There are still a few dates available to book a behind-the- scenes Warehouse Tour at the Reynolds- Alberta Museum in Westaskiwin. They run only to the end of September.
PHOTOS COURTESY REYNOLDS-ALBERTA MUSEUM

Alberta Culture Days is an event celebrating Alberta’s wide and diverse culture and history, and is part of a Canada-wide celebration happening this September.

The Province says, “Alberta Culture Days is an opportunity to discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture through local events and activities, in person and online across the province.”

Reynolds-Alberta Museum, in Westaskiwin, has designated September as its agriculture month, and has been holding special demonstrations and displays all month long. Earlier in the month, a demonstration of steam engines in the field was held, and museum staff have developed tractor displays that changes weekly.

Communications Head Cynthia Blackmore says that the current pandemic forced the cancellation of Reynold’s annual Harvest Festival, and many of the museum’s interactive displays, but says there’s still plenty to see and do this fall.

Reynolds Museum is all about celebrating machines, and features the Canadian National Aviation Hall of Fame. “It’s a great place to come if you like automobiles and machinery, too,” said one visitor recently, as he shared his experience at the Museum on YouTube.

If you act before September, there’s still time to take advantage of this year’s behind-the-scenes Warehouse Tours, where groups of up to six people maximum can enjoy a 75-minute tour of the historic treasures house in the Reynold’s warehouse, including incredible vehicles.

Warehouse tours should be pre-booked, and are not wheelchair or scooter accessible, involving a great deal of walking and stairs. Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are required for the warehouse tours, and face masks must be worn. Tours can be booked online at: reynoldsmuseum.ca under the heading programs and experiences.

The museum is open year round, with general admission of $15 for children, $11 for seniors, and $9 for youth (7-17). Children under 7 are free, but must still be included when booking tickets online. The museum has made some changes to exhibits, incorporating COVID-19 safety measures and social distancing.