10 Specialty Museums in New Brunswick That You Shouldn't Miss

The W. H. Steeves House Museum is a historic house that began as a one room cabin built in 1812. The house expanded to its current size in 1840 and is now period decorated to the 1860s. The Museum tells the story of William Henry Steeves, a Father of Confederation who was born in the house in 1814. The Museum also presents the history of the Steeves family and the local area of Hillsborough and Albert County. Learn about the journey of German immigrants, the Acadians, Confederation, local discoveries and industry, interesting artifacts, and more! Join us for a tour today!

The Keillor story touches on place and politics of young New Brunswick. An 1813 home featuring antiques, farm tools, a penitentiary collection and genealogy centre. The Keillor story is not one that you hear often: where, through hard work and diligence, a yeoman-farmer from Yorkshire, England, raised his social status to become a respected Gentleman. The story is woven throughout the Keillor House and touches on place and politics of a young New Brunswick leading through the entire Victorian era and a cavalcade of unique and interesting characters. Your journey also includes the Coach House and the Dorchester Penitentiary exhibit.

Explore multiple facets of the Restigouche River through its history, cultures and biodiversity. Touch live aquatic specimens. Soak up the heritage of the region. Participate in animations and personalized visits. Guided tours, fishing flies, casting are just a few of the many authentic experiences and activities available. Live the Restigouche Experience! More to Explore!

MR21 is an interpretation center located in Canada's only digital cathedral. Run by a secular nonprofit, its original content should interest those wishing to discover this NB heritage gem. The center's scenography makes use of cutting edge technology (interactive screens, immersive projections, etc.) that offers visitors an experience of total, emotional and autonomous immersion. The learning experience is entertaining, intense and authentic.

The New Brunswick Museum (NBM) provides a remarkable introduction to New Brunswick's rich cultural history and diverse natural environment. At Canada's oldest continuing museum, visitors will discover stories of New Brunswick's past and present on three floors of creative exhibitions, and fun events.

The Historical Museum of Tracadie is outstanding because it is the only museum in Canada to present an outline of what a leper hospital would look like at that time, which is the 19th century.

Discover The People of the Tides! Meet Canada's 11th Prime Minister, R.B. Bennett, who came from the Fundy coast, along with a colorful procession of pioneers, artisans, explorers, shipbuilders, farmers, a controversial convicted axe murderer. If these walls could talk… and they do! Experience the Gaol (jail) cells where you are surrounded by the recently uncovered prisoner graffiti that makes every nook and cranny come alive. Layer upon layer of names, dates, drawings and poetry tell the story of what it was like to do time in the jail cells. The Albert County Museum is a complex of eight buildings on a 6 acre site that includes original Shiretown in its original locations. Explore through the twenty-three themed galleries of the museum and discover the captivating and thought-provoking stories of life along the Bay of Fundy. Located only a few minutes from the famous Hopewell Rocks! A very family-friendly addition to your visit to Fundy Park and the Moncton area.

This interactive museum hosts a number of galleries featuring exhibits and memorabilia related to New Brunswick sports history and its Hall of Famers. One of the largest portrait collections in the province is on display in the form of artistic depictions of the hall's inductees. A 5-in-1 interactive sports system allows visitors to give it their best shot while playing basketball, hockey, football, baseball or soccer. Activities and special events are held throughout the year. The New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame Inc. was established in 1970. We celebrate the stories of New Brunswick’s most inspiring athletes and leverage the power of sport to enrich lives and demonstrate the positive impact that sport and the community of the people involved in sport have in shaping the lives of our youth. By honouring our best, we inspire the rest!