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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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.

What's Happening at the Museum this Fall?!

Check our Special Events page to learn about our Fall 2025
Special Events - there's a lot of them, just for you!

Coffee & Conversations, Haunted Museum Raffle, Bells of Peace Sunset Ceremony, Annual General Meeting, Christmas activities, and a significant addition to the Museum's collection - the "Democrat" horse-drawn carriage!

Proposed Change to Society Bylaws

Notice to Didsbury and District Historical Society Members: The DDHS Annual General Meeting is coming up on the 13 of November at 7pm at the Didsbury Museum. At that time, we will be proposing a change to the by-laws that will see our fiscal year and future AGM shift. All members in good standing present will be eligible to vote on the motion. Click here to read the entire proposal and Notice of Motion.

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 Room (Including the new "Democrat" horse-drawn carriage, plus 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
  • Miniature Antique & Vintage Cars
  • Outdoor Garden Train
  • Posters from movies and television productions filmed here in Didsbury
  • Schoolroom
  • 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.


Click here to purchase the Didsbury Heritage Book - audio version or book.

The Mountain View Model Railroad Club sponsors a Model Train and Hobby Extravaganza in Carstairs, Alberta at the end of May each year.
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.

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

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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.

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, McDonalds Insurance, Gil's Truck & Auto Repair, Mountain View County, Town of Didsbury, and Ol'Berta Grill House.

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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