The WDM opens another collection of farm machinery to the public at a hangar at the Saskatoon airport.
April 2, 1949 – The Saskatchewan Legislature passes an act creating the Western Development Museum.
April 21, 1949 – The Board of Directors of the WDM holds its first meeting. The directors are Joe Phelps (Chairman), E.R. Potter, Grant MacEwan, Evan Hardy and Frank Swon.