Diefenbaker House Museum
Région touristique : Western Central
The home of The Right Honourable John George Diefenbaker, Prime Minister of Canada from 1957-1963. The house was built in 1912 and purchased by John and Edna Diefenbaker in 1947. After Edna's death it became the home of John's second wife, Olive. Olive and John donated the house to the City of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1975 to be used as a museum.
Activités
Local history: 01 mai 1999 à 31 décembre 3000
Renseignements sur les collections
The Diefenbaker House was built in 1912. The house is furnished as it was in the Diefenbakers' day and there are photographic displays of Mr. Diefenbaker's life and associations in Prince Albert. Furnishings and artifacts: den, living room, dining room, office, bedrooms, and a room for presenting the video "DIEF" from the Canadian Film Board. Some furniture pieces had belonged to Sir John A. MacDonald. Note that the majority of artefacts are provided by the Diefenbaker Centre, Saskatoon.
Archives
Local and regional history of the life of John Diefenbaker, held with the Archives of the Prince Albert Historical Society.
Manuscripts •
Photographs
Arts décoratifs
The articles in the museum are provided by the Diefenbaker Centre, Saskatoon
Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery •
Furniture or Furnishings •
Textiles or Tapestries
Beaux-arts
Culture :
Canadian
Période :
Historical
Média : Photography • Prints and Drawings • Sketchbooks or Albums
Histoire humaine
Costumes and Accessories
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Furniture or Furnishings
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Memorabilia
Services
Local history research; guided tours.
Services de recherche
We will research public requests within reason; archival records are held at the Prince Albert Historical Museum.
Archival Records •
Information Centre
Programmes Éducatifs
Guided tours for school classes.
Information aux Visiteurs
Bilingual tour guides.
Bilingual Services
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Guided Tours
: English
: French
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Parking Facilities
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Gift shop
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Washrooms
Autre : Special needs access to first floor only.
Autres services
Membership and Volunteers welcome.
Publications et produits
Commemorative Souvenirs
Images en vedette
The Right Honourable John George Diefenbaker.
Pour © communiquer avec : Diefenbaker House Museum. Tous droits réservés.
Carte
Emplacement
| Adresse : |
246 - 19th St. West Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 8A9 Voir la carte |
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| Téléphone : | (306) 953-4863 |
| Adresse postale : |
Diefenbaker House Museum Prince Albert Historical Society, 10 River St. East, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 8A9 |
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Heures d'ouverture
Période :
Seasonal
Mid May to end of August
Open also by special appointment during the off-season.
Ouvert : Open 9:00am to 5:00pm seven days a week
Fermé :
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Mardi
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Mercredi
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Jeudi
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Vendredi
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Samedi
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Dimanche
September - April
Droits d'entrée :
Free
Donations accepted.
