Sundre Museum and World of Wildlife

Sundre Museum and World of Wildlife The Sundre & District Museum is a place to learn, explore and create. We look forward to your visit. It is now one of three exhibit spaces.

Tour our pioneer village which sits on 4 acres of land and houses 8 heritage buildings. Wander around our reception gallery with ever changing displays and take a walk on the wild side in our World of Wildlife exhibit which displays over 170 animal mounts from around the world.

#1 The Pioneer Village was once the original Sundre museum. Open during the summer months, the village sits on four acre

s of land and houses eight historic buildings. There is an area dedicated to farm machinery and implements in the upper village next to the garden, and a tractor and wagon display located in the lower village next to the garage. The village offers a wonderful display of green spaces and gardens. Bring your lunch and enjoy a picnic in the park while your children play in our sandbox.

#2 The Reception Centre was built in 2011 as a means of improving the way the museum staff collected, displayed, and stored its objects. It is the front line admission gate and entrance to the rest of the exhibits. It houses a modest general store, public washrooms and a coffee area. The Gallery is open all year round and the displays are ever changing. We encourage you to follow our social media pages as we introduce new displays throughout the years.

#3 The newest exhibit in our collection is the World of Wildlife. This is a closed, taxidermy exhibit featuring a large floor to ceiling landscape mural, by a local artist. It showcases over 170 mounts from around the world, including a life-sized replica elephant built by our friends at Jurassic Park. Come touch and feel at our learning table, try our skill testing, "what is this" activity and enjoy the sounds of this unique, best of its kind in North America exhibit. We thank the Chester Mjolsness and his family for this donation as it has placed our museum on the international map.

We will be selling raffles today at the Sundre Farmers’ Market Hope to see everyone there!
08/21/2026

We will be selling raffles today at the Sundre Farmers’ Market

Hope to see everyone there!

08/20/2026
We are seeking empty 4L pails. If you or someone you know is looking to dispose of them, we would be pleased to accept t...
08/19/2026

We are seeking empty 4L pails. If you or someone you know is looking to dispose of them, we would be pleased to accept them at the museum.

Only a few weeks remain until the golf ball drop! Raffle tickets are available for purchase at the museum, open Tuesday ...
08/18/2026

Only a few weeks remain until the golf ball drop! Raffle tickets are available for purchase at the museum, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-5pm

Mark you calendars! Stay tuned for the schedule on all the events and activities that will be happening this year at the...
08/15/2026

Mark you calendars!
Stay tuned for the schedule on all the events and activities that will be happening this year at the Sundre Museum

Whiskers is out and about with his favorite crew enjoying Alberta Farm Days! Follow World Famous Gopher Hole Museum to s...
08/15/2026

Whiskers is out and about with his favorite crew enjoying Alberta Farm Days! Follow World Famous Gopher Hole Museum to see all there adventures!

Thank you, Southern Alberta Drifters RV Club for coming and visiting our museum today!! Also, thank you to our wonderful...
08/15/2026

Thank you, Southern Alberta Drifters RV Club for coming and visiting our museum today!!

Also, thank you to our wonderful volunteer for the guided tour and experience he provides to our guests and groups, we appreciate you! 💙

Come explore our history! 💙
08/12/2026

Come explore our history! 💙

🏛️ Some stories are meant to be explored, not just remembered.

🌲 At the Sundre & District Pioneer Village Museum, history comes alive through original cabins, antique machinery, and stories that shaped the community—from pioneer settlement and Indigenous culture to forestry and life in the foothills.

🪵 From early homesteads to the Sundre we know today, the town’s connection to the land runs deep.

📍 Find it in Sundre’s Historic Riverside Area, adjacent to downtown.

Address

211/1st Avenue SW, Box 314
Sundre, AB
T0M1X0

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14036383233

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