Accessible front entrance with flags, coal mine railings, historical sign and flowers.

Chuckwagon Christmas card collection of Olive and Dick Cosgrave, paintings of chuckwagon drive Bob Cosgrave, photographs of Dick Cosgrave

Traditional Metis beadwork on a leather gauntlet with 3 white beaded flowers with orange centers and orange outlined green bead leaves.

From the West looking down the main track with secondary tracks on the North to the train station and one grain elevator

Various wire-brushed tools for woodworking, tractor and equipment.

Rosebud & District Centennial Museum

Visitors discover the stories of the "Valley of the many Rosebuds". Relax on the patio or in our welcoming lobby designed for browsing the library, playing crokinole or crib, or working on a puzzle. A donation grants access to over 3,300 square feet of exhibits, and visitors can receive free photocopies of family history pages from local history books. Guests explore a 1920–30s settler’s room, view watercolours and drawings by W. Ray Salt, admire Mary Job’s collection of more than a thousand salt & pepper shakers, and Dude Cote’s antique tools. Highlights include Darcy Morton’s 1923 Calgary Stampede (Metis beading) award-winning outfit, Stampede legends, the Goose Lake rail line, and Dick Cosgrave’s cartoon postcards. Outside, find a recreated grain elevator mural and 15 signs showcasing local building and settler history. Local handcrafts and refreshments are available in the Museum Market. Established by the Rosebud Lions Club in 1967. Wheelchair & Family friendly.

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