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Vulcan & District Museum and Archives

EXHIBITS

VULCAN MUSEUM

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Discover Vulcan's Heritage

The Vulcan & District Museum and Archives offers a fascinating look into the history of Vulcan, Alberta, and its surrounding areas. Established in 1971, the museum aims to preserve and share the community's past through a range of exhibits that highlight key aspects of local life, from early settlement to modern times. Whether you're interested in historical artifacts or the town's unique Star Trek connection, there's something for everyone to explore.

MAP

Map

The Lewis & Ware Foyer

Prospect Slope Schoolhouse

The Homesteaders Bedroom

The Homesteaders Sewing Room

The Homesteaders Kitchen

The Homesteaders Pantry

The Grain Elevator Agent's Office

The Barn

The Workshop

The Communication Room

The Advocate Room

The Medical Room

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A Journey Through Time

The exhibits cover a wide array of topics, including communication technologies, agricultural tools, medical advancements, military history, education and everyday life artifacts. Notable sections include the Communication Room, which showcases how information was shared over the decades, the Homesteaders exhibit, a recreation of rooms from a homestead and Prospect Slope Schoolhouse, a original one bedroom school house from within Vulcan County. Our current front house board special display, is "Recipes Rooted in Grain, Written in Love." A close to home display that shows off local bakers, cooks and recipes.

CONTACT

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MUSEUM

Hours of Operation
Open weekends starting May 15

Daily from June 13- September 7, 2026

Sunday–Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Thursday-Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location
232 Center Street, Vulcan, AB

Phone
1-403-485-2168

Email
vdhs@telus.net

Feedback
Please fill out our form, we'd love to hear from you.
Group Tours
To arrange group tours, please call 1-403-485-2168.

ARCHIVES

​Hours of Operation
The Archives are open year-round:

Wednesdays: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Additional Times: When a volunteer is on-site (please call to confirm)

Location
232 Centre Street, Vulcan, AB
Phone
1-403-485-2168

Email
vdhs@telus.net

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