Dickson Store Museum
General Store built in 1909 and restored to the 1930's. Everything necessary for homestead life fills the shelves. The upstairs is the restored living quarters. Also on site with it's unique design is the restored lumber shed.
About the Collections
Groceries, dry goods, hardware which would have been available in a country general store c.1932; some post office artifacts; interpretive centre includes pictures, artifacts and archives; upstairs has a kitchen, pantry, living room, dining room, bedroom - typical of a 1930s home.
Services & Activities
Learning experiences for school groups; bus tours (by appointment); interpreters welcome visitors; Dickson Harvest Festival in October; Scandinavian Julestue in November
Educational Programs
The Dickson Store Museum education program identifies the importance of the pioneer era, and the impact pioneers had on building the community. Costume interpreters will present interactive and fun learning experiences. The staff will streamline any program to meet the needs of the group.
School Programs
: Age 5-11 (k-6)
Visitor Services
Guided tours, gift shop, ice cream and old fashioned candy.
Guided Tours
: English
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Gift shop
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Washrooms
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Parking Facilities
: Bus
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Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Washrooms
: Wheelchair access
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available •
Volunteer Training Offered
Member Privileges
Free newsletter 3 times yearly
Food Services
Ice cream & pop
Internet Services
General Information •
Events •
Directions or Map
Other Services
Newsletter 3 times a year provided to members. Membership Program
Volunteer Program
Publications and Products
Newsletters, brochures, and tour packages.
Featured Images
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Inside the store at counter, after converting to museum.
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Washing clothes on the board. (Education program)
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Sawing wood on Dickson Days.
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Thrilling Thursday. Scavenger hunt reward.
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Map
Location
| Address: |
1928-2 Avenue Dickson, Alberta T0M 1V0 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 403-728-3355 |
| Fax: | 403-728-3351 |
| Mailing Address: |
Dickson Store Museum Box 146, Spruce View, Alberta T0M 1V0 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Seasonal
Tours (group or educational) May long weekend to end of August. Special events.
Open: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday; 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday
Closed:
Open daily (seasonal -Mid-May til Labour Day Weekend--weekends only in September)
Admission:
Free
Free admission, donations appreciated.
