Town of Okotoks Museum and Archives

Région touristique : Chinook

The Okotoks Museum and Archives specialises in archival collections and museum artifacts reflecting the social history and industrial development of Okotoks and district.

Nearby is the Okotoks Art Gallery at the Station, featuring multi media exhibits by local and area artists, and studio space for working artists and educational programming. 2010 will bring art from China and some very special events and programs.

A few blocks away is the Rotary Performing Arts Centre which features new and seasoned talented artists on a regular basis. These three centres highlight the cultural and historical contributions in the town of Okotoks.

Renseignements sur les collections

Archival holdings relating to the early development of Okotoks. Small collection of native clothing (Stoney) and various artifacts that were gifts to early residents. Carpentry tools, sawmill artifacts, oil field artifacts.

Nombre approximatif d'objets ou de spécimens dans la collection : 300

Archives

Photos, audio casettes, and other documents relating to the development of the community. Many small family fonds. Information on logging, petroleum, brickyards, agriculture, and environment (Sheep River watershed). Municipal records.

Architectural Records • Cartographic Materials • Microforms • Films and Videos • Photographs • Sound Recordings • Textual Records
Autre : Complete collection, 1906-1970, of the Okotoks Review on original paper and microfilm. Some copies of the Okotoks Advance. Clipping files from Western Wheel.

Histoire humaine

Agriculture • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Industrial Technology and History • Local History • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Memorabilia • Oral History • Sports Equipment • Transportation : Railway • Imaging : Photographs : Video

Services

Interpretation of local history. Archival research assistance. Showcase for fine artists, performers, and special exhibits.SUNDAY.SENIORS events monthly. Family Saturdays monthly.

Services de recherche

Archival, historical, geneological assistance. Municipal records. Reprints & scanning of photographs, maps, and documents. Access to Internet searches. Some of our historical images can be found on www.archivesalberta.org

Archival Records • Genealogical Research • Information Centre
Autre : We will conduct private research for a nominal fee. Price list in effect.

Programmes Éducatifs

OAG: Hands-on and curriculum-related programs for K to 12 in conjunction with the exhibits in the galleries.
OMA: Hands-on and curriiculum-related programs for K to 12 based on the history of Okotoks and area.

Classes or Workshops • Demonstrations • Family Programs • Lectures • School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP) : Age 18 and up (Post-Secondary) • Seniors Programs • Professional Development
Autre : Artists' Professional Development Series

Information aux Visiteurs

Tourist information centre at OAG in The Station

Guided Tours : English • Information Centre or Desk • Meeting Room Rental • Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Signs : Washrooms : Wheelchair access • Washrooms • Children's Activities or Services : Playground
Autres visites guidées : Okotoks Heritage Walking Tour - self-guided.
Okotoks Parks History brochure - self-guided
Sawmill Interpretative site
Fort Worth Cable Tool Spudder Rig, ca. 1920s Interpretative site

Services de bénévoles

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Nombre de bénévoles : 20

Tâches : Sorting and rehousing of photographs, newspaper research for special topics. Special projects requiring many hands.

Assisting with the presentation of education programs and special events programs.

Avantages d'adhésion

Okotoks and District Historical Society - free membership - field trips of the area.
OAG membership: necessary to display in galleries. Includes newsletters and participation in members' shows and special events.

Services de restauration

Picnic Area • Reception Facilities
Autre : several fine local restaurants & coffee shops in the downtown area

Liens touristiques locaux

Local Attractions • Other Services

Publications et produits

Heritage Walking Tour - self guided with map
Okotoks Parks History Brochure - self-guided with map
DVD of Okotoks Centennial, 2004 "The Heart of the Jewel: a historical video celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Town of Okotoks incorporation" by Reg Gothard
DVD of "The Flood of the Century"
DVD of "A Century of Sports in the Foothills"
DVD of "Stories of Early Okotoks Women"

Books • Brochures • CD-ROMS • Educational kits • Newsletters • Postcards • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps
Autre : artwork, handcrafted jewelry, art cards, historic photo postcards.

Images en vedette

Carte

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Emplacement

Adresse :	49 North Railway Street Okotoks, Alberta T1S 1A4 Voir la carte
Téléphone :	403-938-8969
Télécopieur :	403-938-8963
Adresse postale :	Town of Okotoks Museum and Archives Box 149, Okotoks, Alberta T1S 1A4
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