Museums near Grande Cache AB (119 Result(s))

On Thursday, March 28th, 1968, a number of interested citizens met at Alexander Park School to discuss the formation of a Historical society to preserve the records, pictures and artifacts pertaining to the Golden Area. Officers elected were: President: M

The Rocky Museum showcases the history of the pioneers who homesteaded in this area, worked in the lumber camps and sawmills, and sent their children to one-room schoolhouses. The Rocky Museum exhibits household effects of the farming families who cooked on wood stoves, rode to town in horse-drawn wagons, and hunted, fished and trapped for their food.

Since its inception in 1985, the Lake Country Museum has been active in collecting, preserving and presenting to the public, artifacts, manuscripts and photographs documenting the history of Lake Country. Lake Country Museum and Archives – Saving our Past for our Future

The Westlock Pioneer Museum contains thousands of objects, many of them donated by the descendants of early settlers in the Westlock area, including such smaller surrounding communities as Clyde, Dapp, Linaria, Busby, Pickardville, Pibroch, Jarvie and Flatbush. The museum is run by the Westlock and District Historical Society, which was created in 1962 with the mission of preserving the history of the area and passing it on to future generations. The historical society began collecting artifacts that told the story of the town and the people who helped to develop it. Now the museum contains everything from early pioneer farm equipment and vehicles to wedding dresses and kitchen utensils, all evocative of the lives of the pioneers who built a community in the area. Come visit the museum to learn about our distinct and unique history.

The Smithson International Truck Museum and Rimbey Visitor Information Center is open year-round from 9 am to 4 pm Tuesdays to Saturdays. The PasKaPoo Historical Park Museum buildings are available for tours in the summer months only. The Museum Grounds are open for the Public to enjoy 7 days a week during daylight hours, gates are closed nightly.