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The Millet and District Museum is located in the Town Administration Building at 5120 - 50 Street, Millet. The general public hours of operation are May 1 to August 28, Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 to 4:30, September 1 to April 30, Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All other times are by appointment.
The governing authority is The Millet and District Historical Society and there is no admission fee though donations are gratefully accepted.
School tours are available Monday - Friday, and special tours by appointment. A minimum of 14 days advance notice is required. The school field study program was researched and designed by Patricia Shields, M. Ed, of Spectra Education.
The permanent museum display features the Hillside School, “The Kenny Kerr’s Implement Office,” “Barth’s Barber Shop,” “A four-room house, and the tool shed.” The museum has wheelchair access to the lower permanent displays.The upper level of the museum features a permanent exhibit, "From a Signpost in a Slough" that depicts the history of Millet from 1900 to ca 1960. It is enhanced by a mural showing Army, Airforce and Navy personnel, and activities of each.The newest permanent display has over 200 Millet Veteran photographs with their service in formation. The museum offers guided, interpretive tours and an investigation of historical information for schools and groups upon request.
Millet and District Museum and Archives
Box 178
5120 - 50 Street
Millet, Alberta
T0C 1Z0
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Admission by donation.
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