What To Do In Saskatoon - Museums
AKA Gallery Assiniboia Bessborough Gallery Collector's Choice Art Gallery
Diefenbaker Canada Centre Gladys' Doll Museum Glen Scrimshaw Gallery
Kenderdine Art Gallery Little Stone Schoolhouse Mendel Art Gallery
Meewasin Valley Authority Museum of Natural Sciences Riverhouse Gallery
Royal Canadian Legion, Nutana Royal Oak Gallery Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame
Saskatchewan Craft Gallery Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre Saskatchewan Railway Museum
Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame St. Thomas Art Gallery Ukrainian Museum of Canada
Wanuskewin Heritage Park Western Development Museum  
 Museums
AKA Gallery
Located on the 3rd floor at 12 - 23rd Street East

(306) 652-0044
An artist-run establishment. The gallery focuses on the growth, dissemination and experimentation of contemporary art. Open to the general public. Admission is free.
Assiniboia Bessborough Gallery
Located on the Mall Level at Delta Bessborough Hotel, 601 Spadina Crescent East

(306) 652-6368
Showcases the work of well-known Canadian artists, First Nation artists and Prairie Landscapes. Sculptures and local pottery. The changing exhibits have included Ecotourism paintings of the Saskatchewan River Basin, Urban Landscape, and Saskatoon Festivals. Open on Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Collector's Choice Art Gallery Ltd.
625D - 1st Avenue North
(306) 665-8300

Pieces of work by local Saskatchewan artists, including contemporary posters, prints, limited edition graphics and sculptures. Open Tuesday to Friday, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is Free.
Diefenbaker Canada Centre
Located at University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-8384

The Diefenbaker Canada Centre is the only Canadian public institution of its kind, focusing on John Diefenbaker, Canada's thirteenth Prime Minister. Exhibits include replica rooms of his office and the Privy Council Chamber. The Centre also holds one of the finest views of the city. Our hours are Mon, Wed, Fri from 9:30 to 4:30, Tues & Thurs from 9:30 to 8:00pm and Weekends and Holidays from 12:00noon to 4:30pm.  Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students / seniors / children and $12.50 for families.
Gladys' Doll Wonderworld Museum
Located 4 km north of Saskatoon
(306) 933-2638

Explore through a collection of over 1,000 antique and new dolls, with 130 different themes. Along with each group of dolls is a scene appropriate to their history. A family craft shop is also available at the facility. Open May 21 to September 11, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., winter hours upon request. Admission $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students, $1.00 for child (free for children under five).
The Glen Scrimshaw Gallery
255 - 2nd Avenue North
(306) 668-2226 or (888) 521-2226

Focused on the work of Canadian Artist, Glen Scrimshaw. Display include notecard packages, matted and framed artcards, limited edition prints and one of a kind originals.
Kenderdine Art Gallery
Located in the Agriculture Building at the University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-4571

The gallery is named in honour Mr. Kenderdine, the first professor of Art at the University and founder of the Kenderdine Campus at Emma Lake. Open Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
Little Stone Schoolhouse
Located between the College of Dentistry and the University Hospital

An actually size replica of a Saskatchewan one-room school. Tours available during the summer.
The Mendel Art Gallery
950 Spadina Crescent East
(306) 975-7610

The Mendel collects, exhibits, preserves and interprets works of art and develops public art appreciation. The Mendel tells the story of art making in our community by collecting artworks by Saskatchewan, Canadian and international artists (historical and contemporary).

Meewasin Valley Authority
The Meewasin Valley Authority is an organization dedicated to protecting the natural and cultural heritage resources of the South Saskatchewan River Valley in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and area. With the support of the Province of Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan, Meewasin undertakes programs and projects in river valley education, development and conservation.
Museum of Natural Sciences
The highlight of this museum is the 20 foot high T-Rex skeleton. Exhibits of other live mammals, bird, fish, and reptiles, minerals and exotic plants are showcased as well. Free to the public.
Riverhouse Gallery
308 Spadina Crescent West
(306) 933-2399

Visit this beautiful home overlooking the scenic South Saskatchewan River, a wonderful place to relax while enjoying the works of local artist while having a coffee. Artists are often present for discussion of created works.
The Royal Canadian Legion, Nutana
3021 Louise Street
(306) 374-6303

Showcasing artifacts and memorabilia from the first and second World Wars, Korea War and peace time activities. Lounge available, with meals served and children permitted.
Royal Oak Gallery & Frame Shoppe
1028 Louise Ave
(306) 665-0088

Features original art from Provincial artists as well as impressive prints of leading artist such as Bateman, Brenders, Smith, and Redlin. Open year round, hours vary with season.
Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame
2610 Lorne Avenue
Saskatoon  SK  S7J 0S6
(306) 931-4057

Photographs and citations of individuals who have been recognized for their contributions to the welfare and improvement of agriculture in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Craft Gallery
813 Broadway Ave
(306) 653-3616

Features work by Canadians. Exhibitions of top quality craft objects, including clay, fiber, wood, glass and mixed media crafts. Open daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm. Closed most major holidays. Admission is Free.
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre
120 - 33rd Street East
(306) 244-1146

A large display of First Nations collection of art and content library. Cross cultural country seminars are provide at the facility. Tours available on Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Saskatchewan Railway Museum
Located west on Highway 7 and 2 km south on Highway 60
(306) 382-9855

Experience the history of Saskatchewan's railway first hand. Display's include diesel locomotives, street cars, rolling stock, railway buildings and other railway artifacts. Rides available on operating railway motor cars. Open from Victoria Day weekend to September 30, hours vary with season. Admission for adults is $2.00, youth 6 to 16 is a $1.00, under 6 get in for free.
Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame
Located at the Saskatoon Field House
(306) 975-3354

Honouring the achievements and skills of Saskatoon's top athletes, sport builders and teams.
St. Thomas Art Gallery
Located on the second floor of St. Thomas More College.
The majority of artists that show work here are local, usually with some university training or have seriously studied art under qualified instructors. All works are original. Open from September 15th until April 30th.
Ukrainian Museum of Canada
202 Avenue M South
(306) 244-4212

Exhibits deal with the largest country in Europe, Ukraine. Extensive tours of exhibits revealing the history of Ukrainian culture, dating as far back as prehistory to the time of massive Ukrainian emigrations. Some of the main attractions are the Ukrainian Eastern Byzantine rite architecture, art, the iconography of adjacent cathedral and collections representing the spiritual, material and folkloric cultural of Ukraine's heritage. Open daily from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sundays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Admission for adults, seniors and students is $2.00, no charge for preschoolers.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
(306) 931-6767
Wanuskewin's mission is to operate, on a sustainable basis, a world recognized Heritage Park under the leadership and guidance of First Nations people that contributes to increasing public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the cultural legacy of the Northern Plains First Nations people.
Western Development Museum
2610 Lorne Avenue South
(306) 931-1910

The Saskatchewan Western Development Museum (WDM) is the museum of social and economic history for the Province of Saskatchewan. It is a network of four exhibit branches in the cities of Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Saskatoon and Yorkton, with a headquarters facility, the Curatorial Centre, also in Saskatoon.
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