To continue safeguarding Saskatchewan’s heritage and delivering high-quality exhibits and programs, the Western Development Museum will implement updated admission pricing effective April 1, 2026. This adjustment supports artifact preservation, educational…
We will feature a selection of films from the Yorkton Film Festival
Animals are everywhere in the museum!! Some are stuffed, some are toys and some are photographs. Search through the galleries to find these 8 animals and write down where you…
Shoes come in many different sizes and styles. Everything from winter boots to summer sandals, from running shoes to fancy heels. Some people have a couple pairs of shoes and…
Step back in time for an afternoon of hands-on family fun! Try your hand at butter and ice cream making, get creative with crafts, enjoy a relaxing wagon ride, and…
Discover history in your hands! Join us on Saturdays throughout May to interact with a selection of artifacts from our Hands-On Collection. This drop-in experience offers a unique opportunity to…
Discover history in your hands! Join us on Saturdays throughout May to interact with a selection of artifacts from our Hands-On Collection. This drop-in experience offers a unique opportunity to…
Registration Details Celebrate with Mom, Grandma, Auntie, and the whole family with this special one-hour workshop. Together you will create a unique arrangement of leather flowers! This workshop involves the…
Registration Step back in time and discover life in early Saskatchewan at the Western Development Museum’s Blast from the Past Summer Camp! This engaging summer experience invites kids to explore…
Learn the art of leather craft through this hands-on workshop. This session combines historical context with practical instruction to complete a drawstring pouch. No previous experience is needed—just bring your…
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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