Past Projects

As a museum we are always looking at creative ways to generate revenue. Not only for operating costs but for actual restoration projects, event planning and travelling exhibit opportunities.

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1999 = Ranger Station added to village

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2003 = Reception Gallery built

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2006 = World of Wildlife is built

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2012 = Trapper Cabin (Replica) is built

2012 = Chapel (Replica) is built

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2013 = Village Stage is built

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2014 = Peace Pole installed

2014 = Digital Sign purchased

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2015 = Fence Project begins

2015 = Art Mural Project begins

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2016 = Barn repainted

2016 = Replace reception gallery and wildlife exhibit lights to LED

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2017 = Ranger Station stove is restored

2017 = Ranger Station hole in roof gable repaired

2017 = Reception Gallery general store renovated

2017 = Pioneer House wooden sidewalk removed 

2017 = Ferryman House repaint

2017 = Director Office repainted

2017 = Refresh museum website

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2018 = Bergen Schoolhouse steps replaced

2018 = Upgrade security system and emergency lighting

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2019 = Reception Gallery roof replacement

2019 = Time Capsule

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Current Projects

There is ALWAYS something to do here at the Sundre & District Museum. To ensure staff and guest safety, ground and facility maintenance is number one followed closely by collection care and restoration. Perhaps the most aggressive project we have underway is the: 

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If you think you can help us financially please give our office a call. We do have charitable tax receipts available. 

 

Here are some other exciting projects we are working towards in the next coming months:

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• Village ground - irrigation lines

• Village garden - identification

• Village trees - trimming and falling

• Tractor exhibit - restoration

• Agriculture exhibit - shed cover

• School house - repaint & chimney repair

• School house - Bell tower maintenance

• Pioneer house - ramp replacement

• Reception Gallery - reception renovation

• Reception Gallery - storage space

• Collection Room - renovation

• Digitize archives

• Sidewalk from gallery to youth building

• Transition from sidewalk to doorways to enable accessibility

• Museum Branding

• Museum Programming