{"id":4113,"date":"2016-03-22T21:42:54","date_gmt":"2016-03-22T19:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=4113"},"modified":"2025-02-08T17:57:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T15:57:06","slug":"reynolds-alberta-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/reynolds-alberta-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Reynolds-Alberta Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Reynolds-Alberta Museum<\/strong>, located in <strong>Wetaskiwin, Alberta<\/strong>, is one of Canada\u2019s premier institutions dedicated to preserving the history of <strong>transportation, industry<\/strong>, and<strong> agriculture<\/strong>. Named after Stan Reynolds, a prominent collector and businessman who donated much of the museum\u2019s initial collection, it is a must-visit destination for those interested in the evolution of technology and its impact on everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reynolds-Alberta Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">6426 40 Ave<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Wetaskiwin<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Alberta T9A 2G1<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/04\/canada\/\">Canada<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reynoldsmuseum.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/reynoldsmuseum.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:reynoldsalbertamuseum@gov.ab.ca\">reynoldsalbertamuseum@gov.ab.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+1 780-312-2065<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday &#8211; Sunday 10:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Closed Mondays, except for Holiday Mondays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d307578.8701206798!2d-113.70085689509509!3d52.96713535708341!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x789a9c21aefc1cf6!2sReynolds-Alberta+Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1458675628179\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/reynolds-alberta-museum\/canadair-cl-13-sabre-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4114\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"142\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Canadair-CL-13-Sabre-3.jpg\" alt=\"Canadair CL-13 Sabre 3\" class=\"wp-image-4114\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>CF-AQP<p><\/p>\n<p>CF-AHY<\/p>\n<p>CF-CDV<\/p>\n<p>18759<\/p>\n<p>CF-DTE<\/p>\n<p>CF-DCH<\/p>\n<p>C-GYQS<\/p>\n<p>116815<\/p>\n<p>114076\/12<\/p>\n<p>19200<\/p>\n<p>CF-NEV<\/p>\n<p>C-GABC\/567<\/p>\n<p>C1347<\/p>\n<p>CF-ALZ<\/p>\n<p>CF-AYG<\/p>\n<p>17071<\/p>\n<p>C-FIAE<\/p>\n<p>CF-CHF<\/p>\n<p>5418<\/p>\n<p>104763<\/p>\n<p>21089<\/p>\n<p>101038<\/p>\n<p>3458<\/p>\n<p>CF-BDH<\/p>\n<p>N94495<\/p>\n<p>CF-BEE<\/p>\n<p>CF-JLW<\/p><\/td><td>Aeronca C-3]<p><\/p>\n<p>American Eagle A101<\/p>\n<p>Avro Avian IVM<\/p>\n<p>Avro CF-100 Mk.3B Canuck<\/p>\n<p>Beech D17S<\/p>\n<p>Bellanca 31-55A<\/p>\n<p>Bristol 170 Freighter 31M<\/p>\n<p>Canadair CF-116 Freedomfighter<\/p>\n<p>Canadair CT-114 Tutor<\/p>\n<p>Canadair Sabre 3<\/p>\n<p>Cessna C-37 Airmaster<\/p>\n<p>Conair Firecat<\/p>\n<p>Curtiss JN-4C Jenny<\/p>\n<p>Curtiss Robin C-1<\/p>\n<p>de Havilland DH87A Hornet Moth<\/p>\n<p>de Havilland Vampire F.3<\/p>\n<p>Douglas C-47 Dakota<\/p>\n<p>Fawn II (Fleet 7C)<\/p>\n<p>Hawker Hurricane XII<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed CF-104 Starfighter<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed T-33A Silver Star 3<\/p>\n<p>McDonnell CF-101B Voodoo<\/p>\n<p>North American NA-64 Yale<\/p>\n<p>Pietenpol Air Camper<\/p>\n<p>Sikorsky H-34<\/p>\n<p>Taylor J-2<\/p>\n<p>Travel Air D-4D<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Reynolds-Alberta Museum<\/strong> has 70 vintage aircraft, the second-largest vintage aircraft collection in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of the Reynolds-Alberta Museum:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Transportation Collection<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Features vintage vehicles, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Classic Cars<\/strong>: A range of automobiles from the early 20th century to the 1970s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motorcycles<\/strong>: Historic and rare motorcycles, highlighting the development of two-wheeled transport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aircraft<\/strong>: Includes bush planes, vintage commercial aircraft, and early aviation technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trucks and Buses<\/strong>: Commercial vehicles showcasing the growth of the transportation industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Agricultural Equipment<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extensive collection of tractors, combines, and other farming machinery from the 19th and 20th centuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlights Alberta\u2019s agricultural history and its transformation through mechanization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Industrial History<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exhibits on the tools, machinery, and innovations that shaped Alberta\u2019s industrial growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focuses on industries like oil, logging, and construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Specialized Galleries<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stan Reynolds Gallery<\/strong>: A tribute to the museum\u2019s namesake, showcasing some of his most significant contributions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feature Exhibits<\/strong>: Rotating displays that delve deeper into specific themes or rare collections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Restoration Shop<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visitors can observe ongoing restoration projects as skilled technicians work on vintage vehicles and machinery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrates the techniques used to preserve historical artifacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>Outdoor Displays<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Larger vehicles, including vintage fire trucks, threshers, and steam engines, are displayed in the open-air exhibition areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>Events and Activities<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hosts annual events such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>History Road<\/strong>: A classic car show featuring hundreds of vehicles from private collectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Harvest Festival<\/strong>: Demonstrations of vintage farm equipment in action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers workshops and family-friendly activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <strong>The Aviation Hangar<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A separate facility showcasing a collection of historic aircraft and aviation artifacts, emphasizing Alberta\u2019s role in aviation history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Canada&#8217;s Aviation Hall of Fame<\/strong>, based in the <strong>Reynolds-Alberta Museum<\/strong> in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada, commemorates and honours those whose accomplishments in aviation contributed so much to Canada&#8217;s development as a nation. Founded in 1973, the Hall of Fame has honoured thus far more than 200 aviators, engineers, technicians and administrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stories are told on four by eight foot panels with portraits, citations, photographs, and memorabilia. The Hall has an extensive collection of personal items and memorabilia related to inducted members, including such material as licenses, logbooks, uniforms, insignia, medals, trophies and awards, documents, correspondence, scrapbooks and photographs. The reference library contains approximately 2,500 books and over 12,000 periodicals related specifically to Canadian aviation. Items are loaned to other museums in Canada for exhibit purposes, and may be accessed by researchers and visitors, by appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Reynolds-Alberta Museum, located in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, is one of Canada\u2019s premier institutions dedicated to preserving the history of transportation, industry, and agriculture. 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