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Reynolds Alberta Museum Wetaskiwin, Alberta.
Canada.
Reynolds Alberta Museum is located off
highway #13 in
south central
Alberta
2km
west of
the city of
Wetaskiwin
and
66km
south of the city of
Edmonton. This museum is world
class and renowned for it's
extensive
transportation, automotive,
motor cycle, aviation, agriculture and
industry
vehicles. There are more then 350
vehicles and over 70 vintage
aircraft along with a 1000+ pieces of
agricultural equipment. You can also
view the ongoing restoration work
that is taking place in a large
open garage. There are several interactive
displays explaining the mechanics
and operation of
all sorts of engines and mechanical
devices. The museum offers
guided tour rides around the
exterior grounds where you can see
several jet engine aircraft,
agricultural equipment and huge
steam shovels. A gift
shop, restaurant and publication
resource centre are also located
inside the museum. Stan Reynolds was
mainly credited for the start of
this museum as he donated over 1500
artifacts to the Province of Alberta
between 1982 and 1986. Stan Reynolds
owned the local car dealership and
accumulated his collection of
vehicles, farm equipment and
aircraft by taking these in trade
for cars. Several other individuals
and organizations have also donated
to this growing collection.
Wiki has a
good list of all the items located
in the Reynolds Alberta Museum.
This museum is not yet a member of
the
UNESCO World
Heritage Sites but I'm
sure it will be one day soon, it's
that good. Allow at least 2 hours
to tour the museum. Nearby
campgrounds are
Miquelon Lake
Campground and
Pigeon Lake
Campground.
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