Hillcrest Museum
Tourism Region: Westman
Large stone and brick house built in 1910 by Fred Sowden, son of Squire Sowden, the founder of Souris. Site includes an agricultural display and a restored CPR caboose.
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Location
Address: 26 Crescent Ave. EastSouris, Manitoba
R0K 2C0
Telephone: 204-483-2008
P.O. Box 1287, Souris, Manitoba
R0K 2C0
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Seasonal
School Tours by appointment in June.
Daily in July and August.
Open: Open on Sundays in June, 2:00 to 4:00
Daily in July and August, 10:00 to 6:00
Administration fees
Admission:
Charged
Adults: $3.00
Students: $2.00
About Collections
Artifacts found in an early 1900's home. Agricultural tools and equipment. Aboriginal artifacts. Photo albums. Books and newspapers. Display of over 5100 mounted butterflies and moths from around the world.
Archives
Community and military archives containing documents and photographs.
Photographs •
Textual Records
Decorative Arts
Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery •
Costumes •
Furniture or Furnishings •
Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork •
Musical Instruments •
Textiles or Tapestries
Fine Arts
Culture:
Canadian •
Aboriginal or First Nations
Media:
Painting •
Prints and Drawings
Miscellaneous:
Religious Art
Human History
Agriculture
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Costumes and Accessories
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Currency
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Furniture or Furnishings
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Household Objects or Domestic Technology
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Imaging
: Photographs
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Local History
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Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints
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Musical Instruments
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Sports Equipment
Natural Sciences
Plants and Animals (Biological Collections)
Zoology
: Invertebrates
: Insects (Insecta)
Services & Activities
Research Services
Conservation or Restoration
Visitor Services
Guided Tours
: English
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Information Centre or Desk
Other: Famous Souris Swinging Bridge nearby.
Volunteer Services
Activities: School tours and hostesses in the house and hosts at the agriculture building.
Publications & Products
Museum Guide •
Postcards
