Visit the Bell Barn Museum
Rebuilt and revitalized to last generations longer.
One of Saskatchewan’s oldest agricultural buildings, this round fieldstone barn has been a part of the province’s landscape since 1882. In that time, the barn has established itself as a historical and community fixture. Stroll through our museum to learn the fascinating stories linked to the Bell Barn.
Curious to learn more? Discover our history
About the Bell Barn Society
Growing the museum and supporting the community.
The Bell Barn Society is a group of passionate community members that act as the stewards of the historic Bell Barn. Our goal is to offer an opportunity to discover and interact with a piece of Saskatchewan’s history while also providing a welcoming space for the community to gather in the spirit of the Barn’s past.
Through the Bell Barn, we provide educational programs and leisurely tours of the grounds that encourage enjoyment and education. In addition to learning about the history of the Bell Barn itself, we hope to leave visitors with a greater understanding of agriculture, the Saskatchewan landscape and the people who call it home.
Our Interpretive Centre
A chance to revisit the history through the Bell Barn museum
On the main floor of the barn, you will find the interpretive centre where we provide historical information relevant to when the Bell Barn was first built. You can explore the period and all of its intricacies from community establishment, agricultural practices and the arrival of the Qu’Appelle Valley Farming Company (The Bell Farm’s original title). These passages are taken from historical documents collected over the years and edited to provide a glimpse into the world that made the Bell Farm a focal point for the country’s agricultural development.
Uncovered Artifacts
Engage with stories and items from the past curated by the Bell Barn Society
We are always interested in discovering more about the history of the Bell Barn. In this search, we have found and been supplied with several artifacts dating back through the years to the barn’s establishment. At the Bell Barn Museum, you will be able to witness these pieces for yourself and handle artifacts and tools that were once held by early settlers.
Testimonials
What visitors say about the Bell Barn Museum
“Super cool museum and descriptions on how to do farming effectively and efficiently. There is a party room on the second floor, perfect for hosting your next event!”
— Chara Be
“Great attraction – very informative. The reconstruction work is remarkable. Glad to have stopped in.”
— K & R from Emerald Park, SK
“Wonderful! We are so impressed with the historical significance of the Bell farm and the amazing commitment by Indian Head and Saskatchewan to save this important piece of history.”
— Judy & Ray from Minnesota, US
Donations
The Bell Barn Society of Indian Head was formed in 2006 specifically to ensure that the Bell Barn, in imminent danger of total collapse, would be saved and rebuilt to its original design. This lofty and ambitious project needs your support. The Society has been incorporated as a not for profit society under the Saskatchewan Non-Profit Corporations Act, and has been registered as a Charitable Organization by the Canada Revenue Agency. Therefore Income Tax Receipts will be provided by the Society for any financial contributions.
In addition, the Society can offer a Tax Receipt for any In-Kind Donations that are accepted for the project. Please contact us to determine if the items you wish to donate are eligible for such a tax receipt.
Donations may be sent to:
We greatly appreciate the financial and in-kind contributions that people and agencies have made and continue to make the Bell Barn Project possible.
Please make your donations to:
The Bell Barn Society of Indian Head
P.O. Box 1882
Indian Head, Sask, S0G 2K0
Charitable Registration Number
83482 0524 RR000
Donations Levels
We greatly appreciate the financial and in-kind contributions that individual people, businesses, organizations, agencies and governments have made and continue to make to the Bell Barn Project.
Patron's Circle—$25,000 and Over
Chairman's Circle—$10,000 to $24,99
Builder—$5,000 to $9,999
Sponsor—$3,000 to $4,999
Leader—$1,000 to $2,999
Supporter—$500 to $999
Contributor—$100 to $499
Friend—$1 to $99
Other Donors—$1 to $99