A treasure of Saskatchewan history awaits the over 20,000 students who visit a WDM annually as part of a school field trip. There’s no better way to teach Saskatchewan students than to use programs and resources with Saskatchewan inspired connections, links and examples.
Museum Manners | Adult Chaperones
September 27, 2019 - | North Battleford
Agriculture is a huge part of Saskatchewan life. Students see the working processes of farming – developing an appreciation for our prairie heritage as they watch and listen. Volunteers bring the Museum grounds to life.
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June 11, 2020 - June 12, 2020 | North Battleford
Students learn by doing as they try their hand at old-fashioned skills, make crafts and meet Museum volunteers who show them their special skills.
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March 3, 2020 - March 20, 2020 | Moose Jaw
May 11, 2020 - May 29, 2020 | North Battleford
January 22, 2020 - February 14, 2020 | Saskatoon
October 15, 2019 - November 1, 2019 | Yorkton
In this hands-on workshop, students explore the concepts of heat and temperature through the practical application of making our homes more energy efficient.
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May 8, 2020 - | North Battleford
Learn about horses, how important they are to us today and especially to people a long time ago. Students will take a wagon ride, visit animals in the barn and tour the Museum.
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Learn about holiday traditions from around the world through activities and crafts.
2019 dates TBA.
Enhance your Museum visit by adding one of our Hands-On Activities. Note that Activities are only available as part of a pre-booked Museum visit or program.
In this Activity, with hands-on participation, students create a length of rope for their classroom using a traditional rope making machine.
School visit or program admission applies.
Enhance your Museum visit by adding one of our Hands-On Activities. Note that Activities are only available as part of a pre-booked Museum visit or program.
In this Activity, use a hand-crank ice cream freezer to make ice cream and get a sample to taste.
School visit or program admission applies.
Enhance your Museum visit by adding one of our Hands-On Activities. Note that Activities are only available as part of a pre-booked Museum visit or program.
In this Activity, hand-churn butter and get a sample to taste.
School visit or program admission applies.
Self-guided scavenger hunts for chaperoned student groups. Students work together to answer challenging, age-appropriate questions about Saskatchewan heritage.
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Students tour the Museum at their own pace with the opportunity to spend time in areas that interest them. Students must be accompanied by a chaperone. NOTE: The Heritage Village is open seasonally. Please ask to be sure it will be open for your visit.
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Located on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories and the Homeland of the Métis, the Western Development Museum (WDM) is the largest human history museum in Saskatchewan. With a collection.more....
North Battleford
Saskatoon
Yorkton
Moose Jaw