This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Diefenbaker's 130th Birthday Celebration Featuring the 17th Century Amati String Collection
In-person
History & heritage Museum Kids MusicDate and time
Location
Diefenbaker Canada Centre
101 Diefenbaker Place
Saskatoon, SK
Directions: Paid Metered Parking On Site.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible.
About
In celebration of Culture Days 2025 and the Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker's 130th Birthday, join us Saturday, September 20th for an afternoon Amati concert, followed by games, crafts and birthday treats!
Beginning at 2:00 pm, come experience the breath-taking sound and beauty of the 17th Century Amati String Collection! The concert will feature faculty members from the Department of Music playing the USask Amati string instruments and is sure to be a music lover’s delight! Following the concert, you will have an opportunity to view the Amati instruments up close, tour the Diefenbaker exhibit gallery and participate in family-friendly activities. Admission is FREE and open to everyone.
Links
- Website diefenbaker.usask.ca
Organizer
Diefenbaker Canada Centre
As Canada’s only Prime Ministerial museum in Western Canada, the Diefenbaker Canada Centre’s purpose is to help people make meaningful and personal connections to ideas of citizenship, leadership, and Canada’s role in the international community. Exhibitions hosted by the Diefenbaker Canada Centre emphasize the history and importance of such concepts as Canadian nationalism, political leadership, and symbolism. The DCC is committed to educating and engaging its visitors through programming relating to its mandate and permanent collections.