Find out what's happening at the Museum by visiting our new Calendar of Events.

MINIATURE CAR SHOW RETURNS! - Back by popular demand, it's the Museum's Miniature Car Show - May 10th - the same day as Didsbury's "Big" Car Show! The "train guys" with the Mountain View Model Railroad Club will have their own Miniature Show and Shine upstairs in the Railroad Room! Details on our Special Events page.

RENT THE MUSEUM - Did you know? 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. For details, call the Museum Manager at 403-335-9295 or visit our Rentals Page.

CRIB ON SATURDAYS - Lots of people in Didsbury are taking in some fun afternoons with board games and card games. The Museum is pleased to be part of the fun, offering crib games on Saturday mornings. Pop in any time and see if you can start your weekend with a 29!

COFFEE & CONVERSATION MAY 21 - Held the third Wednesday of the month, Coffee and Conversation is one of the most popular monthly events in Didsbury, as people gather at the museum to visit with each other, and to learn about the history of our town, and the individuals who have made our county so rich and beautiful. This month we have a two-fer. Come hear Kathleen Windsor talk about her experience as a host in the Maple Leaf student exchange program with Miki Town, Japan. Our 2nd speaker will be Dan Harder of the MVF Community Care Society. This society hosted the Didsbury Show & Shine. Come hear how it went, how many cars & about the society that put it all together.

SECRETARY NEEDED - The Didsbury and District Historical Society is looking for a Board Secretary. Term ends mid-November 2025. Please contact the Museum Manager at 403-335-9295 or by e-mail to office@didsburymuseum.ca.

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 on three floors!

• Agriculture (Tools and Implements)
• Coming of the Railroad
• Didsbury Pioneer newspaper printing press
• Didsbury Rural Fire Protection truck
• Hair Salon and Barbershop (complete with an old-fashioned Barber's Pole)
• History of Churches & Worship in our community
• Homestead Room
• Local Indigenous Peoples display
  • Includes a tribute honouring Didsbury's past Fire Chief, Councillor and Mayor, Richard (Rick) Mousseau, a member of the Saulteux tribe.
  • Also includes an exhibit from the estate of Amy Wilson, the first white nurse to work in the north. Amy was born and is buried in Didsbury.
• Medical Clinic and Epidemic Artifacts
• Mercantile General Store
• Military Room & Service Organizations
  • War Brides - tribute to Didsburian, Margaret Brinson
  • Veterans Banner Project
• Miniature Antique & Vintage Cars
• Outdoor Garden Train
• Posters from movies and television productions filmed here in Didsbury
• Schoolroom
  • Didsbury's First Teacher, Ephraim Weber, Penpal to Lucy Maud Montgomery of Anne of Green Gables fame.
• Sports Memorabilia
• Uranium Glass - Located in our Homestead Room, this collection is a rarity in museums, and a beauty when it glows!
• Plus, historical photos of the Town of Didsbury, people, buildings, and school classes, as well as historic books of Didsbury and other places of interest.

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.

The Mountain View Model Railroad Club is an integral part of the Didsbury Museum. Their exhibits, both indoor and the new Outdoor Garden Train, are a highlight with all our visitors.

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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.
Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Buy-Low Foods Didsbury, Front Porch Realty, Gil's Truck & Auto Repair, Mountain View County, and the Town of Didsbury.

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.