The Hornseth House The home was built in 1918 and was a family home until 1976 The home was then passed to Cliff and Verna Hornseth It was moved to the museum site in 1976 by Hornseth Movers. The home was the first building to be displayed on the Museum’s new grounds The home was the museums main building until a new one was built in 1984. The basement contains a collection of the Nipawin Union Hospital.
The Clay Oven In 1977 John Danylyk of Gronlid donated the use of his clay oven to the museum to bake bread. In 1978 the museum decided to build its own clay oven with help from the Katimivak Group. John Hryhow and Mike Mochoruk supervised the building of the new oven that was started in June and completed in August. The first baking produced three sets of bread and the dough was donated by Family Bakery.
The Saint Lawrence Anglican Church Originally the church was built in the Forrester district, 10 miles north, and 3 miles eat of Tisdale. In 1906 people who settled in the area held church in their homes until the church was built in 1908. The church was built by volunteers with the lumber supplied by Tisdale, and the church was used for 78 years. In 1985 the church was moved to the Museum Grounds where weddings are still held by request.
The Museum’s Main Building With grants from Sask Power, the Town Of Nipawin, Organizations and citizens the building was started in 1984 and completed in 1986. Besides the Major Collection the building has a safe, workshop, kitchen and overflow rooms. The main Museum collection area has over 8,000 items, with Museum archives that are no longer operational.
Equipment Sheds One shed storing cars and tractors The second shed stores trucks and a bus A third shed has harvest equipment Two trucks are used to store the oat sheaves for the threshing demonstration
Lumber Mills The museum’s original mandate was the history of the logging in the area. There is a saw Mill, Shingle Mill, and a Planer Mill all in working order. The museum produces lumber and shingles for its own use and to sell. There is also a Rope Making Machine and a Flour Mill
The Cherry Ridge School The school opened May 5, 1924 and closed in 1963. The first teacher was Ethyl Donald who was paid $900 for 8 months. The school years started inh March and went until December with June off for summer holidays Otis Watland swept the school for cents a day In 1937 an addition and basement were added In 1941 indoor toilets were added. They were emptied fr 10 cents a day. The school was used as a community Centre until 1984 The school was moved to the museum in 1988
CPR Station The station was built in 1924 The first Station Master was Ray Chambers Its location prompted the town of Nipawin to move it to the present site. Railcars, some track and two gas cars were added. Other displays include railroad equipment, typewriters, communications, stone artifacts, chain saws, buggies, appliances and many more items, all on display.

The Nipawin Living Forestry Museum

Museum Opens May 1st - June 15th M-F 9-5 pm June 15 - August 31st 9am - 5 pm everyday For Group Tours please call ahead 306 862 9299 email nipawinmuseum@sasktel.net
The Trapper’s Cabin a Museum favourite, the Trapper’s Cabin was built by William Tait and neighbours in the late 1930’s. Violet and Jim Barnett used it was their home until they moved to BC. The cabin was a hen house for many years In 1960, Eber and Betty Hodgins moved the building closer to the farm house. The Hodgin’s family put a floor in the home, used it as a store house, as well as a children’s playpen for many years. In 1989 the farm was sold to Kim Patton and it was used as a store house until 2002. Museum members inspected the building and felt it would make a good Trappers Cabin. Harry Peters then moved it to the Museum.
The Bell House The Bell home was the first house in Nipawin In 1924 it was moved to the new museum site on the CPR line. It was the home of CWS Bell, born in England in 1880. The home was moved to its present location in 1981.
Your journey will begin walking through the original buildings that have been restored with authentic artifacts from the period. All buildings are very accessible within the museum grounds.
The Nipawin Living Forestry Museum  May 1-June 15  Mon-Fri 9-5 pm  June 15 - August 31st  9am - 5 pm daily  For Group Tours call 306 862 9299  nipawinmuseum@sasktel.net
Your journey will begin walking through the original buildings that have been restored with authentic artifacts from the period. All buildings are very accessible within the museum grounds.
CPR Station The station was built in 1924 Its location prompted the town of Nipawin to move it to the present site. Railcars, some track and two gas cars were added. Other displays include railroad equipment, typewriters, communications, stone artifacts, chain saws, buggies, appliances and many more items, all on display.
The Hornseth House The home was built in 1918 and was a family home until 1976 The home was then passed to Cliff and Verna Hornseth It was moved to the museum site in 1976 by Hornseth Movers. The basement contains a collection of the Nipawin Union Hospital.
The Bell House The Bell home was the first house in Nipawin In 1924 it was moved to the new museum site on the CPR line. It was the home of CWS Bell, born in England in 1880.
The Cherry Ridge School The school opened May 5, 1924 and closed in 1963. Otis Watland swept the school for cents a day In 1937 an addition and basement were added.
The Museum’s Main Building With grants from Sask Power, the Town Of Nipawin, Organizations and citizens the building was started in 1984 and completed in 1986. Besides the Major Collection the building has a safe, workshop, kitchen and overflow rooms. The main Museum collection area has over 8,000 items, with Museum archives that are no longer operational.
The Trapper’s Cabin a Museum favourite, the Trapper’s Cabin was built by William Tait and neighbours in the late 1930’s. Violet and Jim Barnett used it was their home until they moved to BC. The cabin was a hen house for many years Museum members inspected the building and felt it would make a good Trappers Cabin. Harry Peters then moved it to the Museum.
The Saint Lawrence Anglican Church Originally the church was built in the Forrester district, 10 miles north, and 3 miles eat of Tisdale. In 1906 people who settled in the area held church in their homes until the church was built in 1908.
Lumber Mills The museum’s original mandate was the history of the logging. There is a saw Mill, Shingle Mill, and a Planer Mill all in working order. The museum produces lumber and shingles for its own use and to sell. There is also a Rope Making Machine and a Flour Mill
The Clay Oven In 1977 John Danylyk of Gronlid donated the use of his clay oven to the museum to bake bread. In 1978 the museum decided to build its own clay oven with help from the Katimivak Group. John Hryhow and Mike Mochoruk supervised the building of the new oven that was started in June and completed in August.

The Nipawin

Living Forestry Museum

Collecting - Documenting - Preserving since 1967

The Nipawin Living Forestry Museum