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A BRIEF HISTORY
Over thirty years ago, the Pioneer Museum Society was started. With the help of the community, the museum collected artifacts that represent the history of the area. Today, the museum holds over 50,000 artifacts!
SIGNIFICANT HOLDINGS
From dinosaurs to a pioneer village, this museum has something of everything. The focus is on pioneers of the region, who came via the Edson Trail. Displays contain items of Native heritage, early tools, wildlife and items used by the settlers of the area. Temporary exhibits are rotated periodically and have included themes such as radios, the City of Grande Prairie and forgeries.
The pioneer village contains many buildings, some of them being a post office, store, church, school, forestry cabin and a Hudson Bay trading post.
ARCHIVES
The South Peace Regional Archives includes photos, films, maps, documents and sound recordings from the South Peace country. It is located in the museum.
ACQUISITION POLICY
Artifacts can be donated and a tax receipt can be issued. Loans are not accepted. Items should be in good condition and be at least fifty years old. Contact Julie DeWinters at the museum.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
There are many events during the year. Please contact the museum for more. Listed below are the summer events only.
The museum is located in the beautiful Muskoseepi Park.
Photo by Ellen Christopherson
SITE INFORMATION
Operated by: City of Grande Prairie
Contact: Ronda Lawton
Phone Number: 780-532-5482
Museum email: info@grandeprairiemuseum.ca
Website: www.grandeprairiemuseum.org
Museum Size: 15 000 sq. ft
Size of Grounds: 3 acres
Rating of Site Interest (out of 5): 3
Overall Difficulty Rating (out of 5): 1
Access: The public has access to the site & Site ID Box when open
Time of Year Open: Year-round
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat-Sun 10 AM - 4:30 PM
The pioneer village is only open from May to October
After Hour Availability: None
Admission: Adult $5; seniors $4; youth $3; family $12; memberships also available
Site Rental: No
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