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EASTER HOURS - The Didsbury Museum will be closed on Good Friday (April 3rd) and Easter Sunday (April 5th). Regular Hours on Saturday, April 4th (10 am - 4 pm). On Monday, April 6th, we will be open from 10 am - 2 pm, and by appointment only from 2 - 4 pm. To visit then, please make arrangements by calling 403-978-0366.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION - Mark April 15th on your calendar as we celebrate National Canadian Film Day with 100s of other communities across Canada. We're featuring a movie matinee of "A Bear Named Winnie". Free to attend - and there's popcorn too!

SATURDAY IS CARD DAY! - Come on over to the Museum between 10 am and 1 pm for a rip-snortin' game or two. Not only crib or bridge, but the Mountain View Model Railroad Club have also resumed activities at the Didsbury Museum! Bring your youngster over to meet the "Train Guys"!

WE'VE UPDATED OUR GIFT SHOP - Museum Gift Shop cabinet and area is full of antiques, novelty items, hand-crafted items, branded souvenirs, greeting cards, books, and postcards. The Shop also had an adorable addition this winter - an ultra-soft classic moose character perfectly suited to represent Didsbury's favourite wildlife. This 5½ inch charm/keyring is just $15, and would make a terrific gift for your little one!

FUNDRAISING FOR OUR BOILERS - The new boilers have been installed and the old system has been removed! We still need financial assistance to cover the costs. We have relatively easy ways to help us - details on our SUPPORT THE MUSEUM page.

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. 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 Room
  • "Democrat" horse-drawn carriage
• 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 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, 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.