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Regina's Civic MuseumGallery Hours and AccessThe museum is located on the 2nd floor of 1835 Scarth Street. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. The museum is open 10:00 am to 5:30 pm on Thursdays. Admission is free. Consult the Regina Transit Home Page for a bus route near you.
Our MissionThe Regina Plains Museum is the civic history museum of Regina.
HistoryAs Regina's Civic Museum, we have been serving residents in and around Regina for more than forty 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/Acting Registrar 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 ProgramIndividual and Family memberships to the museum are available for one year terms.
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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
Donors and SponsorsThe 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.
Donation Opportunities...no gift is too smallFinancial Contributions How to VolunteerYou 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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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. 