To continue safeguarding Saskatchewan’s heritage and delivering high-quality exhibits and programs, the Western Development Museum will implement updated admission pricing effective April 1, 2026. This adjustment supports artifact preservation, educational…
Join the Easter hunt! Pick up a seek and find activity sheet on the table just before the glass doors. Search the Museum Galleries for Easter baskets around the galleries…
Buy Tickets Details How did people move across Saskatchewan before highways stretched from town to town? How did communities stay connected across vast distances, changing seasons and growing industries? Join…
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By Kaiti Hannah, Curatorial Associate On June 26, 1976, the WDM Moose Jaw officially opened to the public in a ceremony officiated by Premier Allan Blakeney. The construction grant had been approved…
Pick up a seek and find activity sheet on the table just before the glass doors. Search the Museum Galleries for images of elements of Saskatchewan's nature. After you're done,…
In recognition of International Women's Day on March 8th, the WDM Moose Jaw invites you to learn about important women in history through our Seek and Find activity. Pick up…
Register Now Registration closes July 10, 2026. Camp Description Our campers embark on a journey through time, exploring the rich history and heritage of Saskatchewan while having fun along the…
Short films from the National Film Board will be shown in our theatre throughout the day on a repeating loop. To Wake Up the Nakota Language – Louise BigEagle, 2017…
Here’s your chance to see what Saskatchewan Grade 7 students are learning about! Compare buildings made today and from the past on their energy efficiency and learn about recent trends…
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.
The WDM’s facilities are situated in Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories and the Homeland of the Métis. The provincial boundaries for Saskatchewan also include Treaty 2, Treaty 5, Treaty 8 and Treaty 10 territories. Please visit WDM Reconciliation for more information.
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