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Welcome
Take a step into the past
Visit us to walk along our boardwalk of our early town and look through the old interior of buildings and stores, preserved as they once were. Then take a trip forward to the beginning of the electric era. Don't forget to check out our vast display of antique cars. There is something to interest everyone, why not come see for yourself?
About Us
At Assiniboia & District Museum you will feel as though you stepped back in time. Since our re-launch in 1995, in our new building, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of all who visit our space.
For regular guests, we try to keep things interesting by regularly hosting exciting events and fresh new seasonal exhibits. Out of town guests enjoy our beloved exhibits such as the Farquhar Car exhibit, Boardwalk through time, and the Prentice Safari exhibit. We hope you will come to our amazing museum soon.
Opening Hours
Hours
Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 5:00pm
Closed at noon (12 to 1)
Closed Holidays (May 22, August 7, September 5, October 10)
We close October 31, 2023.
We accept cash, etransfers, and credit cards. We are non-profit organization and operate with donations and grants. Thank you to those that donate and thank you to the funding for Grants to keep us going.
Summer Position
Assistant Programs and Tourism Information Student
Wage/Salary Info: 15.00
Location: ASSINIBOIA
# of Positions: 1
Employment Terms: Seasonal:F-T
Length of Employment: May 17, 2023-August 20, 2023
Apply By: 02-May-2023
How to Apply?:
One PDF file with cover letter how you meet criteria, how this position appeals and what you can bring to Museum to assini.museum@sasktel.net
Employer Name:
Assiniboia & District Historical Society
Employer Address: PO BOX 1211 ASSINIBOIA,SK CANADA S0H0B0
Contact Name: Assiniboia Museum
Contact Phone: 306-642-5353
Contact Email: assini.museum@sasktel.net
Employer Website: assinimuseum.wixsite.com/home Summer Student Job
This term position is to provide information to visitors to the Assiniboia Museum and to assist with developing programs and delivering programs throughout the summer season. Duties may include assisting with social media, summer camp (s), assist with volunteer support and assist with set up/take down or move exhibit (s) and assist with programming and other duties. Responsibilities include ensuring visitors have good positive experience with excellent customer service, gift shop duties, reception duties (in person or by phone) for information about the Museum, Town of Assiniboia and the surrounding area, processing admissions, donations and participating in the day to day operation of the Museum. Candidate will be knowledgeable about Canadian and Indigenous history, surrounding area, work weekends, possibly evenings (mini-golf) and generally awareness of the following: - Desire to work with people of all ages and background - Good communication skills verbal and written Research skills Organization skills -Ability to work independently and as a team member Good computer skills. Only students returning to school or post secondary will be considered for this term position.
Thank you for your interest in applying.
Volunteers, Members, Tours and More
Sign Up to Volunteer or Member
Bernice Woolhouse and Lorraine Silzer
These two ladies have assisted the Museum for many many years. Bernice and Lorraine still come to help us out. They were awarded 2021 Saskatchewan Volunteer Award by Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty. It is a honour for us to have these two ladies involved with our organization as Volunteers and as Members. Do you want to be a volunteer? Or a member? Contact us for more information.
Guided Tour
Take time to explore, learn something new and spend quality time with your family and friends. Our Guided Tour is sure to delight. Satisfy your sense of discovery by joining us.
Visit Us
Find all the details you need in order to have a memorable time at the museum. We offer information about events, camping, and exhibitions, driving directions, information about group visits and classroom visits. Contact us to assist with your visit to Assiniboia & District Historical Museum.
Grants
Thank you
We would like to recognize and say thank you for receiving grants to allow us to operate, design programs for young to seniors throughout our season.
Thank you to Sask Culture, Sask Lotteries, SW District, Town of Assiniboia, Golden Wind Grant - RM Lake of the Rivers #72,Knights of Columbus, Assiniboia KInettes, Southern Cruisers Car Club.
We couldn't do many of our programs without your support. Thank you.
Assiniboia & District Historical Museum
Get in touch to find out more about our collection. Or wanting to make a donation via etransfer, credit card or information please contact us. We are a non-profit registered organization.
306-642-5353