Bentley Museum Society

Tourism Region: David Thompson Explorer's Trail

This museum is housed in a 1924 farmhouse with an additional agricultural building. The exhibits depict the way of life experienced by the first settlers from 1898 down through the years. The collection is geographically based and displayed with a "touch and use" philosophy.Walking tours of historical Bentley are available. Ten historical plaques have been completed and six more are being made. The heavy metal plaques are engraved with each building's history. The entire staff is volunteer.Bentley is ideally located between Sylvan Lake Provincial Park and Gull Lake Provincial Park.

About the Collections

household,agriculural,medical,athletic,books,photos and cameras,prehistoric,newspapers,typewriters,telephone equipment,general store memorabilia,military artifacts and antique organ.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 3000 plus

Archives

newspapers,magazines, photos and books

Cartographic Materials • Prints and Drawings • Manuscripts • Photographs • Textual Records

Decorative Arts

model of village in early days,local art work

Furniture or Furnishings • Glass • Textiles or Tapestries

Human History

wartime display

Agriculture • Archaeological Objects • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Imaging : Photographs • Local History • Manuscripts • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Medals • Medical History and Technology • Memorabilia • Military History and Technology • Musical Instruments • Sports Equipment • Toys and Games • Weapons

Natural Sciences

Earth Science and Geological Collections
Rocks

Paleontological Collections
Fossil Collections

Services & Activities

tours,hands on displays,eductational tours.
Dispays at the local Bentley Care Centre and in store window on main street.

Research Services

Local historian available for research on request.

Archival Records • Conservation or Restoration • Genealogical Research • Information Centre • Library • Object or Scientific specimen identification

Educational Programs

Guided tours of the museum.

Classes or Workshops • Demonstrations • School Programs : Age 0-4 (Pre-School) : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP) : Age 18 and up (Post-Secondary) • Seniors Programs
Other: Walking tours of Bentley historic sites.

Visitor Services

tourist information, tours, coffee, open houses,

Accessible by Public Transportation • Information Centre or Desk • Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens • Parking Facilities : Free • Reminiscence or Oral History Kits • Washrooms • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Washrooms : Wheelchair access

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available

Number of Volunteers: 10

Activities: tours, housekeeping, research,attending meetings, recording artifacts, preservation of artifacts,computer related activities,local newsletter,displaying artifacts,special requests from the town (Time Capsule for 2005)

Member Privileges

voting at annual meetings,

Food Services

coffee, lunch on special occasions free

Picnic Area
Other: serve lunch twice a year at local farmers markets

Publications and Products

Our Centennial Project for 2005 was a 250 page book of vignettes, narrations, photos, poetry and art. This book was written by the volunteers of the Bentley Museum and is available at cost.

Annual Reports • Books • Brochures

Featured Images

Map

Location

Address:	4929-51 Ave. Bentley, Alberta T0C 0J0 See Map
Telephone:	4037483943 or 7482455
Fax:	4037484537
Mailing Address:	Bentley Museum Society Box 620, Bentley, Alberta T0C 0J0
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