Museum Days

Saskatoon

June 11, 2026 - June 12, 2026

Grades:

Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

Subjects:

Science, Social Studies

Program Cost:

$5.00 per student + GST

Length:

2 hours

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Description

During this two-hour program, WDM volunteers and staff will bring the Museum alive, inside and out, with demonstrations, interpretations, displays and activities. Students, accompanied by a chaperone/teacher, may try their hand at different heritage skills under the direction of WDM staff and volunteers. Teachers/Chaperones will be provided with a map showing where activities will be taking place.

Students may try their hand at making rope, turning wheat into flour, writing with a nib pen and ink, washing clothes on a scrub board and squeezing them through a hand-turned wringer, learn the basics of stitching and more! They may even watch a blacksmith shape a red hot iron rod into a nail.

In addition to their participation in the hands-on activities and demonstrations,
students will also have time to look through the galleries with their teacher or
chaperone.

Download the full booklet with further program information (PDF).

Download the 2025 Museum Days Map (PDF).

Program Type

Museum-Led

WDM staff or volunteers will lead you and your students through set programming. Museum staff or volunteers will:

Greet your group when you arrive to introduce the program and review the Museum rules.
Ensure that all required materials are ready.
Lead and facilitate program activities.

Note: Chaperones are still required and will be asked to help students with some activities. Your students may not have a chance to explore the whole Museum as part of any one program.

Curriculum Connections

NOTE: Activities may vary from year to year, which means that some curriculum connections may change.

Grade 2
Social Studies IN2.1
Social Studies IN2.2
Social Studies DR2.1
Social Studies RW2.1
Physical Education PE2.5

Grade 3
Social Studies IN3.1
Social Studies IN3.2
Social Studies RW3.1
Social Studies RW3.3
Physical Education PE3.5

Grade 4
Social Studies IN4.2
Social Studies IN4.3
Social Studies DR4.1
Social Studies DR4.2
Social Studies RW4.1
Physical Education PE4.4

Grade 5
Social Studies DR5.2
English Language Arts CR5.1
English Language Arts AR5.1
Physical Education PE5.4

Grade 6
English Language Arts CR6.5
English Language Arts CC6.5

How to Book or Inquire

For more information, please contact at 1-306-931-1910 or saskatoon.ed@wdm.ca.

Chaperone Ratios: Groups are expected to provide chaperones (including teachers) at a ratio of 1 adult per 5 students. These chaperones are admitted free of charge. Support staff and chaperones for students with significant needs are allowed at a 1:1 ratio at no charge.

Admission for additional adults beyond the required number is $14 each.

Visiting with multiple classes: It is possible for two classes from the same school to participate in this program. Classes may book together, but must indicate the name and contact information of all educators that will be attending on their joint booking.

School Booking and Cancellation Policy

Please review this information prior to completing your booking.

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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.

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