Regina's Civic Museum

Gallery Hours and Access

The museum is located on the 2nd floor of 1835 Scarth Street. We are open Monday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. Consult the Regina Transit Home Page for a bus route near you.

The museum gallery is wheelchair accessible by utilizing the elevator north of the stairway to the 2nd floor. Please note that the elevator is not available on Saturdays. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Our Mission

The Regina Plains Museum is the civic history museum of Regina.

• Through exhibiting, collecting and programming activities, the museum reflects the history of Regina.
• The collection preserves the significant cultural, social, political and economic development of the community.
• The Regina Plains Museum collaborates with other museums and organizations to limit duplication of collections and services.

History

Operating as Regina's Civic Museum, we have been preserving Regina's history for fifty years. It is the only museum with a mandate to collect materials related to the cultural, social, political and economic growth and development of the peoples of Regina. This is made possible through collecting, documenting, preserving and exhibiting artifacts and other heritage collections.

Early development of the Regina Plains Museum was initiated by the Regina Exhibition and the Regina and District Old Timers Association in 1958/59. Originally called the Plains Historical Museum Society, the Museum was incorporated in January of 1960. The Exhibition offered space under the Grandstand to store the growing collection and each year throughout fair week the artifacts were displayed with members of the Old Timers' Association sharing their memories and stories with visitors to the exhibition grounds.

Eventually however, the exhibition needed the space and the collection had to be relocated. The Laird building, an unused warehouse, was offered as a temporary space, however, the collection was stored there for the next ten years with no public access. During this time the Old Timers Association sought to secure a permanent home for the collection. Eventually, the City of Regina made available the fourth floor of what is often referred to as, the Old City Hall. Completed in 1980, a Director/Curator was hired and exhibits developed with the help of many dedicated volunteers.

In response to concerns of visibility and accessibility, the Regina Plains Museum adopted an extension programming format in 1999. Exhibits and programs were taken out into the community.

The downtown gallery and office space was relocated and featured changing exhibits. A resource centre was located in the museum space as well.

Membership Program

Individual and Family memberships to the museum are available for one year terms.
Members receive:

• A copy of our quarterly newsletter.
• An invitation to special events at the museum.
• Voting privileges if member is over 18 years of age.
• 10% discounts at Colours Art and Framing in Regina.

Our Corporate Members receive:

• Voting privileges for one designated representative 18 years of age and older.

Member Categories	Cost (One Year Membership)
Individual	$10.00
Family	$20.00
Corporate	$25.00

We welcome your membership in the Regina Plains Museum. Your support will ensure that we continue to serve the community now and in the future.

Our People

Board of Trustees	Staff
President, Rob Deglau Vice President, Margot Mack Treasurer, Scott Cheston Secretary, Yolanda Hansen Trustee, Keith Knox Trustee, Christine Niemczyk Trustee, Andrea Mulholland Trustee, Brianna Demofsky City of Regina Representative, Fred Clipsham City of Regina Representative, Glenn Gordon	Executive Director, Christa Donaldson Administrative Assistant, Rose Schmidlechner

Collections Committee

Rose Schmidlechner Loretta Hawkes Peter Quiring Christa Donaldson

Donors and Sponsors

The museums' Planned Giving Program may be a realistic way for you to contribute to preserving the heritage of Regina. You incur no expenses by including a gift to the Regina Plains Museum in your will, and there can be a tax advantage in doing so. For more information, please call us at (306) 780.9435.

Donors in Memoriam

Bessie Barker Bert Duncan Mrs. Jean Tansley George W. Grant Gwendolyn Edith Oliver Estate

Donation Opportunities...no gift is too small

Financial Contributions
As a not-for-profit charitable organization, the Regina Plains Museum relies on the financial support of its members and constituents in Regina and surrounding area. Financial donations to the museum are gladly accepted at any time and a charitable tax receipt will be provided.

How to Volunteer

You can help the Regina Plains Museum enhance community through a shared understanding of where we live. The museum is looking for volunteers. To find out how you can make a difference, please email us at rp.museum@sasktel.net

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