Morse Museum and Cultural Centre

Tourism Region: Great Trails Getaway Region

THE BUILDING IS OUR #1 ARTIFACT.
- This former school building was designated Municipal Heritage Property in 1981 and thus saved from demolition.
- Built in 1912, the architects were Reilly, Dawson, Hancock, and Reilly, who designed many fine buildings in Moose Jaw and Regina.
- The 1928 addition shows the same meticulous detailing in design and construction.

- The Museum houses THOUSANDS OF interesting ARTIFACTS detailing the history of the pioneer era in the West.
- A complete 1912 CLASSROOM has been assembled.
- The HOMESTEAD ROOM opens into a pioneer bachelor's shack. Visitors can also wander through an authentic kitchen, living room, sewing nook, and bedroom of the 1920's.
- You'll be invited for tea in a turn-of-the-century HERITAGE PARLOUR.
- Our TOWN HISTORY ROOM houses artifacts from the town of Morse, which in 1912 was a thriving business community and the third largest grain-handling point in Saskatchewan.
- Visit our AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS
- 1917 farmyard MURAL
- 22-foot CATTAIL SCULPTURE, a symbol of nearby Reed Lake.

- We also have a GIFT SHOP which features handmade Saskatchewan crafts.

About the Collections

A wide variety of objects representing the agricultural and domestic history of Morse and region.

Archives

Photographs • Textual Records

Decorative Arts

Costumes • Furniture or Furnishings • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries

Human History

Agriculture • Archaeological Objects • Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Imaging : Photographs • Local History • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Military History and Technology • Musical Instruments • Religious or Liturgical Objects • Sports Equipment • Toys and Games

Natural Sciences

Plants and Animals (Biological Collections)
Scientific Specimens • Zoology : Vertebrates : Birds (Aves)

Earth Science and Geological Collections
Rocks

Paleontological Collections
Fossil Collections

Services & Activities

School tours; artists receptions for gallery shows; workshops; fund-raising; annual activities (Spring Spread, Heritage Day, Salad Luncheon, Country Christmas), Victorian Parlour can be rented out for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Showers, meetings, etc., caterings available.

Research Services

local history books, photographs

Educational Programs

Classes or Workshops • School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)

Visitor Services

Guided Tours : English • Accessible by Public Transportation • Information Centre or Desk • Meeting Room Rental • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Signs : Washrooms : Wheelchairs available : Wheelchair access • Washrooms
Other: Art Gallery
Other Guided Tours: Self-guided French tour

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 30

Activities: Management of museum, fundraising, treasurer; operate museum when staff unavailable

Member Privileges

Discount in gift shop, attend meetings, support organization

Food Services

Picnic Area • Catering Services

Local Tourism Links

Local Attractions

Publications and Products

Annual Reports • Brochures • Museum Guide • Postcards • Commemorative Souvenirs

Featured Images

Map

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Location

Address:	McKenzie Street Morse, Saskatchewan S0H 3C0 See Map
Telephone:	306-629-3230
Fax:	306-629-3230
Mailing Address:	Morse Museum and Cultural Centre P.O. Box 308, Morse, Saskatchewan S0H 3C0
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