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The Millet and District Historical Society opened the Millet and District Museum in 1985 after many unsuccessful attempts to find a suitable location. The Town of Millet suggested the acquirement of the unclaimed cultural component of a Municipal and Recreation Grant that was allocated to Millet. The Town invited the Society to use the funds gained to build a museum in the new Millet Town Administration Building, which was about to be constructed.
After 25 years of operating what is now the Millet and District Museum, Archives and Visitor Information Centre, the volunteers have much to celebrate. Over the years the volunteers and staff took many steps to create a museum that has achieved excellence in many different areas. The exhibition “Achieving Excellence – 25 year of Millet and District Museum” showcases these accomplishments and allows the viewer to experience some of the functions of the museum. To highlight these 25 years serving the community, the museum needed ongoing exhibits to showcase to the public. Appropriately, this new exhibit shows what goes into creating one of these exhibits, drawing on the talents and efforts of countless volunteers from the Millet community. This virtual exhibit shows some the steps in building the exhibition, as well as showing the finished displays. The hard work of both the staff and volunteers paid off as the opening of the exhibition was well attended and the feedback was very positive.
The Millet and District Historical Society is proud to be recognized by peers as having achieved excellence and a high level of professionalism through guidance, training, and mentorship. We appreciate the support and assistance of the Canadian Museums Association, the Canadian Heritage Information Network, Alberta Museums Association, and the Archives Society of Alberta
