Museum
This Museum began in 1971 with the purchase of the CPR station and property, but it goes back much farther. The history of the organization is short compared to the history it houses, that of the district and its people. That is what you’ll find when you come to visit - the people. They are present in the many artifacts which these very people donated to create our Museum. The many talents, the strong work ethic, the love of games, sports, music, and family are evident in each display. The household portion of the station has been restored to what it was in the early 1900’s. The business section is filled with display items from agriculture to World Wars and wildlife, and every aspect in between.
The Museum is open on a seasonal basis, from May Long Weekend to Labour Day. The Museum is operated by the Town of Strasbourg which is dedicated to the upkeep of the building, to maintaining in good order displays of artifacts and the records pertaining to them. Local students are hired to greet visitors as well as cataloguing, caretaking, and carrying out events. These special occasions occur from opening day throughout the summer season. Some examples include Kids Summer Day Camps and annual Ancestors Day. We host displays of local expertise such as stamp collections, antique autos and tractors, blacksmithing, telephones, weaving, and spinning. We celebrate the talent in our community. We also bring in shows or displays from elsewhere when possible. Of course, fundraisers are an important part of the program, since dollars are not often abundant and are always necessary to continue and to expand. We acquired the original Strassburg Schoolhouse and a century-old Homestead House. These buildings give us an extensive display area and room for new themes to express the history of our area.
This history is as fragile as the artifacts. Without work and care, time and effort to protect and preserve the local and Canadian history it will be lost. To quote John Steinbeck (as seen on our signage) “How will we know it is us without our past?”
Why should you pay us a visit? You will enjoy some interesting and educational hours under our roof. You may even meet some “old family” here. You lend your support by your presence, your involvement, and by your donation, which is our present price of admission. Your input is the asset upon which we depend, for which we work, and which we appreciate so much. It’s our history, that of this area, this province, this country. Come sample and enjoy!
The Strasbourg and District Museum is located at the end of Main Street at 501 Railway Ave.