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Western Development Museum

50 Diefenbaker Dr., Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
306-693-5989
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Ranked #2 of 12 attractions in Moose Jaw
Type: Speciality Museums
Most recent review
- 8 Apr 2013
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Moose Jaw, Canada
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62 reviews 62 reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Being from Moose Jaw, this is a must see. The Snowbirds wing is very impressive; don't miss it. The display of locomotive equipment is huge, and you can go right in. You may have seen many of the cars, but I guarantee you haven't seen them all!

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Winnipeg
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31 reviews 31 reviews
3 attraction reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

This museum is filled with trains, boats, planes, cars, the Snowbirds and other historical displays. Our group ranging in age from 3 to 65 were impressed. This particular weekend they also had an Easter egg craft and paper egg hunt for the kids. We were also allowed to visit the museum on two consecutive days for the same entrance fee.... More

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Moose Jaw, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

This museum has unique displays from all over Saskatchewan. There are trains, cars, planes, even a small planetarium. Many old bicycles are also in the collection.

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Hepburn
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

If you have any interest in transportation this is the place to see. With going on school trips a couple times and this time going with my wife I was still amazed how a person can miss looking at some things even on the 3rd visit. It is for sure seeing but give yourself time to enjoy as their is... More

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Manchester, UK
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3 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

We have been to museums all over the world and to many that seek to recreate the past. This is one of the best and deserves to be better known. We went to see the Sukanen ship which was built by a local man hoping to sail back to Finland - check the map. The ship was a very evocative... More

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Haines City
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

For those people who do not remember the "old" days this is the place to go. They also have a wonderful gift shop.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

excellent museum. I went to see the exhibition of hooked rugs (outstanding) but stayed to see all the rest of the museum. I was impressed.

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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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59 reviews 59 reviews
14 attraction reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

This is a really interesting place if you like to learn about the history of a place you are visiting or you need to kill time. Sometimes in Saskatchewan cities there is not a great deal to do, so this fits the bill

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Smithers, B.C.
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22 attraction reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2012

Very well presented collection of old and not-so-old cars, snowmobiles and aircraft. Also excellent presentations of other aspects of prairie history. This being Saskatchewan, the North American home of medicare, there is an informative history of medical care in Saskatchewan. Very well worth a visit of a few hours.

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Regina, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
11 attraction reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Lots of interesting stuff to see. Check out the "SnowBirds" display. Took my grandchildren there for a trip down memory lane. I think they really enjoyed all the exhibits. A different Museum experiance for the family.

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