Burrough of the Gleann Museum & Archives
Tourism Region: Spruce Woods
Our museum projects the past life styles of our Community and surrounding area. It has household, sports, Veterns, and agricultural tools.
About the Collections
We have a Kitchen, Dinning-Room, Parlour & Bedroom portraing the early 1900's. A Replica of the first Gerneral Store of Glenboro which includes the original first Telephone Switchboard, Post Office and ice cream Parlor. We have a Dentist Office, Nursery & School room. A Veterns corner, Sports corner, and multiple Agricultural tools.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 1400
Archives
Mostly school, church committies,& community committies from as early as 1896.
Textual Records
Decorative Arts
Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery •
Costumes •
Furniture or Furnishings •
Glass •
Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork •
Musical Instruments •
Textiles or Tapestries
Fine Arts
Culture:
Canadian •
European
Human History
Agriculture
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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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Currency
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Furniture or Furnishings
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Household Objects or Domestic Technology
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Imaging
: Photographs
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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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Sports Equipment
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Toys and Games
Services & Activities
History books, educational information,historical references
Research Services
We have a small amount of school and community service records. We hope to have more later.
Archival Records •
Information Centre
Other: Histories
Visitor Services
Information to surrounding area in the form of pamphlets.
Guided Tours
: English
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Information Centre or Desk
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Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens
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Parking Facilities
: Free
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Washrooms
Food Services
None in our building but 3 restaurants that are close.
Other: There are 3 restaurants fairly close
Local Tourism Links
Local Attractions •
Hotels •
Restaurants •
Shopping •
Other Services
Publications and Products
We are the tourist information centre for the Glenboro - Spruce Woods Park area.
Brochures •
Postcards •
T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps
Featured Images
Our Veterans Corner.
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School room.
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General Store with post office, telephone and ice cream parlor.
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Hurton's Dentist Office. Notice the pain killer in his hands.
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Glenboro's long distance switch board. We still have a few of its operaters living in town.
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Map
Location
| Address: |
235 Broadway St Glenboro, Manitoba R0K 0X0 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 204-827-2105 |
| Fax: | 204-827-2444 |
| Mailing Address: |
Burrough of the Gleann Museum & Archives Box 385, Glenboro, Manitoba R0K 0X0 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
By Appointment •
Seasonal
We are open from May to Sept everyday and from Sept to May by Appointment.
Open: May 20th - Sept 13th - Mon. through Sat. from 10am - 5pm and Sun. from 1pm - 4pm.
Sept 14th - May 19th we are open anytime by Appointment. Please phone 204-827-2444 for Appointment.
Closed:
New Years and Christmas
Admission:
Free
Admission is by donation at the door.
