A day of fun for youngsters is planned for the Family Day at Sukanen Ship Museum on Saturday, July 20 and getting there will be easier than ever.
The Moose Jaw trolley will offer free rides leaving every 40 minutes from the tourist booth on Thatcher Drive East.
The day’s theme is based on the heritage the museum preserves, with old time prices. Admission price is slashed to $2 for everybody.
“This is an opportunity for us at the museum to say thank you to all the people who support us during the year, said Museum President Gord Ross.
“It’s one way of giving back to the community, saying thank you.”
In keeping with the old-time theme, prices have been slashed to 25 cents for an ice cream cone, 25 cents for popcorn, 25 cents for a treat bag.
A birthday cake marking the museum’s 50th anniversary will be served at 2 p.m., along with the concession offerings.
Two of the most popular features from last year — tractor rides and rides on a fire truck – are on the north end of the grounds. A barrel train ride will thrill the youngsters.
Mom and dad can view the buildings and exhibits while the kids take part in a range of activities, including a basketball game and a tic-tac-toe game, as well as three-legged runs.
Kids can see rope making and help to make their own rope with the rope making machine.
In the Kampen Hall, they can colour a page or plant a seed.
For the energetic, there is a scavenger hunt.
Sid the Clown will entertain the family and a group of cartoon characters in costume will be there for selfies.
And there will be ponies to pet during the day.
The museum is 13 km south of Moose Jaw on Highway at Two. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m.
Ron Walter can be reached at [email protected]
