1911 Town hall building with adjacent United Church museum space.

Children and an adult exploring exhibits inside Holden Historical Society Museum.

Museum exhibit featuring historical artifacts and a detailed miniature town display.

Three people playing music on accordion and fiddle inside a room filled with vintage artifacts.

Holden Historical Society Museum

The Holden Historical Society Museum (Holden Museum) is housed in the original 1911 Holden town office and fire hall, complete with a jail cell. This community-based museum contains artifacts depicting early life in Holden, including a pioneer kitchen, general store and pump organs. Also featured is an HO scale model of Main Street Holden in 1909-1911. Recent exhibits include visitor experience with a working demo Telegraph system of the early 1900s, operating Shortwave Radio, WW 1 McCloskey Medals, early radios from the 1920s, Battleford Trail/Dominion Telegraph information wall, collection of WW1 & WW2 aircraft posters/paintings, Piche oven and more. Recent adjacent United Church added museum displays. Open mid-May to early September. Open by appointment all other times.

Address

4948 50 Ave., Holden, Alberta

Details

Season Availability: Year-round
Traveller Type: Families & Kids
Skill Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1-2 hours
Guided: Self-guided
Required Equipment: No Equipment Needed
Accessibility Inclusivity: Wheelchair AccessibleGender-Neutral BathroomsLGBTQS+ Friendly
Paid Or Ticketed: Ticket Required (Paid)