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Guided Tour
Book Now Description Our guides lead students through the indoor exhibits, sharing information andthought-provoking questions. The visit begins with a video highlighting the history of Saskatchewan before it became a…
Smarter Science Better Buildings
Description Smarter Science Better Buildings is a 2-hour, hands-on program. Students explore the concepts of heat and temperature through the practical application of making our homes more energy efficient. Students…
Self-Guided Visit + Scavenger Hunt
Book Now Description Self-Guided Visits are a wonderful way for learners of all ages to experience the WDM Yorkton. The WDM Yorkton provides curriculum connected scavenger hunts to encourage learning…
Memory Mondays – Summer Fun
August’s #MemoryMondays are here! This month we’re sharing photos of children having fun in the summer. Summers in Saskatchewan may be short, but we try to make the most of…
Memory Mondays – Water-based Activities
This month’s #MemoryMondays post is featuring photos of water-based activities! These photos all come from the WDM’s Barton Collection of photos, which follows multiple generations of one family from a…
WESTERN DEVELOPMENT MUSEUM AND WHITECAP DAKOTA NATION WIN MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN AWARD
The Western Development Museum and Whitecap Dakota Nation are pleased to announce the co-curated exhibit Wapaha Sk̄a Oyate: Living Our Culture, Sharing Our Community at Pion-Era, 1955-69 has won an…
Saskatchewan in Space Part 5: Dafydd Williams
We would like to thank the University of Saskatchewan Space Team, University of Saskatchewan Computer Museum, Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site, Dr. Dafydd Williams, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Douglas…
WESTERN DEVELOPMENT MUSEUM CEO RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE TOP 20 WOMEN LEADERS FOR 2023
The Western Development Museum is thrilled to announce that CEO Joan Kanigan has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 20 Women Leaders for 2023 by The Women Leaders Magazine….
Saskatchewan in Space Part 4: University of Saskatchewan Space Team’s Cube Satellite
We would like to thank the University of Saskatchewan Space Team, University of Saskatchewan Computer Museum, Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site, Dr. Dafydd Williams, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Douglas…
Memory Mondays – Popular Vacation Spots
Now that it’s June and summer weather is here to stay, it’s time for another #MemoryMondays! This month we’re sharing photos of two popular summer vacation spots in Saskatchewan: Prince…
