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

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - Do you think you might be interested in hosting or behind-the-scenes working with artifacts, gardening or cleaning at the Museum? Our next Volunteer Orientation/Refresher is coming up on Wednesday, February 4th from 2 - 3 pm. Call the museum at 403-335-9295 for more information or just join others here that day!

OUR OLYMPIANS - It's Olympics time! Visit our Special Events page to learn about the athletes from Didsbury and other local communities who participated in the Summer or Winter Olympics at one time or another.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION - One of the most popular events in Didsbury is the Museum's Coffee and Conversation, held the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The next edition takes place on February 18th from 1 to 3 pm. Come learn about the Connect Seniors Support program which aims to support seniors to remain in their homes & stay connected in their communities. Bring your questions!

MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT - Here's a good idea for a February or March birthday gift! How about a membership to the Didsbury and District Historical Society?! Easy ways to buy or renew your membership details are on our SUPPORT THE MUSEUM page.

GIFTING FAMILY VALUABLES - Do you have a personal treasure, a family heirloom or a collection of objects, documents or photographs that you think should be part of the Didsbury Historical Society's collection? Any gifts of artifacts need to be brought in when archivist is here, usually Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please call 403-335-9295 after the holidays to set up a time.

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 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 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, 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.