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![]() Find out what's happening at the Museum by visiting our new Calendar of Events.
HAPPY FAMILY DAY - The Didsbury Museum will be open by appointment only on Alberta Family Day, Monday, February 17, 2025. Please call the museum at 403-335-9295 or the manager at 403-978-0366 or email us at office@didsburymuseum.ca for more information or to book a time. We have many volunteers who would love to open the museum for private tours for you and your family. Regular business hours return on Tuesday.
COFFEE & CONVERSATION FEB 19 - The Museum's monthly special treat for everyone is Coffee & Conversation, held the third Wednesday of each month from 1 - 3 pm. February's guest speaker is Didsbury's own, Lyndsay Wasko, artist, designer, and author/illustrator. Everyone is welcome to come, chat, enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of iced tea, and explore the Museum.
WILD ROSE GEOCACHING - The Didsbury Museum is a satellite location for Wild Rose Homecoming 2025 and we have recently had a virtual published on the property. Who knows what other surprises lay in store for August!
SECRETARY NEEDED - The Didsbury and District Historical Society is looking for a Board Secretary for the 2024-2025 term (till mid-November 2025). This is a volunteer position. As a member of the Executive, the Secretary is one of the signing authorities of the Society. The main task is to record minutes during monthly Board meetings. We are happy to provide training, should that be required. To fully understand the role, 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!
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 |
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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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