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Brooks and District Museum
Brooks , Alberta Tourism Region: Southeastern Alberta
The Brooks and District Museum was bult on seven acres of land in 1974. It was created with the mission to collect, preserve and portray the cultural heritage of Brooks and District through natural history specimens, artifacts, documents, maps, information, etc. which is signficant to the history of this area.
The museum is organized to be a "Walk Through The Ages". There are exhibits portraying the life of a rancher, the war years, the N.W.M.P., the Canadian Pacific Railroad, and the Eastern Irrigation District. The museum also houses displays saluting the oil industry and early settlers, including the Fourth Duke of Sutherland and John Ware.
About the Collections
Approximately 20,000 artifacts in 17 different buildings on 7 acres of land.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 20,000
Archives
A very small archives with articles on the history of Brooks and surrounding area and on the citizens of this area.
Human History
History of Brooks, County of Newell and the area north east including Steveville and Pollickville.
Natural Sciences
Paleontological Collections : Fossil Collections : Fossil Vertebrates (Vertebrate Paleontology) : Fossil Plants (Paleobotany)
Services & Activities
Educational Programs
Give tours and demonstrations for children, schools and special groups.
Take items to the Nursing Home for Seniors
Visitor Services
Parking Facilities : Bus • Washrooms
Food Services
No Food Services
Publications & Products
Brooks & District Brochure
Hours & Admission
Operation: By Appointment Seasonal
Open May Long Weekend till September Long Weekend.
Open by appointment during off season and can call 403-362-5073 for more information.
Open: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Closed:
Address
Brooks and District Museum
568 Sutherland Dr E, Brooks, Alberta
T1R 0K7
Telephone: 403-362-5073
E-mail: museum@xplornet.com
Mailing Address:
Brooks and District Museum
Box 2078 , Brooks , Alberta
T1R 1C7
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Last updated: 2008 08 02
The museum is organized to be a "Walk Through The Ages". There are exhibits portraying the life of a rancher, the war years, the N.W.M.P., the Canadian Pacific Railroad, and the Eastern Irrigation District. The museum also houses displays saluting the oil industry and early settlers, including the Fourth Duke of Sutherland and John Ware.
About the Collections
Approximately 20,000 artifacts in 17 different buildings on 7 acres of land.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 20,000
Archives
A very small archives with articles on the history of Brooks and surrounding area and on the citizens of this area.
Human History
History of Brooks, County of Newell and the area north east including Steveville and Pollickville.
Natural Sciences
Paleontological Collections : Fossil Collections : Fossil Vertebrates (Vertebrate Paleontology) : Fossil Plants (Paleobotany)
Services & Activities
Educational Programs
Give tours and demonstrations for children, schools and special groups.
Take items to the Nursing Home for Seniors
Visitor Services
Parking Facilities : Bus • Washrooms
Food Services
No Food Services
Publications & Products
Brooks & District Brochure
Hours & Admission
Operation: By Appointment Seasonal
Open May Long Weekend till September Long Weekend.
Open by appointment during off season and can call 403-362-5073 for more information.
Open: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Closed:
Address
Brooks and District Museum
568 Sutherland Dr E, Brooks, Alberta
T1R 0K7
Telephone: 403-362-5073
E-mail: museum@xplornet.com
Mailing Address:
Brooks and District Museum
Box 2078 , Brooks , Alberta
T1R 1C7
Get the map viewer plug-in
Last updated: 2008 08 02
Last update:
2008 11 24 Important
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