Indian Head Museum - Historic Places Days

Indian Head Museum

Indian Head, Saskatchewan
Type
Museum/Gallery
Address
610 Otterloo Street, Indian Head, SK, Canada
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Hours
July and August Hours Wednesdays to Sundays 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Closed Mondays and Tuesdays September to June is open by appointment only. Email the museum to make arrangements.

The Indian Head Museum, housed in the town’s beautifully preserved 1907 fire hall, offers an immersive glimpse into prairie life through a network of heritage buildings and carefully curated exhibits. Visitors can explore a restored one-room schoolhouse, the 1883 Bell Farm Cottage, blacksmith and carpenter shops, agricultural outbuildings, and a CPR railway room, all filled with artifacts that bring the settler experience to life. The museum showcases everything from early domestic tools to military memorabilia, creating a vivid portrait of life in a growing prairie community.

Among its most compelling features is the Indian Head Rockets exhibit, which honours the legacy of the groundbreaking all-Black and Latino baseball team that played across Saskatchewan in the 1950s. This exhibit tells the story of the Rockets’ connection to the Negro Leagues, their role in drawing massive crowds to Indian Head, and their cultural impact on the prairies.

Another highlight is the museum’s Métis cultural display, featuring a kitchen and stories that celebrate the local Métis community’s resilience and creativity. Scan the QR code to watch our local documentary on nine Knowledge Keepers.

Whether you’re interested in researching local or family roots, sport, culture, or pioneer history, the Indian Head Museum is a meaningful stop that connects past and present through community-driven storytelling and historical preservation.

 

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Fun Facts

Fun Facts about the Indian Head Museum

  • The museum is housed in a 1907 fire hall—complete with the original fire truck doors!

  • Home of the Indian Head Rockets exhibit, celebrating Saskatchewan’s Black baseball team.

  • The Bell Farm Cottage, built in 1883, is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the area.

  • We house a unique P.F.R.A. exhibit, highlighting innovative tree research and distribution in Saskatchewan, as well as soil and water conservation efforts conducted by the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration right here in Indian Head.
  • Our restored one-room schoolhouse still has original desks, ink wells, and a working chalkboard.

  • The Métis cultural display features an authentic kitchen and local documentary you can watch.

  • We have our own archives, where visitors and researchers can explore photos, records, and local stories.

  • The museum’s vintage blacksmith and carpenter shops showcase tools from over a century ago.

  • We offer interactive experiences, such as playing retro and heritage games.

  • The museum is run by passionate volunteers who love to share Indian Head’s unique history.

  • Located just off the Trans-Canada Highway, we’re an easy and worthwhile stop for all ages.

 

Location

610 Otterloo Street, Indian Head, SK, Canada
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