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Summer 2026
UPDATE
Due to ongoing building challenges - including structural shifting, heat, and humidity - the museum space is becoming increasingly difficult to operate in for extended periods of time. While the building is still standing, it is no longer well-suited for full daily operations, particularly for staff working long hours. The same conditions put our collection at risk.
At the same time, we know how important the museum is to our community and visitors. The revenue generated plays a critical role in helping us work toward a new, sustainable home.
As a result, we will be operating on limited hours for May and June:
Saturdays: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sundays: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Victoria Day: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
We will review operations in mid-June to determine what is possible for July. We will be CLOSED starting August 1 to take advantage of the summer weather to begin preparing the lot for development. This approach allows us to:
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Temporarily continue welcoming visitors
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Generate much-needed revenue
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Reduce strain on staff and the building
We truly appreciate your understanding as we navigate this transition.
This is not the end - It's a step toward something better. We are actively working toward a new home for the museum and will be sharing more on how you can support these efforts very soon.
Please continue to spread the word about our situation and fundraising efforts.
Thank you for your continued support of our small community museum.
Visit Us!
Hours
Contact
Address
MAY & JUNE
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
July: TBD
August: CLOSED
September: CLOSED
Social
Admission
Admission to the museum is by donation.
The suggested donation amount is $5-$10 per person, but this is up to you. We will never let finances get in your way of the joy of seeing dead gophers!
While we are a public museum run by a registered society, we do not get government funding and rely entirely on the kindness of our guests.
Your donation is what makes this museum possible. Thank you for your support!
Payment Methods
We can accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and debit.
Cash is always welcome and e-transfers can be sent to go4museum@gmail.com.
Gift Shop
Our gift shop has a variety of unique items for sale!
Many items are handcrafted, created by members of the community.
We do not have an online shop at this time.
Our Team
Our team is entirely made up of volunteers. We do our best to respond to inquiries quickly, and accommodate as many visitors and tour groups as possible.
Please be kind and respectful to museum staff.
Hibernation/Off Season
Being a volunteer run organization, we need some time to relax after the busy summer season!
We are closed to the general public from mid-October to mid-May each year.
However, if you are planning to visit during the off season, we do our best to make accommodations!
For all off season opening inquiries, please email go4museum@gmail.com
Unlocking Fee
If you are visiting outside of our regular hours of operation, we charge an unlocking fee of $20/group to open the museum. In addition, off-season visitors are asked to pay a minimum $5/person admission.
These amounts are paid in advance once we confirm your volunteer. We have had many no shows where volunteers have juggled their schedules for people that never show. It is our hope that prepayment deters forgetfulness.
This fee has been put in place to ensure that volunteer time is not wasted, and to cover off season operating expenses.
Thank you for understanding.