The 10 Best History Museums in New Brunswick, New Brunswick

The Grand Manan Museum collects, preserves, and displays items that represent the human and natural history of the Village of Grand Manan, and the Islands of the Grand Manan Archipelago. It promotes education and appreciation of the community's heritage, culture, and physical environment through public programs and exhibits. The Museum's founding exhibit when it opened in 1967 was the 300 birds of the Allan Moses Bird Collection. This exhibit has been upgraded recently with a touch screen computer of bird calls and a short NFB documentary about Allan's life. In 1967, the Gannet Lighthouse Second Order Fresnel Lens was moved to a field behind the Museum, and in 1997 a new marine gallery was built to accommodated it inside. In 2013 the Museum became a Member of the United States Lighthouse Society, and visitors can now purchase a Lighthouse Passport in the gift shop and have their passport stamped for visiting the Gannet Rock Light. In 2017 the historic Deep Cove One-Room School House situated behind the Museum was restored and joined to the Museum with a boardwalk and new outdoor exhibits. In 2017 a large marine mural in a spiral staircase also opened for the first time, the efforts of five artists. It covers the ecology of the upland, intertidal and subtidal zones of the Bay of Fundy around Grand Manan and features 139 species. The Museum houses more than 20 permanent and several new exhibits annually, and houses the Grand Manan Archives which is open by appointment. Evening and special events programming take place throughout July-August, mainly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7:30-8:30, admission by donation. Islanders and island industries of Grand Manan have always been generous in keeping the Museum alive and vibrant, and its operation depends on volunteers, gifts, and donations. It is also funded in part by the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Museum Services, Heritage Branch.

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.

Le musée fut fondé en 1988 en réponse au désir des gens qui demandaient un endroit pour préserver leurs artefacts. Le premier bâtiment fut une chapelle en souvenir de celle construite en 1788 près de la côte. Ensuite le musée a acquis et rénové une école(1880), une grange (1890) et un phare(1912). Ces bâtiments patrimoniaux lui permettent de préserver et exposer les artefacts de nos pionniers.

The Doak Historic Site is home to the Doak House, home of Robert Doak, a Scottish settler who came to Canada in 1815, and settled in Bett's Settlement, a small community which would later come to be known as Doakton, then Doaktown, in honour of Robert Doak.

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!

The Village historique acadien is a must-see attraction in New-Brunswick! A living museum portraying the daily lives of the Acadians from 1770 to 1949. In operation from June to September, the site includes forty historic buildings along a 2.2 km trail and all run by bilingual interpreters (English and French). Many services are available on site (Hôtel, restaurants, bars, shops, bus, etc.) during Summer. From November to March, the Village is open free of charge to hikers and cyclists, who come to admire the bucolic landscape (no service available during Winter).

There's no Time Like the Present to Discover the Past! Kings Landing will reopen on June 9, 2021. This 300-acre museum offers educational exhibits, hands-on workshops, dining experiences, and a 19th-century village where you can step back in time with a community of costumed characters in 70 historic buildings. Kings Landing is a collection of stories and events that shaped central, rural New Brunswick during the 19th century.

Open-Year Round / Ouvert toute l’année. The museum’s permanent exhibition, entitled "L'Aventure Acadienne" [Acadian Adventure], is a dynamic and innovative presentation of the history of Acadia in Atlantic Canada and of its material culture. L'exposition permanente du Musée acadien de l'Université de Moncton intitulée « L'Aventure acadienne » présente de façon dynamique et novatrice l'histoire de l'Acadie de l'Atlantique ainsi que l'histoire de sa culture matérielle.