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…
This month’s #MemoryMondays are featuring small settler homes! These very small houses were built by early Saskatchewan settlers as temporary shelters until they could build larger, more permanent homes. When…
Food Rationing During the Second World War, many resources were diverted to the war effort. Rationing was introduced across Canada to make sure everyone got their share and to stop…
The Government of Canada is investing in the WDM Saskatoon through $106,410 from PrairiesCan under the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), and $40,790 from Canadian Heritage under the Canada Cultural…
The Curatorial & Corporate Services Centre is currently moving the Small Artifacts and Documents Collection. Learn more about the project here. The first step was to conduct an inventory of…
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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