Collections and Conservation staff at the Western Development Museum are continually making decisions about how to store artifacts in our Collections in order to preserve them for the future. In…
Up until recently, horses have been essential to rural life in Saskatchewan. Take a look at this month’s #MemoryMondays photos to see some of the different tasks horses performed around…
When we visit a museum, we don’t often think about the artifacts not on display or how they are stored. The WDM cares for many artifacts currently in long-term storage….
Though students are back at school and the nights are getting colder, there are (hopefully!) still a few warm days ahead. To help cool off, here are four photos of…
The Mystery Watch Upon discharge from a military hospital, pilot William Clarence Johnston received his personal effects, recovered with him from a plane crash site by stretcher bearers in the…
In June, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne. As Canada’s Head of State, she has made multiple visits over the years,…
The doily, a decorative and protective textile once found adorning the tops of furniture in many homes, has largely gone extinct. Often placed under vases, centerpieces and dinnerware on dining…
On July 11, 1972, the WDM Saskatoon opened its doors to the public with its main highlight, “Pioneer Street,” now called Boomtown. To celebrate, our #MemoryMondays feature will highlight a…
The WDM Collection of artifacts represents over 75, 000 artifacts, most of which were generously donated by Saskatchewan people. In fact, we have so many artifacts, that we generally decline…
The Western Development Museum (WDM) is pleased to announce the newest member of the Board of Directors recently appointed by His Honour, The Honourable Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor. The WDM…
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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