The Southwest Saskatchewan Oldtimers Museum was recently recognized with a Community Recognition Award in Maple Creek, celebrating 90 years in the area.

The Museum was established in 1926 to commemorate the frontier period and promote social discourse among members.

The original collection featured photography and mementos of the early history of the area, and was housed in a barbershop until moving into its current facility.

During WWII, the museum registered as a War Charity to raise funds for the war effort and sent care packages to soldiers in need overseas.

Some of the initiatives undertaken by the S.W. Oldtimers' Museum & Archive over more recent years include:
-    The museum was the non-profit host organization for the Main Street Saskatchewan Demonstration Program.
-    The museum worked with Nekaneet First Nation on the Nekaneet Pow Wow Regalia Project
-    The museum worked with the local Metis community on the establishment of the Cypress Hills Metis Cultural & Resource Centre
-    The museum undertook extensive conservation work at the W.R. Orr building.
-    The museum undertook the rehabilitation of the C.M. Glascock building.
-    The museum has undertaken the Great War Project which has documented the names of well over 1,700 people from S.W. Sask. Who served in World War I.
-    The museum hosts an annual winter public programming series covering a wide range of topics.
-    The museum provides regular meeting space for various Maple Creek groups.
-    The museum has undertaken the construction of the new log museum as well as the rehabilitation of the 80 year old 1935 Log Museum.

The Museum opens for the season in May.