scene with a glowing (fake) fireplace, green braided rug ont he floor, and armchair beside a decorated Christmas tree.

A Christmas Long Ago – In-Museum Program

December 1, 2025 – December 19, 2025

Moose Jaw

Grade 1, Grade 2, Kindergarten

A Christmas Long Ago is a two-hour, Museum-led program that provides an opportunity for students to learn about 1910 settler life and, in particular, about family traditions during the Christmas season in rural Saskatchewan.
Learn More About A Christmas Long Ago – In-Museum Program
Learn More About A Christmas Long Ago – In-Museum Program
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
A student makes ice cream with a volunteer.

Self – Guided Visit + Ice Cream Making

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, Kindergarten

Enhance your Museum visit by choosing one of our Hands-On Activities. In this Activity, use a hand-cranked ice cream maker to create soft-serve ice cream and taste a sample. After the demonstration, students complete a self-guided Museum Quest to help them explore the galleries with their chaperones.
Learn More About Self – Guided Visit + Ice Cream Making
Learn More About Self – Guided Visit + Ice Cream Making
A student milks a wooden cow at the WDM Moose Jaw.

Self- Guided Visit + Butter Making

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, Kindergarten

Enhance your museum visit by choosing one of our Hands-On Activities. In this activity, students will milk our wooden cow Bessie then shake jars to make butter and get a sample to taste. After the demonstration, students complete a self-guided Museum Quest to help them explore the galleries with their chaperones.
Learn More About Self- Guided Visit + Butter Making
Learn More About Self- Guided Visit + Butter Making
Picture of red and white snowbird planes

Wings and Wheels

September 2, 2025 – June 26, 2026

Moose Jaw

Grade 5, Grade 6

The Wings and Wheels program offers students an educational and engaging way to learn about the influence of the natural environment on Saskatchewan’s communities and their methods of transportation.
Learn More About Wings and Wheels
Learn More About Wings and Wheels
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
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
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