Special Features

• Saskatchewan Views the Global Pandemic

  This online exhibition was launched while the Western Development Museum closed our doors to keep our communities safe during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic. For 18 months (April 2020 to September 2021), we collected photographs from Saskatchewan people...

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• At Home Activities

  Looking for some fun at home activities? Check out some of the activities we've added. You'll find Connect the Dots, Colouring Pages, Spot the Difference, and Story Time at the WDM.  Keep checking back as we are always adding more!...

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• Exploring Recipes From The WDM Collection

  Today, if you want to learn how to cook something new, you’ll probably turn to a recipe either online or in a cookbook. In some parts of the world, these handy books have been used for centuries as an easy...

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• George Shepherd – First WDM Curator

  George Shepherd, Honorary Doctor of Laws 1890-1978 Life came full circle for George Shepherd. Born in Canterbury, England on March 20, 1890, George Shepherd and his father immigrated to Canada in 1908, settling near Davidson that fall. The following year,...

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• 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 partners nationally including --- , this exhibit showcases a rich...

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• 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 patented, and probably thousands unrecorded, it is obvious that innovation...

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• BigDoer Blog 1158 Locomotive

  CNR #1158 at the Western Development Museum: receiving a little TLC. Researched, written and photographed by Chris Doering and Connie Biggart. Thanks to Chris and Connie for visitng the WDM North Battleford and for this wonderful story. Learn more

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• 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 wheat were cut and woven into a charm or dolly,...

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