Homestead Museum

Tourism Region: Canadian Badlands

In the heart of the Canadian Badlands is the Homestead Museum. It preserves the story of early pioneers in the Drumheller region from 1876 to 1945. Artifacts include household items, agricultural machinery and other tools, an excellent collection of vintage vehicles including horse drawn and motorized, a fascinating array of lifestyle items, and some military and original Canadian artifacts.

About the Collections

Our two-headed calf is a popular exhibit and our collection of vintage tractors, vehicles and tools tell the stories of rural life in the early 20th century. A "Barbershop", "Beauty Parlour", and "General Store" recall town life while clothing, china, toys, housewares and furniture reflect the lifestyle of a bygone time.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 8000

Decorative Arts

Many decorative arts that were typical of the pioneer era are represented including lace making, tatting, hair weaving, period clothing, musical instruments and ceramics.

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

Fine Arts

Miscellaneous:
Folk Art • War Art

Human History

Many aspects of local pioneer life are represented: early agriculture, mining, ranching and commerce as well as lifestyle of the time.

Agriculture • Animal Husbandry • Archaeological Objects • Ceremonial Objects • Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Currency • Electricity • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Imaging : Photographs • Local History • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Medals • Medical History and Technology • Memorabilia • Military History and Technology • Musical Instruments • Religious or Liturgical Objects • Sports Equipment • Toys and Games • Transportation : Motorized ground : Non-motorized ground • Weapons

Natural Sciences

A small exhibit in the museum is dedicated to the natural environment of the region, including locally indigenous animals and plant life.

Plants and Animals (Biological Collections)
Zoology : Vertebrates : Birds (Aves) : Mammals (Mammalia)

Earth Science and Geological Collections
Minerals • Rocks

Services & Activities

The museum has a gift shop, parking and picnic area. Located next to an amusement facility (Funland)

Research Services

Conservation or Restoration • Information Centre

Educational Programs

Occasionally, guest speakers demonstrate farm machinery or household equipment such as spinning wheels, rope making machine, walking plows etc.

Demonstrations • School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6)

Visitor Services

Picnic area, gift shop & washrooms.

Bilingual Services • Children's Activities or Services • Information Centre or Desk • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Wheelchair access • Washrooms

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available

Number of Volunteers: 15

Activities: board members, clean-up, repair, maintenance, fund raising, special events

Member Privileges

member may use card for admission

Food Services

Snack Bar or Vending Machines • Picnic Area

Internet Services

General Information • Events • Local History

Local Tourism Links

Local Attractions

Publications and Products

The gift shop has a selection of art, crafts, photography & quilts by local artisans, wooden & modern toys, reproduction housewares, decorative items and wooden signs.

Brochures • Postcards • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Commemorative Souvenirs

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Location

Address:	901 North Dinosaur Trail Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y0 See Map
Telephone:	403-823-2600
Fax:	403-823-5411
Mailing Address:	Homestead Museum Box 3154, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y0
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