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 Find out what's happening at the Museum by visiting our new Calendar of Events.
HAUNTED MUSEUM RAFFLE - Enter for your chance to win. Each ticket has a 1 in 75 chance at taking home one of our fabulous prize baskets! Tickets are available to anyone 18 or older, and all proceeds go directly toward supporting the Didsbury Museum's boiler replacement project. There's EIGHT different baskets ranging from $50 to $500!! [1 @ $500 - 1 @ $250 - 3 @ $100 - 3 @ $50]
The draw will take place on October 31, 2025. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased at the Didsbury Museum. We'll also have table set up at Save On Foods and Value Drug Mart over the next few weeks. (License #749655 - 600 tickets printed)
MUSEUM CLOSED SATURDAYS TEMPORARILY - Starting on November 1, and until such time as we are able to get heat running in the museum, we will not be open on Saturdays. We will continue our efforts to keep the museum above freezing, and visitors have been wearing coats as they tour, but it is not possible to keep the large areas warm enough to keep our volunteers comfortable. We will continue to open Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 4pm.
If you have a heater designed for large spaces that you are willing to lend to the museum for a while, please contact the Museum Manager at 403-335-9295.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - The Annual General Meeting for the Didsbury and District Historical Society is on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7 pm at the Didsbury Museum, 2110 - 21 Avenue. Agenda includes A Year in Review, Auditor's Report, and Election of Officers. Come for munchies as we recap 2025 and look ahead to 2026. We hope you will come to our AGM to learn more, and perhaps even become a member and help lead us with your skills and talents into the next year. Everyone welcome!
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION - One of the afternoons people in Didsbury look forward to the most, is the monthly Coffee & Conversation at the Didsbury Museum. Our November C&C takes place on the 19th from 1 - 3 pm, and we have a very special guest speaking as we recognize the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Gerry Richire will relay stories from when she lived in The Netherlands during and after WWII. Coffee, tea, and treats for everyone.
 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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