News and Events from 2021

 


November 27: Kick Off to the Holidays! (2021)


The Historical museum will be open, free of charge,  Saturday, November 27, between 12 and 4 pm. Drop in to check out our holiday display.  Perhaps you'll also want to check out our firehall, bell, Smoke Jumpers, Indigenous or other exhibits when you visit!


December 11: Family Program Opening (2021)


The Historical museum will be open, free of charge, Saturday, December 11, between 1 and 4 pm. Visit us and join in our family program activity.  Follow our Facebook page for further details.


November 11: Remembrance Day Opening (2021)


The Historical Museum, located at 10 River Street East, is pleased to open our doors for Remembrance Day. The museum will be open, free of charge, between 1 and 4 pm.


November 13: Family Program Opening (2021)


The Historical museum will be open, free of charge, between 1 and 4 pm.  Visit us and join in our family program activity.  Follow our Facebook page for further details.


Live History Performances & Workshops: August 26th and 27th, 2021

Live History Poster 2021 

 

Live History workshop

Performances: Join us this summer and take an adventure through time!  Thursday, August 26th and Friday, August 27th will see historical figures from Prince Albert come to life to engage you in a unique interactive experience. 
  • Thursday: "The Interview"; Performances @ John & Olive Diefenbaker Museum; Audience size 15 people
  • Friday: "Behind Glass"; Performances @ Historical Museum; Audience size 30 people
  • There are three performances each day at 2 pm, 5 pm, and 7 pm. Each performance is approximately one hour in length.
  • Phone 306-764-2992 to purchase your tickets, starting August 3rd.
  • Tickets are $25 per person with proceeds towards the reconstruction of the Nisbet Church and the Blockhouse.  Attendees must be 12 years of age or older.

Mystery Building Theatre Workshops:

  • Attend a workshop with the Live History performers and create your own live history!
  • Workshops start at 10 am Thursday and Friday
  • Location: Historical Museum
  • Cost is $5.00; Includes admission to the museum
  • Phone 306-764-2992 to purchase
  • Limited number of tickets available
  • Attendees must be 8 years of age or older

"The Interview"

It’s the opportunity of a lifetime!  You have an interview to be employed at the home of John and Olive Diefenbaker.  However, you have to pass a difficult interview to obtain the job. The interview takes place on the main floor of the house. A long-time worker at the house will greet you and tell a few stories about the house and community. They have been assigned to oversee the tests you must pass, ranging from mental puzzles to physical chores.

Can you and your audience member team complete the tests in time to successfully obtain your coveted position or will the clock defeat you?

"Behind Glass"

The Historical Museum needs your help!  Artefacts in the museum have been moved around or incorrectly placed.  Staff and volunteers at the museum have no idea who is causing these disturbances.

Historical figures in the Museum will show you around the museum floors and share stories about their lives and the exhibits in the Museum.  Can you figure out which one of them is the culprit?

 


Curiosities and Vintage Items Sale: June 19th

Join us for our Sidewalk Sale on June 19th outside the Historical Museum.

Sidewalk Sale Poster 2021
  • Saturday, June 19th - One day only!
  • Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Location: Outside the Historical Museum at 10 River Street E
  • Check out our collection of vintage, quaint, interesting and old items
  • All items are priced

 


Spring Break Week Activities: April 6th to 9th

Activities at the Historical Museum are available from 1 to 4 pm each day during the spring break.  Covid-19 protocols are in place.  Masks are mandatory to visit the museum; please bring yours.  Click the image to see the full poster.

Link to Spring Break 2021 Poster    
  • Tuesday, April 6th: Museum Scavenger Hunt
  • Wednesday, April 7th: Exploring Beadwork Patterns from the Museum with Leah Dorion
  • Thursday, April 8th: "What is It?" Artifact Guessing Game
  • Friday, April 9th: Riverbank Walking Tour (weather permitting)

Admission is free for these activities.  Contact the Museum Educator at 306-764-2992 or email museumeducator@historypa.com to book your spot.

 


Family Day and Winter Break Week Activities: February 15th to 19th

Free admission to the Historical Museum from 1 to 4 pm each day.  Covid-19 protocols are in place.  Masks are mandatory to visit the museum; please bring yours.  Click the image to see the full poster.

Link to Winter Break 2020 Poster    
  • Monday, February 15th: Family Trees
  • Tuesday, February 16th: Behind-the-scenes tour
  • Wednesday, February 17th: Hand weave a coaster
  • Thursday, February 18th: "Ask a curator" day
  • Friday, February 19th: Notebook making

Book your visit by calling 306-764-2992 or email museumeducator@historypa.com

 


Archive Week: February 8th to 12th

Celebrate Archives Week virtually!  Click the image to see the full poster.

Link to Archives Week Poster   
  • Check out our Facebook page every day for posts featuring our archives.

  • Join our live Question and Answer session on Facebook starting Thursday, February 11th @ 2:00 pm

 


Remembrance Day Opening


The planned opening of the Historical Museum on Wednesday for Remembrance Day has been cancelled.  This decision was made due to the recent snowfall and change in Covid restrictions.

The Historical Museum, located at 10 River Street East, is pleased to open our doors for Remembrance Day. The museum will be open, free of charge, between 1 and 4 pm. Due to limited capacity, we are encouraging people to book a timed entry slot to avoid having to wait. Time slots are every 30 minutes, starting at 1:00 pm. Walk-ins will also be accepted pending space. 

For more information or to book your entry slot please call 306-764-2992 or email museumeducator@historypa.com. You can also book a time slot by filling in this online form. Note: To fill in the online form, you will need to sign in with a gmail account.

COVID-19 prototcols will be in place.  Masks are mandatory to visit the museum; please bring yours.