Prairie River Museum

Tourism Region: Kelsey Tourism

A CNR Class 3 railway station built in 1919 is the home of the Prairie River museum in the friendly town of Prairie River, SK (approximately 3 hours east of Saskatoon) It was designated as a Municipal Heritage Property in 1982. Opened in 1985 it displays over 4000 artifacts that tell the story of the early pioneer, lumbering and agricutural industries of Prairie River and district, life between 1900 - 1950 and of the diversity of ethnic cultures brought to this area. Artifacts from the privately owned Shaw Bros. Railroad Saw Mill & Planer (1906 - 1917) Prairie River, highlight your journey through the past. Archaeological artifacts found locally date back to 6000BC, including arrowheads, knives and scrapers. Some of the many other artifacts including clothing, wooden harrows, radios, gramophones, household items, saws, axes, carpenter tools, many old photos and much, much more.

Events

Shaw Brothers Railroad, Saw mill and planer display:  January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2015

Prairie River Centennial Celebration:  July 6, 2013 to July 7, 2013

About the Collections

Displays of artifacts which reflect the early agricultural, lumbering and trapping industries; clothing, radios, gramophones, housewares, carpenter's tools; CNR artifacts; many old photographs; First Nations artifacts (arrow heads, hammers, scrapers); artifacts from Shaw Brothers Saw Mill and private railroad 1907-1916

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 4000+

Archives

Records of the Prairie River Women's Institute, Records and artifacts of Shaw Railroad, Local School District records

Architectural Records • Cartographic Materials • Prints and Drawings • Photographs • Sound Recordings

Decorative Arts

Period artifacts from local residents

Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Costumes • Furniture or Furnishings • Glass • Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries

Fine Arts

Art, costumes, textiles, pottery, glass, musical instruments

Culture:
Canadian

Period:
Modern • Historical

Media:
Photography • Prints and Drawings

Miscellaneous:
War Art

Human History

Life between 1900 - present day connected with lumbering, trapping and agriculture industries of the Prairie River district and the diversity of ethnic cultures brought to this area.

Agriculture • Archaeological Objects • Chemistry • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Currency • Electricity • Forestry • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Imaging : Photographs • Industrial Technology and History • Local History • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Memorabilia • Military History and Technology • Oral History • Toys and Games • Transportation : Railway

Natural Sciences

Specimens from school lab which closed

Plants and Animals (Biological Collections)
Scientific Specimens

Earth Science and Geological Collections
Rocks

Services & Activities

Research

Research Services

Have supplied information on heritage railroad, family histories, community organizations histories.

Archival Records
Other: archival photographs

Educational Programs

Under revision at present

Demonstrations • Family Programs • Seniors Programs

Visitor Services

Guided tours

Guided Tours : English • Audio Guides : English • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Washrooms : Wheelchair access • Washrooms • Children's Activities or Services : Playground : Overnight stays
Other: Campgrounds and picnic tables
Other Guided Tours: Guided tours sometimes offered in other languages if required - Ukrainian, Polish, Dutch, etc.

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 25

Activities: Archival research, accessioning; tour guides; all curatorial duties, janitorial duties; building, yard landscaping and maintenance; repairs, etc.

Member Privileges

An opportunity to work with the membership to provide services and education to the community and visitors

Food Services

Picnic area

Picnic Area
Other: Coffee and snacks can be prearranged for bus tours.

Publications and Products

Railway History Book
Brochures

Brochures • Postcards • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Commemorative Souvenirs • Videos
Other: Souvenir hats, spoons and pins

Featured Images

Map

Location

Address:	Railway Avenue Prairie River, Saskatchewan S0E 1J0 See Map
Telephone:	306-889-4248
Mailing Address:	Prairie River Museum Box 86, Prairie River, Saskatchewan S0E 1J0
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