Sundre & District
Museum
Featuring the Niels Eskesen Reception Gallery, Pioneer Village and the Chester Mjolsness World of Wildlife.
Celebrating the Way We Were.
Immerse yourself in the stories of the pioneers and settlers who shaped this community. Join us as we proudly showcase a diverse collection of artefacts, photographs, and exhibits that bring the past to present. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a curious visitor, or a local resident, the Sundre Museum is your gateway to discovering the vibrant tapestry of Sundre's past.
Museum Exhibitions
Gateway to Discovery
Chester Mjolsness - World of Wildlife
The most exciting exhibit in our collection is the World of Wildlife. This natural history taxidermy exhibit features a large floor to ceiling landscape mural, by a local artist, Lorraine Hughes. This exhibit showcases over 170 mounts from around the world, including a giraffe, polar bear, and crocodile. Come touch and feel at our learning table, try our skill testing, "Skull Identification" activity and enjoy the ecosystem dioramas of this unique, world renowned exhibit. We thank Chester Mjolsness and his family for this donation.
Pioneer Village
Pioneer Village is one of three exhibit spaces. It is open during the summer months, approximately mid-May through mid-October. The village sits on four acres of land in Sundre’s historical Riverside District and houses several historic buildings. There is an area dedicated to farm machinery and implements in the lower village. A working Blacksmith Shop, Barn, Pioneer House, and the Bergen School House make up the upper village. Come see the Ranger Station and explore the bunkhouse and trapper’s cabin. Explore our memory fence and artisan murals. 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.
The Niels Eskesen Reception Gallery
The Niels Eskesen Reception Gallery was built in 2011 as a means of improving the way the museum staff collected, displayed, and stored its objects. It is the welcome entrance to the rest of the exhibits. It houses a modest general store, public washrooms, a viewing gallery, and the World of Wildlife. This Main 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 year.
"The museum was very informative and interesting. I liked the village with all the different buildings especially the old school"
Myrtle Greves
