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The 50th Anniversary of Boomtown Street, 1972 – 2022
This summer marked 50 years since the Western Development Museum Saskatoon moved to its current location and opened “Boomtown Street” – providing years of memories and a sense of wonder…
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY OF THE WDM 65th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Join us in celebrating 65 years of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Western Development Museum. The celebration includes music, demonstrations and cake. The Women’s Auxiliary preserves old-fashioned crafts through demonstration….
Framed or Unframed: How Museums Make Storage Decisions
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…
Wapaha Sk̄a Oyate: Living Our Culture, Sharing Our Community at Pion-Era, 1955 – 69
Taŋyáŋ yahípi – Welcome Together in the spirit of Reconciliation and partnership, Whitecap Dakota Nation and the Western Development Museum (WDM) invite you to learn each of our perspectives on…
Memory Mondays – Horses
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…
Pioneer Threshermen’s Club Flea Market and Craft Sale
It could be new to you! You never know what treasures you might find at one of Saskatoon’s best flea markets. Information Ken 1-306-280-0680
Creating Custom Housings
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….
Memory Mondays – Water Play
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…
Saskatoon Festival of Trees
Take in the magic of the holiday season as you view dozens of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, and gingerbread houses. There are many other special events taking place during…
Pop In and Play With the WDM
Join us in the Education Room for on-going activities throughout the day in two different zones. Take this opportunity to have your child connect with the WDM and our hands-on…
