The Heritage Museum is one of the oldest buildings in Melville. It was built in collegiate gothic style of buff-coloured brick in 1913 as the Luther Academy. This building housed the Academy until 1926 when the Academy moved to Regina. At that time, the building became the St. Paul’s Home for the Aged and the Orphans.

The Museum seeks to portray the ethnic diversity that is found in Melville and area. It also helps to preserve the history of early Lutheran education in our province.

The Heritage Museum presently contains more than 13,000 artifacts with between 1100-1200 books including textbooks in German, English, Greek, Ukrainian and Latin. There are more than 20 rooms of exhibits spanning three floors and basement. There are many artifacts and histories of local, provincial, and national interest. These include a chapel, a library, Grand Trunk Pacific/CNR room, Military and Sports History rooms. Throughout the building, there are over 100 original black and white framed photographs and some colourful murals depicting Melville’s first quarter century. The gift shop features items made by local and Saskatchewan artists.

Location Notes

On Highway #10 (next to St. Peter’s Hospital and St. Paul Lutheran Home)

Operating Season

June – end of August

Hours

Wednesday -Sunday 10am-5pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Off season by appointment.

Admission:  Adults $8 Cash only;  12 and under – Free

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