Getting to know the collection

Built in 1927, the house and its attached medical wing were once home to one of the area’s first doctors, Dr. Robert Woods.

But it’s not just a house anymore; it’s a time capsule that holds community memories. In 1983, the house became home to the Dr. Woods House Museum, with the collection cared for and curated by the Leduc & District Historical Society and devoted volunteers for 40 years.

Now under the ownership and care of the City of Leduc, the museum collection is transitioning into a new chapter. Behind the building’s quiet exterior is an ongoing flurry of conservation activity focused on creating a sustainable future for the artifacts and ensuring future generations will have access to these treasures and their stories.

Walking through the museum, its hardwood floors creaking under your steps, you get a glimpse into the past – a china set used during Sunday dinners, a newspaper that warns Leduc residents to watch out for cattle rustlers, a camera that captured images of people, places and buildings long gone. And that’s just what you see on display.

Museum Myth Buster: The City of Leduc is not tearing down the Dr. Woods House, which is designated as a Municipal Historical Resource. The City has owned the Dr. Woods House since 1981 and will continue to honour and care for the property, the house, the museum collection and their legacies.