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Find out what's happening at the Museum by visiting our new Calendar of Events.
SUGARFEST APRIL 20th - A delicious fundraiser for the Didsbury Museum! Come sample a variety of desserts and a beverage for $10 on April 20th at the museum. There will be cakes, cookies, and treats of all kinds! We welcome visitors to stay and socialize a while, and there will be "to-go" options as well. The event begins at 11 am and runs until 3 pm (or when the sugar runs out, whichever comes first). Please call the museum at 403-335-9295 for more information or email us.
MINIATURE SHOW & SHINE - Gear up for one of Didsbury's favourite annual events, the Didsbury Car Show on Saturday, May 11th! Hundreds of antique, vintage and classic cars will line the downtown streets. Then pop over to the Museum and take in our Miniature Show & Shine upstairs in the Museum with the Mountain View Model Railroad Club. Kids of all ages will love it!
MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE - The Historical Society's fiscal year is September 1 to August 31. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Didsbury and District Historical Society, simply call the Museum at 403-335-9295, or come to the Museum during hours of operation. You can also purchase your membership online on our Support the Museum page. Thanks for showing your support!
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Nakoda and Tsuut'ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, indigenous and non, who live, work and play and help us steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory. This sacred gathering place provides us with an opportunity to engage in and demonstrate leadership on reconciliation. |
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. Fondly called the "Old Red Brick School", the building was also home to the first free library in Alberta. In 1918, the school was used as a hospital during the Spanish Flu epidemic, and a yard for the military troops. At more than 8,665 square feet, the Didsbury Museum is one of the largest museums in Mountain View County! Our gorgeous ceilings are 13 feet high! There are 16 rooms including offices and washrooms, 10 of which are complete exhibit rooms. As well as the individual rooms, our hallways are full of displays focusing on our local area heritage. Our Signature Exhibits include over 10,000 artifacts organized in 16 rooms!
The Didsbury Museum welcomes people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. We'd love to have you Become a Member! If you would like to rent the Museum for a committee meeting, off-hours tour, or to hold your wedding in our beautiful chapel, please contact our Museum Manager by e-mail to office@didsburymuseum.ca or by phone to 403-335-9295. |
Click here to purchase the Didsbury Heritage Book - audio version or book.
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DIDSBURY MUSEUM 2110 - 21 Avenue Box 1175 Didsbury, Alberta T0M 0W0 Phone: 403-335-9295 E-Mail Us |
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ADMISSION BY DONATION Suggested donation $5 per person Wheelchair Accessible |
The Didsbury Museum is owned by the Didsbury & District Historical Society and operated by volunteers. The Didsbury and District Historical Society (Didsbury Museum) works with every company to create a custom-made sponsorship recognition and activation program tailored to meet their specific marketing objectives. We would also like to acknowledge the in-kind sponsorship of CDC Electric, Dave's Tree Care, Dee's Treasure Chest, Prairie Whistle Food Co., Stewart's Bees, and Windsor Graphics.
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WINDSOR GRAPHICS |