The museum is based upon a collection of guns, arrowheads and other pioneer artifacts gathered by the late Lloyd Furman, who spent many years collecting artifacts. Originally, it was housed in the restored CNR Station, but it quickly outgrew that space.  As a result, a large quonset was erected – the Lloyd Furman Building. The site has continued to grow with additional buildings being added as needed.

Each summer more than 2,000 visitors tour the Frenchman Butte Museum site, snuggled into the center of this picturesque hamlet which lies in the valley of the North Saskatchewan River less than an hour’s drive northeast of Lloydminster. The museum consists of nine buildings, most of which have been refurbished to the way they existed years ago and arranged along its own street in the community.

Package tours are available and escorted historic tours are available as well. The museum offers tours to school groups during the month of June. Please phone to arrange any special tours.

The museum now offers accommodations in our full service “Heritage RV Park” for a fee. Visitors are welcome to take advantage of this picturesque location by booking in advance before all spots are taken.  We know you’ll enjoy your stay.

A highlight for the hamlet and surrounding communities is when the Frenchman Butte Museum is proud to host their Annual Frenchman Butte Museum Festival, a family-filled fun day which is always held every year on the second Sunday in August.  We welcome you to join us!

Location Notes

10km North off Highway 3 by North Sask. River

Operating Season

June – September

Hours

Visit website for operating hours.