List of museums in Saskatchewan facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

This page lists all the cool museums you can visit in Saskatchewan! Museums are special places that collect and take care of interesting objects. These objects can be about history, art, science, or culture. They are then shown to the public for everyone to learn from and enjoy. This list also includes art galleries that are open to everyone, like those at universities. We haven't included museums that only exist online.

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Awesome Museums in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has many different kinds of museums. Here are some of them, grouped by the type of amazing things you can discover!

History and Local Life Museums

These museums help us understand what life was like in the past, especially in different towns and areas across Saskatchewan.

Abernethy Nature-Heritage Museum in Abernethy: Learn about the local culture and nature.
Alameda & District Heritage Museum in Alameda: Discover the history of the local area.
Allan Community Heritage Museum in Allan: Explore the history of this community.
Alex Youck School Museum in Regina: See what a one-room schoolhouse was like long ago. It's run by Regina Public Schools.
Arcola Museum in Arcola: Check out a furnished log house from early settlers, and even an old steam car!
Assiniboia & District Museum in Assiniboia: Learn about the local history of the area.
Athol Murray College Archives & Museum in Wilcox: Discover the history of Athol Murray College of Notre Dame.
Avonlea Heritage Museum in Avonlea: See pioneer artifacts and learn about local history.
Bateman Historical Museum in Bateman: Find out about the history of this "ghost town."
Bengough & District Museum in Bengough: Explore the local history of Bengough.
Big River Memorial Museum in Big River: Learn about the history of this northern town.
Birch Hills & District Museum in Birch Hills: Features local history and old farm equipment.
Blaine Lake Public Library and Museum in Blaine Lake: Located in an old railway station, it shares local history.
Blumenfeld & District Heritage Site in Prelate: Learn about pioneers and old churches in the St. Peter & St. Paul Blumenfeld Church.
Borden & District Historical Museum in Borden: Discover the history of the Borden area.
Bresaylor Heritage Museum in Bresaylor: Explore the local history of Bresaylor.
Briercrest & District Museum in Briercrest: Learn about the history of this district.
Brock Municipal Museum in Brock: Find out about the local history of Brock.
Cabri & District Museum in Cabri: Discover the history of Cabri and its surroundings.
Canwood Museum in Canwood: Learn about the local history of Canwood.
Central Butte District Museum in Central Butte: Explore the history of the Central Butte area.
Choiceland Museum in Choiceland: Find out about the local history of Choiceland.
Civic Museum of Regina in Regina: This museum tells the story of Regina city's history.
Climax Community Museum in Climax: Learn about the local history of Climax.
Coronach District Museum in Coronach: Discover the history of the Coronach area.
Country Craft Shoppe & Homestead Museum in Hodgeville: Explore local history and crafts.
Cudworth Museum in Cudworth: Located in an old railway station, it shares local history.
Cupar Heritage Museum in Cupar: Learn about the heritage of Cupar.
Diefenbaker House in Prince Albert: This is a pioneer homestead run by the Prince Albert Historical Society.
Dodsland & District Museum in Dodsland: Discover the history of the Dodsland area.
Duck Lake Interpretive Centre in Duck Lake: Located in an old North-West Mounted Police jail, it covers First Nations, Métis, and pioneer history.
Dysart & District Museum in Dysart: Learn about the local history of Dysart.
Eastend Historical Museum in Eastend: Features local history and historic buildings.
Elbow Museum in Elbow: Explore the local history of Elbow.
Elrose Museum in Elrose: Find out about the history of Elrose.
Esterhazy Community Museum in Esterhazy: Discover the local history of Esterhazy.
F. T. Hill Museum in Riverhurst: Collections include guns, Indigenous artifacts, pioneer tools, and local fossils.
Foam Lake Museum in Foam Lake: Learn about the local history of Foam Lake.
Frank Cameron Museum in Wynyard: Explore the local history of Wynyard.
Fred Light Museum in Battleford: Discover the local history of Battleford.
Frenchman Butte Museum in Frenchman Butte: Features local history and historic buildings.
General Store Memories, Museum and Antiques in Blaine Lake: See antiques, collectibles, and local history items.
Glaslyn & District Museum in Glaslyn: Learn about local history and railway artifacts.
Goodsoil Historical Museum in Goodsoil: Features local history and pioneer buildings.
Gravelbourg & District Museum in Gravelbourg: Discover the local history of Gravelbourg.
Great Sandhills Museum in Sceptre: Explore local history with period room and business displays.
Grenfell Museum in Grenfell: A Victorian period house with local history displays.
Gull Lake Museum in Gull Lake: Learn about the local history of Gull Lake.
Harris Museum in Harris: Discover the history of Harris.
Herbert CPR Train Station Museum in Herbert: Located in an old railway station, it also covers local history.
Heritage Hazenmore Museum in Hazenmore: Explore the local history of Hazenmore.
Heritage of Hope Museum in Denzil: Learn about the local history of Denzil.
Hudson Bay Museum in Hudson Bay: Features local history with period room and business displays.
Humboldt & District Museum in Humboldt: Covers local history, period rooms, and changing exhibits.
Humboldt Station in Humboldt: An old railway station with historical information.
Indian Head Museum in Indian Head: Includes a firehall, school, 1880s cottage, 1930s garage, and a military display.
Ituna & District Museum in Ituna: Discover the local history of Ituna.
Jasper Cultural & Historical Centre in Maple Creek: Features local history, period rooms, business displays, and an art gallery.
Kaposvar Historic Site in Esterhazy: A historic church telling the story of Hungarian and Slovak settlers.
Kelliher & District Museum in Kelliher: Learn about local history, period business displays, and antiques.
Kellross Heritage Museum in Kelliher: Explore the local history of Kellross.
Kincaid Museum in Kincaid: Discover the local history of Kincaid.
Kindersley Plains Museum in Kindersley: Learn about the history of the Kindersley Plains.
Kinistino & District Pioneer Museum in Kinistino: Features pioneer artifacts and local history.
Kisbey Museum in Kisbey: An old schoolhouse with historical artifacts.
Kronau Bethlehem Heritage Museum in Kronau: Explore the local history of Kronau.
Kyle & District Museum in Kyle: Discover the history of Kyle and its district.
Lafleche & District Museum in Lafleche: Learn about the local history of Lafleche.
Lakeside Heritage Museum in Regina Beach: Explore the local history of the lakeside area.
Lancer Centennial Museum in Lancer: Discover the history of Lancer.
Langham & District Heritage Village & Museum in Langham: Learn about local history in a heritage village setting.
Lanigan & District Heritage Centre in Lanigan: Located in a 1908 railway station, it shares local history.
Lashburn Centennial Museum in Lashburn: Explore the local history of Lashburn.
Le Beau Village Museum in St. Victor: Focuses on the local history of the St. Victor Roman Catholic Church and its community.
Lebret Museum in Fort Qu'Appelle: Features local history, pioneer, and religious artifacts.
LeRoy & District Heritage Museum in LeRoy: Discover the history of LeRoy and its district.
Lucky Lake Heritage Museum in Lucky Lake: Learn about the local history of Lucky Lake.
Luseland & Districts Museum in Luseland: Explore the local history of Luseland.
Macklin & District Museum in Macklin: Discover the history of Macklin.
Macrorie Museum in Macrorie: Learn about the local history of Macrorie.
Maidstone & District Museum in Maidstone: Explore the history of Maidstone.
Main Centre Heritage Museum in Main Centre: Discover the local history of Main Centre.
Manitou Pioneers Museum in Neilburg: Learn about the pioneers of the Manitou area.
Marr Residence in Saskatoon: An 1884 house with exhibits on the relationship between settlers and First Nations during the Northwest Resistance of 1885.
McCord & District Museum in McCord: Located in an old railway station and church, it shares local history.
Meadow Lake Museum in Meadow Lake: Explore the local history of Meadow Lake.
Melville Heritage Museum in Melville: Discover the history of Melville.
Mennonite Heritage Museum in Rosthern: Learn about Mennonite history.
Milden Community Museum in Milden: Explore the local history of Milden.
Moosomin Regional Museum in Moosomin: Discover the history of the Moosomin region.
Mortlach Museum in Mortlach: Located in an old fire hall and jail, it shares local history.
Morse Museum & Cultural Centre in Morse: Features local history, pioneer artifacts, and an art gallery.
Mossbank & District Museum in Mossbank: Includes local history, a working blacksmith shop, and a schoolhouse.
Naicam Museum in Naicam: Learn about the local history of Naicam.
Nokomis District Museum in Nokomis: Located in an old railway station, it features local history, period rooms, and railroad artifacts.
Northern Gateway Museum in Denare Beach: Explore the local history of the northern gateway area.
Osler Historical Museum in Osler: A 1930-40s period house, also with a one-room school.
Outlook & District Heritage Museum in Outlook: Located in an old railway station, it shares local history.
Perdue Museum in Perdue: Discover the local history of Perdue.
Plenty & District Museum in Plenty: Learn about the history of Plenty.
Porcupine Plain & District Museum in Porcupine Plain: Includes a period log house, church, and schoolhouse.
Power House Museum in Kamsack: Located in an old power station, it shares local history.
Prairie River Museum in Prairie River: Housed in an old railway station, it covers local history.
Prairie West Historical Centre in Eston: Features local history, art, period rooms, a schoolhouse, and agriculture displays.
Preeceville & District Heritage Museum in Preeceville: Learn about local history and railroad artifacts.
Prince Albert Historical Museum in Prince Albert: Operated by the Prince Albert Historical Society, it tells the history of the area in the city's first firehall.
Prud'homme Multicultural Museum in Prud'homme: Features local history and ethnic heritage.
Punnichy & District Museum in Punnichy: Discover the local history of Punnichy.
Radisson Zion Museum in Radisson: Located in an old church, it has period business displays and antiques.
Ralph Allen Memorial Museum in Oxbow: Explore the local history of Oxbow.
Raymore Pioneer Museum in Raymore: Learn about pioneer life in Raymore.
Rocanville & District Museum in Rocanville: Discover the history of Rocanville.
Rouleau & District Museum in Rouleau: Explore the local history of Rouleau.
Rosetown & District Museum in Rosetown: Learn about the history of Rosetown.
Rose Valley Heritage Museum in Rose Valley: Discover the local history of Rose Valley.
Saltcoats Museum in Saltcoat: Explore the local history of Saltcoats.
Saskatchewan River Valley Museum in Hague: Learn about the history of the Saskatchewan River Valley.
Semans & District Museum in Semans: Discover the local history of Semans.
Shamrock Museum in Shamrock: Explore the local history of Shamrock.
Shell Lake Museum in Shell Lake: Located in an old railway station, it shares local history.
Shellbrook Museum in Shellbrook: Also located in an old railway station, it covers local history.
Soo Line Historical Museum in Weyburn: Features a large collection of silver, brass, china, crystal, antique furniture, and local history displays.
Souris Valley Antique Museum in Midale: Discover antiques from the Souris Valley.
Southwest Saskatchewan Oldtimer's Museum in Maple Creek: Features pioneer and historic artifacts.
Spiritwood & District Museum in Spiritwood: A 1930s-1950s period house.
Spy Hill Museum in Spy Hill: Learn about the local history of Spy Hill.
St. Brieux Museum in St. Brieux: Discover the local history of St. Brieux.
St. Mary's Church Museum in Maxstone: A historic church with local history.
St. Walburg Museum in St. Walburg: Located in an old church, it shares local history.
Star City Heritage Museum in Star City: Explore the heritage of Star City.
Stoughton & District Museum in Stoughton: Discover the local history of Stoughton.
Strasbourg & District Museum in Strasbourg: Learn about the history of Strasbourg.
Sturgis Station House Museum in Sturgis: Features local history and railroad artifacts.
Swift Current Museum in Swift Current: Explore the local history of Swift Current.
Theodore Historical Museum in Theodore: Located in an old railway station, it shares local history.
Tisdale & District Museum in Tisdale: Features local history, a pioneer village, and antique automobiles.
Turtleford & District Museum in Turtleford: Discover the local history of Turtleford.
Unity & District Heritage Museum in Unity: Includes restored schools, a church, a 1912 home, and antique vehicles.
Vanguard Museum in Vanguard: Learn about the local history of Vanguard.
Wadena & District Museum & Nature Centre in Wadena: Covers local history, pioneer life, and the natural history of Quill Lake.
Wakaw Heritage Museum in Wakaw: Explore the heritage of Wakaw.
Waldheim Public Museum in Waldheim: Located in an old railway station, it shares local history.
Washbrook Museum in Edam: Located in an old grain elevator, it shares local history.
Waskesiu Heritage Museum in Waskesiu Lake: Learn about the history of the town and Prince Albert National Park.
Watson & District Heritage Museum in Watson: Discover the history of Watson.
Wawota & District Museum in Wawota: Explore the local history of Wawota.
Whitewood Historical Museum in Whitewood: Located in the Rex Theatre, it shares local history.
Wilkie & District Museum in Wilkie: Learn about the history of Wilkie.
Willow Bunch Museum in Willow Bunch: Discover the local history of Willow Bunch.
Wilson Museum in Dundurn: Features local history and antiques.
Wolseley Community Museum in Wolseley: Explore the local history of Wolseley.
Yester-Years Community Museum in Dinsmore: Learn about the history of Dinsmore.

Art Galleries

These places are all about amazing art, often by artists from Saskatchewan!

Allen Sapp Gallery in Battleford: See works by Canadian Cree artist Allen Sapp and other First Nation and Inuit artists.
Allie Griffin Art Gallery in Weyburn: Shows monthly exhibitions by local and provincial artists.
Art Gallery of Regina in Regina: Focuses on artists from Saskatchewan.
Art Gallery of Swift Current in Swift Current: A great place to see art.
Chapel Gallery in North Battleford: Features local art.
Dr. Ernest Luthi Heritage Home in Punnichy: An art gallery.
Dunlop Art Gallery in Regina: Part of the Regina Public Library, it shows visual art.
E. A. Rawlinson Centre in Prince Albert: An arts and culture center that includes the Mann Art Gallery.
Estevan Art Gallery & Museum in Estevan: Has an art gallery and a seasonal history museum.
Fifth Parallel Gallery in Regina: Part of the University of Regina, it showcases art.
Godfrey Dean Art Gallery in Yorkton: A place to enjoy art.
Gordon Snelgrove Art Gallery in Saskatoon: Part of the University of Saskatchewan, it features art.
Kenderdine Art Gallery in Saskatoon: Also part of the University of Saskatchewan, it's a great art space.
MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina: A major art gallery.
Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery in Moose Jaw: Features both local history and art.
Neutral Ground Contemporary Art Forum in Regina: Focuses on contemporary art.
PAVED Arts in Saskatoon: A center for new media art.
Prince Albert Arts Centre in Prince Albert: Has art exhibits in the John V. Hicks Gallery.
Remai Modern in Saskatoon: A museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art.
St. Thomas More College Art Gallery in Saskatoon: An art gallery at the college.
Station Arts Centre in Rosthern: An art gallery, seminar space, and performing arts theatre.

Science, Nature, and Unique Museums

These museums explore specific topics like science, animals, or very special historical items.

Big Muddy Nature Centre & Museum in Big Beaver: Next to Big Beaver Regional Park, it focuses on natural history.
Chaplin Nature Centre in Chaplin: Learn about the area's natural history, shore birds, and the mining industry.
Children's Discovery Museum on the Saskatchewan in Saskatoon: A fun museum designed just for kids!
Hepburn Museum of Wheat in Hepburn: Located in a grain elevator, it teaches about agriculture and local history.
Humboldt Area Vintage & Antique Club in Humboldt: See antique tractors, a steam engine, threshing machines, and a 1930s farm.
Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre in Lloydminster: Has an art gallery, wildlife display, and a heavy oil science center.
Meewasin Valley Centre in Saskatoon: Learn about local history, natural history, and ecology.
Museum of Natural Sciences in Saskatoon: Part of the University of Saskatchewan, it has living plants, animals, fossils, rocks, and minerals.
Museum of Antiquities in Saskatoon: Also part of the University of Saskatchewan, it has full-size replicas of ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Near Eastern sculptures.
Notukeu Heritage Museum in Ponteix: Focuses on archaeology and paleontology, with fossils, arrowheads, and tools.
Pasquia Regional Park in Arborfield: Features dinosaurs and fossils.
Quill Lakes International Bird Area Interpretive Centre in Wynyard: Learn about the history and nature of Quill Lake, an important bird sanctuary.
Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina: A big museum with natural history, First Nations, and geology sections.
Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre in Moose Jaw: Learn about the biology and conservation of burrowing owls.
Saskatchewan Science Centre in Regina: Has exhibits on live animals, space, agriculture, dinosaurs, the environment, and hockey.
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame & Museum in Regina: Celebrates sports history in Saskatchewan.
T.rex Discovery Centre in Eastend: Discover dinosaurs and fossils!
Turner Curling Museum in Weyburn: Learn about the history, equipment, and memorabilia of curling.
University of Saskatchewan Computer Museum in Saskatoon: Part of the University of Saskatchewan, it shows computer equipment and technology.
Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame & Museum in Yorkton: Located in the Gallagher Centre, it honors sports history.

Open Air and Historic Sites

These museums let you step back in time, often with historic buildings or recreated villages.

Addison Sod House in Kindersley: A pioneer sod house and farmstead.
Al Mazur Memorial Heritage Park in Hudson Bay: Includes a 1909 period village, John Deere tractor collection, and logging artifacts.
Batoche National Historic Site in Batoche: The remains of a historic village, showing Métis life from 1860 to 1900.
Broadview Historical Museum in Broadview: Features a one-room schoolhouse, a 1913 railway caboose, and a reconstructed sod house.
Cannington Manor Victorian Village in Kenosee Lake: A late 19th-century Victorian village in Cannington Manor Provincial Park.
Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site in Claybank: A historic factory where clay bricks were made.
Deep South Pioneer Museum in Ogema: An open-air museum with a pioneer village and farm yard.
Doc's Town Heritage Village in Swift Current: A recreated small prairie town from the early 20th century.
Doukhobor Dugout House in Blaine Lake: Learn about Doukhobor settler life.
Fort Battleford National Historic Site in Battleford: A restored late 19th-century North-West Mounted Police fort.
Fort Carlton Provincial Park in Duck Lake: A recreated 19th-century fur trading post.
Fort Pelly Livingston Museum in Pelly: Learn about the history of Fort Pelly.
Fort Qu'Appelle Museum in Fort Qu'Appelle: Explore the local history of Fort Qu'Appelle.
Fort Walsh in Maple Creek: A restored 19th-century fort and townsite.
Government House in Regina: Learn about provincial history and life around 1900.
Kipling Museum in Kipling: Includes a 1903 heritage home, schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, and antique machinery.
Last Mountain House Provincial Historic Park in Craven: A recreated 19th-century fur trading post.
Lumsden Museum in Lumsden: A 1920s village with a church, 1910 home, and blacksmith shop.
Mankota Museum in Mankota: Features historic pioneer buildings and antique farm equipment.
Mennonite Heritage Village in Swift Current: A village showing life from the 1880s to 1920s.
Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site in Abernethy: An early 20th-century homestead and farm.
National Doukhobour Heritage Village in Veregin: An early 20th-century Doukhobor village.
Nipawin Living Forestry Museum in Nipawin: Features forestry equipment, historic houses, and a working steam-powered saw.
Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park in Kyle: A visitor center with exhibits about the park's natural and cultural history.
Saskatchewan Western Development Museum in North Battleford: A 1920s heritage farm and village.
Saskatchewan Western Development Museum in Saskatoon: Over 30 buildings represent a typical Saskatchewan 1910 boomtown.
Saskatchewan Western Development Museum in Yorkton: Focuses on immigrant cultures like Ukrainians, English, and Germans.
Seager Wheeler's Maple Grove Farm in Rosthern: A working farm showing historical farming techniques.
Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum in Moose Jaw: Includes a pioneer village, a farmyard, Tom Sukanen's ship, and a firefighting collection.
Tompkins Sod House National Historic Site in Tompkins: A historic sod house.
Weyburn Area Heritage Village in Weyburn: Features early 20th-century village buildings.
Wood Mountain Rodeo & Ranching Museum in Wood Mountain: Located in Wood Mountain Regional Park, it has cowboy artifacts and history of the North-West Mounted Police.

Specialized Museums

These museums focus on very specific topics, from military history to toys!

Benson-Hingley Military Museum in Humboldt: Located at the Royal Canadian Legion, it has military artifacts, photos, and medals.
Canada's Only Toy & Autograph Museum in Canora: A unique museum with toys and autographed photos.
Canora Station House Museum in Canora: Features CN Rail memorabilia, pioneer artifacts, and local art.
Diefenbaker Canada Centre in Saskatoon: Part of the University of Saskatchewan, it explores Canadian history and the life of John G. Diefenbaker, Canada's 13th Prime Minister.
Evolution of Education Museum in Prince Albert: An early 20th-century one-room schoolhouse, run by the Prince Albert Historical Society.
Farwell's Trading Post in Maple Creek: A historic trading post.
Gervais Wheels Museum in Alida: Features artifacts, music boxes, gramophones, and North American automobiles.
Humboldt Area Vintage & Antique Club in Humboldt: Includes antique tractors, a 1918 steam engine, and farm implements.
Musee Ukraina Museum in Saskatoon: Focuses on Ukrainian culture (currently in storage).
North Battleford Sports Museum & Hall of Fame in North Battleford: Celebrates sports history in the area.
Poundmaker Historical Centre in Cut Knife: Learn about the history and artifacts of the Poundmaker Cree Nation.
RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina: Explores the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Regina Firefighters Museum in Regina: Dedicated to the history of firefighting.
Reynold Rapp Museum in Spalding: Has artifacts from the Spalding area and memorabilia from Reynold Rapp's time in parliament.
Rotary Museum of Police and Corrections in Prince Albert: Operated by the Prince Albert Historical Society, it covers the history of law enforcement.
Royal Northwest Mounted Police Post Museum in Creighton: A replica of an early 1900s Royal Northwest Mounted Police post.
Rusty Relics Museum in Carlyle: Located in a railway station, it features railway artifacts and farming machinery.
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in Battleford: Celebrates baseball history in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre in Saskatoon: Focuses on First Nations culture.
Saskatchewan Military Museum in Regina: Explores military history in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Railway Museum in Saskatoon: Dedicated to railway history.
Saskatchewan Western Development Museum in Moose Jaw: Shows the impact of different types of transportation on the area's growth and culture.
Ukrainian Heritage Museum, Canora in Canora: Learn about Ukrainian heritage.
Ukrainian Museum of Canada in Saskatoon: Explores Ukrainian culture in Canada.
Vintage Power Museum in Prince Albert: Features agriculture equipment, machinery, and buildings.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon: Focuses on First Nations history and culture.

Museums That Are No Longer Open

Sometimes museums close or change. Here are a couple that are no longer open:

Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon: This art gallery closed in 2015. Its collection moved to the new Remai Modern museum in 2017.
Robsart Art Works, Robsart