About Us
Biggar, Saskatchewan... the land beckoned and the railway brought them!
Biggar was named by William Biggar, who was a lawyer for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway ... the company that built the first tracks through this area. As the tracks were established and the train station was built, the people came from all over the world. They came for the "free land"; they came to farm, to open shops and to provide the services. The town quickly grew and by 1909 it was a village and by 1911 a town. The forefathers of this town were forward thinking. They knew to provide the services for the families.
They built the churhes, the first school in 1910 and the first hospital 1923.
Drop into the museum to hear the rest of the stories of the people who dreamt the dreams and made them come true!
The Biggar Museum & Gallery has been preserving, presenting and protecting the history of Biggar & the Rural Municipality of Biggar since 1972. Originally in the basement of the town's library, and in 1997 in the purpose built building we are in now.
History and art under one roof!
The museums tells stories of the people who built Biggar and the gallery is filled each month with art and/or events. We partner with the Biggar Arts Council who partner with the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Council, the gallery has Saskatchewan artists exhibiting in the gallery for at least 4 months a year. We will have Student Art Exhibits, Rehoming Art Sales, Used Book Sales and Christmas Magic Auction Items and temporary historical exhibits in the gallery
Our fundraisers are varied!
Food, cookies, pies, auctions, hay rides, and more. Most months of the year there is always something happening at the museum! September is the Borscht and a bun event...October we are canvassing for donations for the Christmas Magic Facebook Auction and Rehoming Art runs for the month, , and presenting Art Exhibits. November is Cookies, Hot Dogs, Free Hot chocolate and the Christmas Magic Facebook Auction! And even more in the New Year!
Past & Present Gift Shop
New York is Big, but this is Biggar!
New York is Big, but this is Biggar!
New York is Big, but this is Biggar!
Shirts with the town's slogan on them. Lovely soft cotton mix in attractive pastels.
They come in several sizes.
Tiny T's
New York is Big, but this is Biggar!
New York is Big, but this is Biggar!
These will make the perfect gift for a new born or toddler! Same soft material in several sizes and colours.
The Ideal Present
New York is Big, but this is Biggar!
The Ideal Present
The perfect souvenir from our town. the slogan "New York is Big, but this is Biggar" on them. Enjoy a hot beverage in a unique souvenir; or as a gift for the person taking care of pets while you are away!
The Ideal Present
The Ideal Present
The Ideal Present
The perfect souvenir from our town. the slogan "New York is Big, but this is Biggar" on them.License plates with the world famous slogan on it!
Biggar Toques
The Ideal Present
Biggar Toques
Keep those ears warm ! Plus show off your town pride!
Biggar caps
The Ideal Present
Biggar Toques
A whole new shipment with some great colours!
More Biggar Souvenirs
More Biggar Souvenirs
More Biggar Souvenirs
License plates, magnets, Vinyl Clings! Let the world know where you call home!
RedBubble
You chose what colour, size and item you want!
The Biggar Museum & Gallery has a RedBubble site. There you get to choose what item, size, and colour you want the Town's slogan on. Just follow the link and make your order! https://www.redbubble.com/people/biggar-museum/shop