WEYBURN - Residents are advised Soo Line Historical Museum will be closed for the day on Saturday, July 22. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the City of Weyburn is experiencing a shortage of staffing for Saturday.
The City appreciates the patience and understanding of our visitors and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday.
The Soo Line Museum displays the largest private silver collection with in the world along with articles and artifacts of the past in the Weyburn and surrounding area. It is a non-profit, charitable and educational institution open to the public.
The Wilson Silver Collection consists of more than 5,000 items dated from 1750 to 1972. Residents can view everything from full tea services to opera glasses and spoons. Mr. Wilson was a bachelor who lived on the family farm northwest of Weyburn. After a lifetime of attending auction sales, he chose to will his collection to the Soo Line Historical Museum so everyone might enjoy his lifetime of collection.
Visit www.weyburn.ca/soo-line-historical-museum for more information on hours of operation and admission.
