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WDM Saskatoon Parking Lot Construction Complete
The WDM Saskatoon is thrilled to announce the completion of the parking lot construction. Announced in July, this project consisted of a complete excavation of the parking area and the…
RNWMP Jail Cell
RNWMP Jail Cell In 1914, just two Royal North-West Mounted Police (RNWMP) officers were responsible for patrolling 32 townships around the town of Watson, Saskatchewan, an area of over 3,000…
Kimi Wakabayashi’s Kimono
Kimi Wakabayashi’s Kimono In September of 1930, the Canadian government issued an order-in-council that prohibited the landing of “Asiatic” immigrants in Canada. Tokujiro Wakabayashi, from Shiga prefecture in Japan, had…
Métis Buckskin Jacket
Métis Buckskin Jacket For nearly two centuries, the Métis have been known for their flowing floral beadwork and unique buckskin coat designs. Starting in the early 1800s, Métis women began…
Comfortractor
Comfortractor The name said it all: The 1938 Minneapolis-Moline Comfortractor claimed the convenience and safety features that are now standard in farm tractors. Its only drawback? The Comfortractor arrived 30…
Meilicke Calculator
Meilicke Calculator Carl Meilicke felt that no math problem needed to be solved twice, so in 1896 he invented a calculator to prove his point. Meilicke was born in Wyndham,…
Narrative Threads: Crafting the Canadian Quilt
We are thrilled to be part of the Virtual Museum of Canada’s project – Narrative Threads: Crafting the Canadian Quilt! Produced by the Textile Museum of Canada in conjunction with…
Once Upon a Christmas
Once Upon A Christmas Reopens November 2026 Capturing the magic and make-believe of the season! Since 1987, the Once Upon A Christmas exhibit has delighted visitors, young and old. The…
Precious Metal – Agricultural Machinery Exhibit
Precious Metal – Agricultural Machinery Exhibit The WDM has one of the largest agricultural machinery collections in Canada. In this exhibit, giant gasoline tractors and steam traction engines from the…
Boomtown Street
Boomtown Street Saskatchewan boomed with economic activity from the turn of the century to 1914. Land seekers flooded the west and towns grew almost overnight. 1910 Boomtown, an indoor representation…
