RCMP Heritage Centre
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The RCMP Heritage Centre was officially opened May 23, 2007 in Regina, Saskatchewan
, Canada
. It is owned and operated by an independent nonprofit organization called the Mounted Police Heritage Centre and receives no funding from any level of government. The Centre showcases a number of exhibits featuring the collection of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
and these artifacts remain property of the RCMP.
The Government of Canada
, the Government of Saskatchewan
, the City of Regina and the RCMP announced the creation of the facility in early 2005. Construction began in October 2005. The first phase, a 70000 square feet (6,503.2 m²), $29-million building, designed by architect Arthur Erickson
, is now open. Phase two plans for an additional 8000 square feet (743.2 m²) of exhibits within the Centre along with historical landscaping, educational programming, and travelling exhibits.
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Located next to the Saskatchewan RCMP Headquarters, at 5907 Dewdney Avenue, and at the gateway of the RCMP Academy, Depot Division
, the RCMP Heritage Centre, when fully completed, will be a $40 million project.
Education Central Focus of Exhibits
Through the use of permanent and temporary exhibits, multimedia technologies, and extensive programming, the Heritage Centre will tell the RCMP story and educate Canadians and the world about the past, present and future of the RCMP within Canada and abroad. Features of the RCMP Heritage Centre include:
Phase 1 exhibits:
Maintaining Law and Order in the West
Protecting the North
Serving All of Canada
Cracking the Case
and Duty Calls
A 100 ft. (30 m) long March of the Mounties sculptural procession runs the length of the main exhibit hall that demonstrates the evolution of the RCMP and of Canada through transportation.
A 2,500 sq ft. (232 m2) 125 seat custom-designed multimedia theatre is a prominent feature of the building’s architecture and contributes to the Centre’s experience by delivering an exciting and educational show. A 2,000 sq ft. (186 m2) of temporary exhibit space will complete the story using rotating house and/or travelling exhibits from other institutions.
Phase 2 exhibits:
Stories from the RCMP, the RCMP in Popular Culture, and the Musical Ride
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Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province and a cultural and commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan. It is governed by Regina City Council. Regina is the cathedral city of the Roman Catholic and Romanian Orthodox...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is owned and operated by an independent nonprofit organization called the Mounted Police Heritage Centre and receives no funding from any level of government. The Centre showcases a number of exhibits featuring the collection of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police , literally ‘Royal Gendarmerie of Canada’; colloquially known as The Mounties, and internally as ‘The Force’) is the national police force of Canada, and one of the most recognized of its kind in the world. It is unique in the world as a national, federal,...
and these artifacts remain property of the RCMP.
The Government of Canada
Government of Canada
The Government of Canada, formally Her Majesty's Government, is the system whereby the federation of Canada is administered by a common authority; in Canadian English, the term can mean either the collective set of institutions or specifically the Queen-in-Council...
, the Government of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
, the City of Regina and the RCMP announced the creation of the facility in early 2005. Construction began in October 2005. The first phase, a 70000 square feet (6,503.2 m²), $29-million building, designed by architect Arthur Erickson
Arthur Erickson
Arthur Charles Erickson, was a Canadian architect and urban planner. He studied Asian languages at the University of British Columbia, and later earned a degree in architecture from McGill University.-Biography:...
, is now open. Phase two plans for an additional 8000 square feet (743.2 m²) of exhibits within the Centre along with historical landscaping, educational programming, and travelling exhibits.
RCMP Academy, Depot Division
RCMP Academy, Depot Division has been providing police training to Royal Canadian Mounted Police "cadets" since its establishment in 1885. The facility is located in the west part of Regina, Saskatchewan, near the airport, and consists of several buildings.In the RCMP's early days, Depot had a...
, the RCMP Heritage Centre, when fully completed, will be a $40 million project.
Education Central Focus of Exhibits
Through the use of permanent and temporary exhibits, multimedia technologies, and extensive programming, the Heritage Centre will tell the RCMP story and educate Canadians and the world about the past, present and future of the RCMP within Canada and abroad. Features of the RCMP Heritage Centre include:
Phase 1 exhibits:
Maintaining Law and Order in the West
Protecting the North
Serving All of Canada
Cracking the Case
and Duty Calls
A 100 ft. (30 m) long March of the Mounties sculptural procession runs the length of the main exhibit hall that demonstrates the evolution of the RCMP and of Canada through transportation.
A 2,500 sq ft. (232 m2) 125 seat custom-designed multimedia theatre is a prominent feature of the building’s architecture and contributes to the Centre’s experience by delivering an exciting and educational show. A 2,000 sq ft. (186 m2) of temporary exhibit space will complete the story using rotating house and/or travelling exhibits from other institutions.
Phase 2 exhibits:
Stories from the RCMP, the RCMP in Popular Culture, and the Musical Ride
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See also
- Rotary Museum of Police and CorrectionsRotary Museum of Police and CorrectionsThe Rotary Museum of Police and Corrections is a museum in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. It covers the history of law enforcement in early Prince Albert and Saskatchewan....
, Prince Albert, SaskatchewanPrince Albert, SaskatchewanPrince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan... - Vancouver Police Centennial MuseumVancouver Police Centennial MuseumThe Vancouver Police Museum opened to commemorate the centennial of the Vancouver Police Department and the City of Vancouver, British Columbia in 1986. Located at 240 E...
- Winnipeg Police Museum
Affiliations
The Museum is affiliated with: CMACanadian Museums Association
The Canadian Museums Association is a national organization for the promotion of museums in Canada.The Canadian Museums Association is the national organization for the advancement of the Canadian museum sector, representing Canadian museum professionals both within Canada and internationally. The...
, CHIN
Canadian Heritage Information Network
The Canadian Heritage Information Network is a Canadian government-supported organization that provides a networked interface to Canada's heritage, largely through the World Wide Web. It aims to give access to Canada's heritage for both Canadians and a worldwide audience, by supporting the...
, and Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada
The Virtual Museum of Canada is Canada's national virtual museum. With a directory of over 3,000 Canadian heritage institutions and a database of over 600 virtual exhibits, the VMC brings together Canada's museums regardless of size or geographical location.The VMC includes virtual exhibits,...
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