Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin

A lovely Sunday drive on June 1, 2003 brought us to Wetaskiwin about 50 km south of Edmonton. We had come to revisit the amazing Reynolds-Alberta Museum. For more information about the museum, check out this site. http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/museums_historic_sites/s ite_listings/reynolds_alberta_museum/index.asp

This museum was started by Stan Reynolds. This is what was said of him when he was awarded the Alberta Order of Excellence in 1999.

Stan Reynolds is a successful businessman and dedicated collector whose ... (more)

Sign at entrance to parking area.
Even before you get to the museum there are old machines on display. The road...

The Reynold Alberta Museum Entrance

Construction Equipment
There are many pieces of equipment on open air display all around the museum.

Steam Tractor

Greeted by a Steam Engine
The first display as you come in is this beautiful steam engine quietly...

1910 Holt Caterpillar Tractor
Benjamin Holt began experimenting with crawler tracks in 1904. After...

1885 AMOSKEAG Steam Fire Engine
Between 1885 and 1910, Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge bought steam fire...

Model of a Steam Threshing Operation

A Real Threshing Machine & Steam Engine

1910 Curtiss Pusher
The first airplane to fly in Alberta. The Curtiss Aeroplane Company, with...

Do you remember Tweety Bird?
In the Sylvester the Cat cartoons Tweety Bird was owned by a little...

1912 Harley-Davidson Silent Grey Fellow
Silent Grey Fellow hardly seems like a name for a motorcycle. Yet, it...

In beautiful shape for her age.
Many exhibits are in restored condition but there are many like this...

1929 Duesenberg Phaeton Royale
If you like cars, it doesn't get any better than this.

One of a Kind Car Duesenberg description

Zoom in and look at the detail.
The photos were taken with a 35mm Canon Photura on Kodak Max 400 film....

Beta or VHS Mac or IBM
There is always a struggle for supremacy of products. A gasoline...

Ford Model T
The most remarkable thing about this car is the immaculate interior....

Snow Flyer Conversion Kit circa 1929
The owners fo early cars found it hard going on snowy, icy roads. Several...

A Small Collection of Huge Machines
How big are these things? That one on the right is an old railway engine from...

Small Shovel, Big Shovel, Huge Dragline
It is wonderful that there is a place for these old machines besides...

Look up! Look way up!
A huge old Bucyrus Erie drag line that looks like it was barge mounted.

The drag line bucket.
Hard to judge the size, but look at the next picture.

Touring in a 1927 Model T
You don't have to walk around to the outdoor exhibits. Antique cars drive...

Check the tracks on this electric shovel
Eight tracks on four carriages. All individually steerable.

What's that in the distance?
The Aircraft Exhibits and Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. But that is an...

article published 6/5/2003

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Closure Mondays
It is most unfortunate that your website does not have a flashing RED FLAG, indicating that the museum is currently CLOSED ON MONDAYS. We checked your site before driving there from an area north of Edmonton, looking for a route map. Not only could we not find a map, but upon driving to the museum and approaching the gates last Monday, saw a big sign that said CLOSED ON MONDAYS UNTIL THE END OF MAY. There were a number of other vehicles ahead of us who were also making u-turns at seeing the closure sign. A lot of wasted time and gas!

Robert Bailey.
— Robert Bailey, May 4, 2004

Have you any phtographs of the restord Bucyrus dragline please , we are a group of enthusiasts based in the uk. Thank you

Mr K.E. Atkins
— Keith Atkins, February 29, 2004

Spectacular Reynolds-Alberta Museum
My congratulations to you that you have presented the great and spectacular Reynolds-Alberta Museum. Amazing collection should be on the list "must see' for anyone who would travel across prairie in Alberta. You have done excellent presentation Dwayne. Warm regards, Rafal
— Rafal K Komierowski, June 6, 2003