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Concert and Dessert Auction
Join us on Saturday, June 16th for a Concert and Dessert Auction Fundraiser, featuring musician Cal Toth. Doors open 6:30pm, event begins at 7pm. The auction will include cakes and pies generously donated by local bakeries, businesses, and volunteers. Tickets $20 (price includes one drink token, additional drinks $5). Please purchase tickets in advance at the museum, cash or cheque payment only.
Find out more »Art Gallery Closed
The Scotiabank Art Gallery will be closed to the public on June 19th and 20th. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Find out more »“Along the Road to Freedom” Exhibit Closing Date
June 27th is the final day to visit The Mennonite Historical Society's travelling art exhibit, "Along the Road the Freedom", currently hosted in the Gem's Scotiabank Art Gallery.
Find out more »Museum Closed for Settler Days
The Museum will be closed July 7th as staff and volunteers participate in Settler Days! Come join the Gem of the West Arts and Culture Committee as they present a variety of activities for Celebration of the Arts throughout Coaldale.
Find out more »CANCELLED, MUSEUM OPEN – Museum Closed for Private Event
(Please note: this event has been cancelled, and the museum will be open to the public for our regular hours, 9am to 3pm.) The museum will be closed on Saturday, July 21st for a private event.
Find out more »Heritage Day Open House
Join us on August 6th to celebrate Heritage Day! The Gem will be holding an Open House from 10am to 2pm featuring heritage themed crafts, a blacksmith shop demonstration which includes the opportunity to bring home a unique souvenir from the museum, ice-cream making, and other fun activities for the whole family! Drop in, admission by donation.
Find out more »Museum Closed for Private Event
The museum will be closed to the public on Saturday, August 18th to accommodate a private rental of the facility.
Find out more »End of the 2018 Summer Season
Thursday, August 30th marks the close of our 2018 Summer Season.
Find out more »Closed for Private Event
The museum will be closed for a private event on Friday, August 31st.
Find out more »10th Annual Wine and Cheese Auction – SOLD OUT
The Wine and Cheese Auction, our biggest fundraiser of the year, is taking place October 20th! This event will be a wonderful evening of live music, delicious food from local restaurants, a variety of wines, and of course both a Silent and a Live auction. Doors open 5:30pm. Tickets will be available from the museum starting September 10th for $25 each.
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