Farm MuseumSunnybrook Farm Museum

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Bucket List

Antique Tractors

Demonstrations

Feed Chickens

Interactive activity

Birthday Parties

Unique farm setting

Donations

Support Museum

Farm Lunches

Home-made meals

Wagon Rides

Guided Tours

Description

Sunnybrook Farm Museum is a celebration of the early days of Alberta farming. As Red Deer's oldest farm, it offers visitors a chance to explore their rural roots and imagine the lives of pioneer farm families. From working in the field to milking cows in the dairy barn, the museum brings the past to life in vivid detail.

Exploring the Farm

Visitors can step back in time and experience the daily life of early settlers. Chatting with workers in the restoration shop, feeding chickens, and enjoying wagon rides are just a few of the interactive activities available. The log house showcases the modern conveniences of 1905, while seasonal demonstrations highlight restored farming equipment.

Events at Sunnybrook Farm Museum

Sunnybrook Farm Museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year. These events offer unique experiences that celebrate Alberta's agricultural heritage:

Family Snow Day: Enjoy sliding down the hill, sleigh rides, and an outdoor marshmallow roast.
Children’s Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt: An outdoor scavenger hunt to find where the Easter Bunny has hidden their eggs.
Spring on the Farm: A day filled with family activities, face painting, meeting baby animals, and antique tractor pulls.
Old Fashioned Ham Dinner: A delicious meal presented by the Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm.
Lunch at the Farm: Relax with a home-made lunch and a guided wagon ride through the museum.
Pioneer Days Festival: A two-day event featuring antique cars, tractor pulls, a tractor parade, and much more.
Fall Turkey Supper: A traditional turkey supper with all the trimmings.
Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm Pie & Tart Sale: Purchase home-made pies and tarts to support the museum.

Educational Programs

Sunnybrook Farm Museum offers a range of educational programs designed to promote lifelong learning:

Guided Tours: Visitors can take self-guided tours or book guided tours with professional interpreters, including wagon or barrel-train rides.
School Programs: Curriculum-based and hands-on, these programs allow students to participate in activities such as feeding chickens, making butter, and cooking on a wood stove. Topics include pioneer life and the science of levers and gears.

Birthday Parties and Rentals

Sunnybrook Farm Museum is an ideal venue for birthday parties, weddings, family gatherings, and social functions. Party packages include private reservations, guided tours, and various activities. The museum's picturesque setting and historical charm provide a unique backdrop for any event.

Donations and Support

Sunnybrook Farm Museum relies on donations to acquire, manage, preserve, and display artifacts representing rural life in Central Alberta. Donations help the museum continue its mission of educating the public about the region's agricultural history. Artifacts in the collection include historic buildings, farm equipment, machinery, tools, and household items from the 1880-1950 period.

The museum also benefits from financial donations and planned giving. These contributions are essential for maintaining and expanding the museum's operations, programs, and collections. Supporters are recognized for their generosity, ensuring that Sunnybrook Farm Museum can continue to preserve and celebrate Alberta's rural heritage.

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