The Prince Albert Historical Society (PAHS) operates four museums in three locations within Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The museums capture the history of the Prince Albert area and include themes related to education, policing, Indigenous and settler history. The Society operates the John & Olive Diefenbaker Museum, a National Historic Site.
Hours of Operation
Historical Society Office
Located in the Historical Museum
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Year Round
Summer hours start May 20th
Note: Summer Hours for May & June
Historical Museum: Open every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The John & Olive Diefenbaker NHS: 5 days per week, Friday to Tuesday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Evolution of Education / Police and Corrections: 5 days per week, Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Summer Camp Registrations are open!
July 3rd, July 31st, August 14th: Take a road trip back in time ...more
August 5-8: Settler Children Experience July 14-18: Life of a Voyageur ...more
August 5-8: Settler Children Experience ...more
July 23 or August 13: Mini-Explorers Half-Day Camp ...more
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, June 18th: Sacred Heart Cathedral Tour ...more
Book a School Tour ... more
Summer Student Positions: Apply to work with us this summer!... Job Posting
Join our Junior Historical Society! ... more
Museum Hours
Summer Season 2025
The Historical Museum will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day from Tuesday, May 20th to Friday, August 29th, 2025. Due to operational restraints, the other three museums will be open five days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in May and June.
Winter Season 2024-25
Winter hours start Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The Historical Museum will be open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
Please contact the Historical Museum at 306-764-2992 or email curator@historypa.com to make an appointment to visit the Rotary Museum of Police and Corrections, Evolution of Education Museum or the John and Olive Diefenbaker Museum.
Fees
The admission fee depends on the museums you plan to visit and the age of the visitors. Daily individual admission fees for persons 12 years and older are:
- Historical Museum: $5.00
- Diefenbaker House: $5.00
- Education & Policing Museums: $5.00 for both museums