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A Saskatchewan Story

A Saskatchewan Story Celebrate A Saskatchewan Story! Check out a few highlights of this exhibit below. Meet the Worthys Ride along with the Worthy family as they travel on a…

Saskatchewan Innovations – Patent Index

Throughout our province’s history, Saskatchewan people have created an amazing variety of devices – everything from kitchen gadgets and personal gear to agricultural and industrial equipment. With about 3,200 inventions…

Transportation Gallery

Transportation Gallery This exhibit includes a wide range of modes of transportation from horse-drawn to motorized including agricultural, commercial and private vehicles. It also features a delightful gallery of miniatures…

The Cancer Bomb

The Cancer Bomb The Cancer Bomb exhibit features the original Cobalt-60 Beam Therapy Unit, also known as the cobalt bomb, and honours the inspiring story of the first successful treatment…

Wheat Straw Weaving

Safeguarding the Future Weaving straw is an ancient practice, from a time thousands of years ago when charms and magic were part of daily life. The last standing stalks of…

Fuelled by Innovation

Fuelled by Innovation Explore the world of alternative fuel vehicles. Some are homegrown in Saskatchewan; others came from beyond our borders. From the practical to the fanciful, all reflect a…

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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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