It's a year to celebrate!
To help celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Western Development Museum, the WDM is encouraging people to visit their local branch this year. Those celebrating their 65th birthday in 2014 will receive free admission on their birth date, as well as a birthday present from the Museum! On April 6, 2014 admission to the four WDMs in Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Saskatoon and Yorkton will be only 65 cents and visitors will receive a FREE Gift!
Like most organizations, the WDM is affected by both global and regional trends, as well as by changes within the organization. External trends include globalization, changing demographics (aging population, influx of newcomers to Saskatchewan, growing First Nations and Metis populations), and new technologies.
With the pace of change accelerating, how will the WDM look even a decade from now? For one thing, the Museum is changing its focus for collecting artifacts. The WDM is now seeking items that reflect the culture, social life, innovation, and economy of post-Second World War Saskatchewan, particularly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
"People are visiting and supporting WDM in droves, and our staff and volunteers are working really hard to keep the Museum vibrant and exciting," says Joan Champ, Executive Director. "As a result, our attendance has increased; we have opened exciting new permanent and travelling exhibits throughout the system; we have forged some terrific new partnerships; and more and more new Canadians are visiting the four WDMs."
