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Westaskiwin: History never gets old at this museum

A Pioneer Play Room lets visitors experience history hands-on
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The War Years Remembered exhibit at the Wetaskiwin and District Heritage Museum stands perminently; showing Wetaskiwin’s history relateing to the two World Wars, Korea and post-Korea. (Amelia Naismith/Black Press Media file photo)

Located in the heart of Treaty 6 territory, Wetaskiwin’s Heritage museum celebrates First Nations diversity, pioneer life and more over three floors of dynamic displays.

Visitors can share in the lives of the extraordinary Women of Aspenland, or learn about local First Nations, war history and more.

There’s also a Pioneer Play Room, where kids of all ages can use real museum artifacts to get a hands-on sense of history in the area.

Check this website for more information about hours and access.

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