The Frenchman Butte Museum began in this historic building—one of the original landmarks in our picturesque hamlet. Inside, a fascinating collection from the late Lloyd Furman offers a glimpse into the past. The beautifully restored CNR Station, now an official Heritage Building, stands as a proud reminder of our region’s rich history.

This spacious Quonset, dedicated on May 3, 1991, in memory of Lloyd Furman, takes visitors on a journey through history. Exhibits trace the early Métis Red River carts, the Hudson’s Bay Company, and Fort Pitt, leading to the events of 1885. From there, explore the settlement and homesteading era and the impact of the two World Wars.

Built in 1926 at the foot of Frenchman Butte hill, this schoolhouse was moved to the museum site in 1999 and is now a designated Heritage Building. Step inside and experience the atmosphere of a one-room schoolhouse, where visitors can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of early education.

Step into a pioneer-era grocery store where local meat was butchered, weighed, and wrapped, cheese was cut to order, and penny candies delighted little ones. This replica store is stocked with homesteader essentials, Eaton’s catalog goods, and nearly everything a pioneer family needed, offering a nostalgic glimpse into small-town life of the past.

Built in 1928, this unique family home features hand-hewn logs set vertically and secured with wooden pegs. Moved to the museum site in 2001, it is beautifully preserved with original artifacts from the Leer family. Recently designated a Heritage Building, it offers a rare glimpse into early homesteading life in a one room home.

Step into the past and explore everyday life through themed exhibits. See the evolution of communication with early telephones, a parlour featuring a settler’s piano from Europe, a classic barber shop, a trading post, and a cobbler’s workshop. Discover postal and land office artifacts, the history of sports, and early laundry methods—each room tells a story of our past.

Step inside this historic railway caboose, moved to the museum site in 1993, and explore how the railway shaped prairie life. A collection of historic railway photographs showcases its impact on communities and travel. Adding a unique touch, the caboose also houses one of the largest salt and pepper shaker collections, making it a must-see display!

Tucked behind a beautiful Manitoba Maple, this historic log workshop, once belonging to the late Lloyd Furman, was moved to the museum in 1994. Inside, discover a fascinating collection of blacksmithing tools, a rope-making station, and various pioneer tools that once played a vital role in daily life, offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship of the past.

Journey back to a time when horsepower had two meanings! This exhibit features wheels of the past: a 1925 Ford Model T, an array of classic buggies and more, including the tools and instruments used during the era of early transportation. From rugged pioneer travel to the rise of the automobile, step inside and explore how these vehicles shaped life on the prairies.