Avonlea Heritage Museum
Tourism Region: South West Saskatchewan
© 2003 Avonlea & District Museum - Heritage House. All Rights Reserved.
The museum originally housed in the former Avonlea Railway Station, now includes an early church, a large building for the preservation and display of the artifacts depicting the Geological Age, the Aboriginal Era, the ranchers and pioneers who broke the land for farming. Our visitors have come from all over the world. Come and experience our informational, interesting and educational facility!
About the Collections
Pioneer artifacts - homelife and agricultural; business artifacts and history; ranching and railway artifacts; displays of RCMP including 6'x9' mural of march west; local brick factory display
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 3000
Archives
Architectural Records •
Prints and Drawings •
Films and Videos •
Photographs
Decorative Arts
Costumes •
Glass •
Musical Instruments
Fine Arts
Murals of The March West and Avonlea Before the Plow painted by Mr. Paul Geraghty
Culture:
Canadian •
Aboriginal or First Nations •
European
Period:
Historical
Other Period: Period-Early 1900
Media:
Painting •
Film and Video
Human History
Agriculture
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Archaeological Objects
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Ceremonial Objects
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Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices
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Communications Devices
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Costumes and Accessories
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Household Objects or Domestic Technology
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Imaging
: Photographs
: Video
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Local History
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Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints
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Medals
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Medical History and Technology
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Memorabilia
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Military History and Technology
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Musical Instruments
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Religious or Liturgical Objects
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Sports Equipment
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Toys and Games
Other: Fudge Snow Plane
Natural Sciences
Paleontological Collections
Fossil Collections
Services & Activities
Year-round collection and cataloguing of artifacts; strawberry social and bake sale mid-June to open season; children's program; old-fashioned Saturday night last Saturday in October
Research Services
Archival Records •
Conservation or Restoration
Other: Local Historian and History Books
Educational Programs
Demonstrations
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Family Programs
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School Programs
: Age 5-11 (k-6)
: Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)
Visitor Services
Films and Videos
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Guided Tours
: English
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Information Centre or Desk
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Parking Facilities
: Free
: Bus
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Gift shop
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Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Washrooms
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Cloakroom
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Washrooms
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Audio Guides
: English
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Children's Activities or Services
: Playground
Other Guided Tours: Aboriginal Sites Tour
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available •
Volunteer Training Offered
Number of Volunteers: 30
Activities: Tour guide
Cataloguing
General Maintenance
Fundraising
Member Privileges
Admission
Voting Privilege
Food Services
Picnic Area •
Catering Services
Other: Food Services available locally
Internet Services
General Information •
Collections •
Events •
Directions or Map
Local Tourism Links
Local Attractions •
Hotels •
Restaurants •
Shopping •
Other Services
Other Services
Many other local attractions http://avonlea.biz
Publications and Products
"Arrowheads to Wheatfields" Histories of Avonlea, Hearne and Districts
"Golden Memories of Truax" History of Truax
"Heritage House Happenings" Museum's Newsletter
Brochures •
Magazines •
Museum Guide •
Newsletters •
Periodicals •
Postcards •
Posters •
T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps •
Slides •
Commemorative Souvenirs •
Videos
Other: "Avonlea, Yesterday & Today"
Map
Location
| Address: |
219 Railway Ave. Avonlea, Saskatchewan S0H 0C0 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 306-868-2101 |
| Fax: | 306-868-2221 |
| Mailing Address: |
Avonlea Heritage Museum P.O. Box 401, Avonlea, Saskatchewan S0H 0C0 |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
By Appointment •
Seasonal
Aboriginal Sites Bus Tour
Guided tours of local attractions and displays
Open: Jul & Aug Hours - 10am - noon and 1pm - 5pm
Sep - Jun - by appointment
Closed:
Admission:
Charged
Adults $4.00; Students $2.00; Preschool Free
Discounts:
Groups •
CMA members
