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Vision: Celebrate the history and pioneering spirit of Stony Plain and Parkland County.
Mission: Collect, preserve and present the artifacts and stories of Stony Plain and Parkland County.
Guiding Principles: As an organization, the Pioneer Museum values the following:
• Facilitating education and lifelong learning.
• Preserving founding cultures and community heritage.
• Recognizing the knowledge, skills, and efforts of our volunteers.
• Contributing to the quality of life in the local community.
• Encouraging active participation and involvement of residents of all ages.

HISTORY
First building moved on to site in 1989, building restored and collection displayed. Open to the public in 1992. Tea house added and opened in 1994, and is run solely by volunteers. Museum now comprises of 13 buildings and over 5000 artifacts situated on approximately 9 acres. Three more historical buildings are planned to be added in 2010.

Became a year round institution in 2009 and began offering art, crafts and other classes both to seniors and general public. All programs for public as well as elementary education in conjunction with corriculum,are being expanded. Also an artifact restoration program was also started in 2009 with all work being done by volunteers.

About the Collections
Rural,agricultural, household and outdoor equipment
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 5500


Decorative Arts
Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Costumes • Furniture or Furnishings • Glass • Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries

Fine Arts
Culture: Canadian

Human History
Agriculture • Archaeological Objects • Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Electricity • Exploration and Survey • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Imaging : Photographs • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Medals • Medical History and Technology • Memorabilia • Military History and Technology • Musical Instruments • Physics, Mathematics or Metrology • Toys and Games • Transportation : Motorized ground : Non-motorized ground • Local History • Weapons


Services & Activities
Grain planting and Harvesting, Saw Mill, Blacksmith,

Research Services
Local Family History Research
Conservation or Restoration

Educational Programs
School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP) • Seniors Programs • Demonstrations

Visitor Services
Variuos original buildings from the area that display artifacts.
Guided Tours : English • Information Centre or Desk • Meeting Room Rental • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Washrooms : Wheelchairs available : Wheelchair access • Washrooms

Member Privileges
Individual annual memberships are $10.00

Food Services
The Pioneer Tea House serves lunches from 11 am to 1:00 pm. & coffee & sweets from 1:00 pm. to 4 pm. every Friday & Saturday from May to October.
Picnic Area


Publications & Products

Brochures • Books • Annual Reports

Hours & Admission

Operation: Seasonal 
Beginning in April and to the end of October
Open: Open daily 10 am. To 4 pm. Monday through to Saturday
1 pm. To 4 pm. Sunday

Admission: Charged
Adults $2.00 per person



Address
Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum Society
5120 - 43 Avenue,  Stony Plain,  Alberta 
T7Z 1L5
Telephone:   (780) 963-1234
Fax:   (780) 968-5564
E-mail: pioneermuseum@telus.net


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Last updated: 2010 01 13