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About Collections

The RSM's collections pertain to the First Nations and natural history of the Province of Saskatchewan. They include archaeology, ethnology, palaeontology, ornithology, entomology, herpetology, ichthyology, and mammology as well as a small herbarium and fungi collection. There is also a collection of original drawings, sketches, paintings, sculptures and mini-dioramas done for research, exhibitions and publications.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 2 million

Archives

Archival records are limited to documents (e.g., field notes and correspondence) pertaining to the history of the RSM's archaeological, paleontological, and natural history research.

Human History

The human history component comprises archaeological and ethnological collections pertaining to First Nations of Saskatchewan.

Archaeological Objects • Ceremonial Objects • Costumes and Accessories • Manuscripts • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints

Natural Sciences

The natural history collection contains study skins and mounts of birds and mammals; eggs; fish; reptiles; butterflies and moths; insects; some mammal and fish comparative skeletons. The paleontological collection includes Cretaceous marine and land reptiles (including dinosaurs), Tertiary mammals, bird and fish fossils, and a variety of invertebrate fossils.

Plants and Animals (Biological Collections)
Endangered Species • Scientific Specimens : Type Specimens • Zooarchaeological Specimens • Terrestrial Organisms • Aquatic Organisms : Fresh Water • Botany : Fungi : Vascular Plants : Non-Flowering Plants : Seed Plants • Zoology : Invertebrates : Mollusks (Mollusca) : Crustaceans (Crustacea) : Spiders (Arachnida) : Insects (Insecta) : Sponges (Porifera) : Vertebrates : Fish (Pisces) : Amphibians (Amphibia) : Reptiles (Reptilia) : Birds (Aves) : Mammals (Mammalia)

Earth Science and Geological Collections
Minerals

Paleontological Collections
Fossil Collections • Fossil Plants (Paleobotany) • Fossil Invertebrates (Invertebrate Paleontology) • Fossil Vertebrates (Vertebrate Paleontology)

Services & Activities

The RSM offers: educational programs (k-12), public programming; the provincial conservation program; research and publications; identification of artifacts, fossils and natural history specimens.

Research Services

The RSM maintains the provincial collections (including supporting documentation) of archaeology, ethnology, paleontology, ornithology, entomology, and mammalogy. These collections are available to scientists, graduate students, and artists for research purposes. The RSM's libraries (archaeology, ethnology, paleontology, conservation and natural sciences) are available for use on site. The provincial conservation program provides advice about appropriate conservation methods and procedures to institutions and individuals

Information Centre • Object or Scientific specimen identification

Educational Programs

The RSM offers curriculum-based in-house programs for K-12, together with teacher workshops and written guides. Paleo-Pit and summer school programs are also available for children. Guided tours of the permanent galleries are available on request. It also provides loan kits to schools outside of Regina.

Discovery Room or Centre • Family Programs • Internships • School Programs : Age 0-4 (Pre-School) : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)

Visitor Services

The RSM provides a gift shop, cloakroom, strollers, information kiosk, and vending machines for snacks and drinks. Films and lectures are presented in the auditorium. The RSM is wheelchair-accessible.

Accessible by Public Transportation • Children's Activities or Services : Playground : Strollers Available • Meeting Room Rental • Parking Facilities : Free • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Washrooms : Wheelchairs available : Wheelchair access • Cloakroom • Washrooms
Other: Guides are present in the galleries to answer questions.

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 5-10

Activities: Education Program Delivery
Curatorial Technical Assistance
Exhibit Development Technical Assistance

Member Privileges

Memberships offered through Museum's friends Organization;Royal Saskatchewan Museum Associates Inc.
Benefits include giftshop discount, Associates' Program Discounts, etc.

Food Services

The RSM provides vending machines for snacks and drinks. Picnic facilities are available beside the RSM in Wascana Park.

Snack Bar or Vending Machines • Picnic Area

Internet Services

General Information • Collections • Events • Virtual Exhibitions • Education • School Visits or Programs • Children • Directions or Map • Online Giftshop or Bookstore

Local Tourism Links

Local Attractions • Hotels • Restaurants • Shopping • Other Services

Other Services

A small boardroom is available for meetings. The auditorium may also be rented for larger events such as concerts, films, and lectures.

Publications & Products

booklets on various aspects of Saskatchewan's First Nations, fossils, and natural history. Occasional publications. Pastlog series. Anthropological Series.

Annual Reports • Books • Brochures • Educational kits • Newsletters • Postcards • Posters • Scholarly Papers • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps
Other: The gift shop provides a variety of souveniers, toys, and gift items pertaining to the themes of the RSM galleries.

Images

Wi-sa-ke-cahk and the Creation of Turtle Island: bronze and alabaster sculpture by Cree/Metis artists Lloyd Pinay

© Royal Saskatchewan Museum

intact clay pot, approximately 400 years old, recovered from Anglin Lake in northern Saskatchewan

© Royal Saskatchewan Museum