The Didsbury Museum, situated in the Town of Didsbury, Alberta, has been established to tell the story of the founding, settlement and development of the community in and surrounding the Town of Didsbury from the late 1800s to the present.
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Rent the Didsbury Museum

The Didsbury Museum is owned and operated by the Didsbury and District Historical Society. The building was constructed in 1907 as a school, and was designated a Provincial Historic Site in 1997.

The Museum is ideal for a committee meeting, off-hours tour, family reunions, birthday parties, baby showers, team building, celebrations of life, or for holding your wedding in our beautiful chapel. It provides a truly unique atmosphere, guaranteed to make your event a memorable success.

Many of our rentals take place in the Mercantile Room, which has tables and chairs and a full kitchen for your convenience. Another room chosen for its unique character and ambience is the Schoolroom, which provides fond memories for families and school reunions. Come talk to our Museum Manager about what might suit your gathering the best.

Our dedicated staff are committed to providing a valuable experience to ensure that each event meets or exceeds your expectations.

Whether you're hosting a fundraiser, celebration, or corporate gathering, our facilities are designed to support your needs seamlessly.
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If you would like to rent the Museum, please contact our Museum Manager by e-mail to office@didsburymuseum.ca or by phone to 403-335-9295.

How to Get Here

Directions from Calgary:
North on Highway 2 (QE II Hwy)
Turn west on Exit 326 onto Highway 582 (towards Didsbury)
Go 4 miles west to Didsbury
Continue west on 20th Avenue (was Hwy 582)
Turn right (north) onto 21st Avenue. You can't miss the beautiful historic building!		 Directions from Red Deer:
South on Highway 2 (QE II Hwy)
Turn west on Exit 326 onto Highway 582 (towards Didsbury)
Go 4 miles west to Didsbury
Continue west on 20th Avenue (was Hwy 582)
Turn right (north) onto 21st Avenue. You can't miss the beautiful historic building!

Enhance your time in Didsbury
While in Didsbury, let your event participants know they can visit these special features:

  • Take a leisurely stroll through our beautiful downtown and enjoy our self-guided Heritage Walking Tour. As you visit our downtown, stop and read our historical plaques on the buildings. Imagine what it was like "back in the day".
  • Right in the heart of downtown is our Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Station - Built in 1902.
  • Drive around town and take in the heritage conservation efforts of our residents on their heritage homes.
  • 9-Hole Golf Course, Aquatic Centre with waterslide, Rosebud Valley Campground, Didsbury Elks Campground, plus our North Wetlands Memorial Park is a great place to relax and check out the wildlife.
  • Visit our neighbouring museums: Mountain View Museum in Olds; Carstairs Heritage Centre; Sundre Pioneer Village

WHEELCHAIR/STROLLER ACCESSIBLE - ELEVATOR
FREE STREET PARKING - BICYCLE RACKS ON SITE
SERVICE DOGS ONLY

While renting our facility, you are welcome to take photographs and short video clips of the Museum and exhibits but please avoid photographing or recording people without their consent.

MUSEUM FLOOR PLAN

Decorate your event with special items from home.

The Mercantile Room has all the feeling of an old-time heritage store, with all the amenities of a modern kitchen at your disposal.

Imagine a high school reunion in a turn-of-the-century schoolroom! Fun for everyone.

The Didsbury Museum is one of the most loved buildings in town and hosts many signature events in Didsbury. DIDSBURY MUSEUM
2110 - 21 Avenue
Box 1175
Didsbury, Alberta
T0M 0W0
Phone: 403-335-9295
E-Mail Us		 HOURS:
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Plan 1 - 2 hours for your visit
ADMISSION BY DONATION
Suggested donation
$5 per person

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Street Parking

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 The Didsbury Museum has been recognized by the Alberta Museums Association. The Didsbury Museum is a non-profit making, permanent institution, in the service of society and its development, and open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates, and exhibits, for the purpose of study, education, and enjoyment, material evidence of people and their environment.     To qualify as a Provincial Historic Resource, historic places like the Didsbury Museum must normally be associated with a significant aspect of Alberta's past and retain the physical site features necessary to convey this significance. Click here to share your experiences on TripAdvisor.
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The Didsbury Museum is owned by the Didsbury & District Historical Society and operated by volunteers.
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