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“Along the Road to Freedom” Art Exhibit Grand Opening
Join the Mennonite Historical Society of Alberta at the Gem of the West Museum on April 28th for the Grand Opening of the travelling art exhibit "Along the Road to Freedom", which will be hosted in our Scotiabank Art Gallery. The Mennonite Historical Society's AGM is at 10:30am, followed by the Grand Opening program and reception at 1:30pm. Donations to the Mennonite Historical Society will be accepted.
Find out more »2018 Summer Season Begins
The 2018 Summer Season begins May 14th. The museum will be open Monday to Friday from 9am - 4pm, and Saturdays 9am - 3pm until August 31st.
Find out more »Victoria Day
The Museum will be closed on Monday, May 21st for Victoria Day.
Find out more »Museum Closed for Private Event
Museum Closed for Private Event
Find out more »Concert and Dessert Auction
Join us on Saturday, June 16th for a Concert and Dessert Auction Fundraiser, featuring musician Cal Toth. Doors open 6:30pm, event begins at 7pm. The auction will include cakes and pies generously donated by local bakeries, businesses, and volunteers. Tickets $20 (price includes one drink token, additional drinks $5). Please purchase tickets in advance at the museum, cash or cheque payment only.
Find out more »Art Gallery Closed
The Scotiabank Art Gallery will be closed to the public on June 19th and 20th. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Find out more »“Along the Road to Freedom” Exhibit Closing Date
June 27th is the final day to visit The Mennonite Historical Society's travelling art exhibit, "Along the Road the Freedom", currently hosted in the Gem's Scotiabank Art Gallery.
Find out more »Museum Closed for Settler Days
The Museum will be closed July 7th as staff and volunteers participate in Settler Days! Come join the Gem of the West Arts and Culture Committee as they present a variety of activities for Celebration of the Arts throughout Coaldale.
Find out more »CANCELLED, MUSEUM OPEN – Museum Closed for Private Event
(Please note: this event has been cancelled, and the museum will be open to the public for our regular hours, 9am to 3pm.) The museum will be closed on Saturday, July 21st for a private event.
Find out more »Heritage Day Open House
Join us on August 6th to celebrate Heritage Day! The Gem will be holding an Open House from 10am to 2pm featuring heritage themed crafts, a blacksmith shop demonstration which includes the opportunity to bring home a unique souvenir from the museum, ice-cream making, and other fun activities for the whole family! Drop in, admission by donation.
Find out more »Upcoming Events
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Ian Martens Presentation
May 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
Trevor Panczak Concert
June 13 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm