MUSEUMS

14 days of exhibits. Updated every second Thursday.

Diefenbaker Canada Centre

306-966-8384 | usask.ca/diefenbaker

VIMY: BATTLE, MEMORIAL, ICON This touring exhibit from the Canadian War Museum commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. (Until Dec. 15,)

DEO ET PATRIAE: FOR GOD AND COUNTRY Exhibition of archival photographs and other materials examining the role played by the University of Saskatchewan in World War I. (Until Dec. 15, with walking tours Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m. until Aug. 30.)

Children’s Discovery Museum

#116 2325 Preston Ave. | 306-683-2555 | museumforkids.sk.ca

PERMANENT EXHIBITS Featured are displays in arts, crafts, construction, camping and veterinary medicine that promote play-based learning. Free admission Aug. 27 from noon to 4 p.m. courtesy Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon.

Museum of Antiquities

MacKinnon Building | 306-966-7818 | usask.ca/antiquities/index.php

PERMANENT EXHIBITS Features replicas of ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Near Eastern sculpture, along with original pottery, glass and coinage.

Museum of Natural Sciences

112 Science Place | 306-966-4399 | artsandscience.usask.ca/museumofnaturalsciences

PERMANENT EXHIBIT A joint effort of the Departments of Biology and Geological Sciences, this museum examines the evolution of life on Earth throughout geological time.

Ukrainian Museum of Canada

910 Spadina Cres. | 306-244-3800 | umc.sk.ca

PERMANENT COLLECTION Display of artifacts and archival documents recounting the settlement history of Ukrainian-Canadians in Canada.

TERRA COSACCORUM This exhibition from the museum’s permanent collection explores the depiction of Ukrainian lands on maps made by cartographers from the 17th century to present day. (Until Oct. 14.)

Wanuskewin Heritage Park

R.R. #4, Penner Rd. | 306-931-6767 | wanuskewin.com

AXENET’I TH’AL: AN IMMERSIVE, CULTURALLY ENGAGING EXHIBITION This exhibit is the product of a two-year residency artist Michele Mackasey and guest artist Manuel Chantre did with the Dene people of Patuanak in northern Saskatchewan. Organized by Common Weal Community Arts. (Until Oct. 6.)

CULTURE WEEK Drop-in opportunity to learn about traditional cultural practices such as ribbon skirts (Aug. 21 at 11 a.m.), moccasin-making (Aug. 22 at 11 a.m.), fiddle workshop and old-tyme dance (Aug. 22 at 3 p.m.), hide preparation and smoking, fish netting and basket weaving (Aug. 23 at 11 a.m.). Find a complete schedule on the website.

Western Development Museum

2610 Lorne Ave. | 306-931-1910 | wdm.ca/stoon.html

TASTE OF SCIENCE Touring exhibition examining the role science plays in providing us with a safe and nutritious food supply. Organized by Canada Agriculture & Food Museum. (Until Sept. 4.)

OUR COLLECTIVE THREADS Touring exhibit in celebration of Canada 150 that explores Saskatchewan history through displays of 12 different garments and related accessories. (Until Oct. 22.)

COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH THE AGES Special presentation to learn about various technologies people have used to communicate with each other. (Aug. 19, 1–3 p.m.)

PRAIRIE SUPERHEROES Special presentation to learn about notable people from Canada’s history — including the odd villain. (Aug. 26, 1–3 p.m.)