Museums
A perfect way to experience Newfoundland and Labrador's extensive history is through a visit to one of our many museums. From community and industrial museums to interpretation centres, they tend to be as diverse and unique as the stories and memories contained within their walls.
Explore the lives of aboriginal peoples and investigate the tools used by the first settlers. Learn about the elusive giant squid, or compare what existed centuries ago to what you see with your own eyes today. Walk down an abandoned mine shafts metres below the floor of the Atlantic Ocean on Bell Island; watch as a historic boat replica is built before your eyes at the Winterton Boat Building Museum; or peer out to the harbour Narrows through a World War II U-boat periscope while sipping a pint within The Crow's Nest – a museum masked as a downtown pub.
Newfoundland and Labrador has showcased its historic treasures in museums dating as far back as the early 1800s. They span our coastlines and cross our inlands along the north coast of Labrador to the southern shores of Newfoundland. In the mountain-lined city of Corner Brook and the brilliant hillsides of L'Anse aux Meadows. Through the quaint communities of Twillingate and North West River and the historic areas of Trinity and Battle Harbour. No matter where you find yourself in your journey throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, you will always find places to immerse yourself in history.
The Rooms
The Rooms, in St. John's, is Newfoundland and Labrador's largest public cultural space and it's where our history and creativity come together under one roof. The open-concept space with its breathtaking harbour and city views, houses the Provincial Archives, Art Gallery and Museum.
Claiming a regal and unmistakable perch upon the city skyline atop the historic site of Fort Townshend, The Rooms' contemporary design mirrors old outport fishing rooms where families would come together to process their catch. Today, it contains collections and exhibitions – local, national, and international – spanning art, archaeology, architecture, and natural history. As well as a multimedia theatre, classrooms, artists-in-residence studio and a hugely popular café restaurant. Located in the heart of our eclectic downtown, The Rooms is only a short walk away from many other city sites of interest including historic buildings, green spaces, and a great arts and entertainment scene.
Other great museum finds
Provincial Seamen's Museum, Grand Bank
Beothuk Interpretation Centre - Provincial Historic Site, Boyd's Cove
Labrador Interpretation Centre, North West River
French Shore Interpretation Centre, Conche
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BonavistaView Newfoundland wildlife in natural setting. Full-size moose, caribou, bear, coyotes, wolf, sharks, 80 species of birds, etc. Craft shop with souvenirs of Bonavista.+1 (709) 468 7707
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Harbour GraceThis church is over 125 years, a wooden frame building and is typical of the design for that era, the interior has classic Roman details in the vernacular with an interesting diaper pattern ceiling.+1 (709) 596 6182
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Job's CoveLocated between Job's Cove and Lower Island Cove, the museum has displays, artifacts, photos, tools and implements depicting the early lifestyles of the area.
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Trinity1880s saltbox style house with over 2,000 artifacts used in the commercial, domestic, fishing, sealing, shoe making, medical, governmental and other aspects of life in Trinity.
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BonavistaArchival material includes church records to 1786, photographs and a substantial genealogy collection.
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Bell IslandOverlooking Conception Bay and the ferry landing, are a battery of coastal guns that were operated by the NF Militia or Home Defence. During World War II, these guns were used to fire on German U-boats.
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Norris PointPhotographer's paradise lookout captures spectacular view of Bonne Bay and Tablelands. Tour 100 year old house, enjoy a mug up, muffins and berries. Local artifacts and crafts. Visitor information.
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Cape RaceCape Race Lightstation is a National Historic Site contains one of the most powerful lights in the world. It is an important landfall marker for North America.
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L'Anse aux MeadowsA UNESCO World Heritage Site: the first authenticated European presence in North America 1000 A.D. Archaeological excavations in the 1960s uncovered the remains of three dwellings, four workshops and an iron working smithy. Artifacts of Norse origin included a soapstone spindle whorl, bronze ring-headed pin and iron rivets. Relax in the sod hut of the Viking chief, experience the life of a Viking through stories and demonstrations by costumed re-enactors.
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GreenspondThe Greenspond Courthouse has been restored to its 1899 state. Friendly tour guides in period costumes await you to show you around the main floor, courtroom, jails and upstairs quarters.
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VictoriaA re-constructed heritage village with eight buildings, a boardwalk, Newfoundland Ponies and other animals.+1 (709) 596 3429
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Upper FerryA Wetlands of International Importance site and an Important Bird Area with high concentrations and a large variety of waterfowl species over 925 hectares. See species here that are uncommon in or absent from the rest of the province. The centre has information on species in the wetlands and throughout the Codroy Valley, plus displays on waterfowl and the estuary.+1 (709) 955 2115
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St. John'sThe home of The Rooms Provincial Archives, Art Gallery and Museum. Showcasing the art, artifacts and archival records, natural history, cultural treasures of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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CarbonearRegistered Heritage Structure in 1987 by Parks Canada. Representative of CN Stations in Newfoundland.
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TrinityCollection contains 30 meters of textual records that date from the 18th to 20th centuries. Church records dating from 1753 for Church of England/Anglican Church.
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L'Anse-au-ClairA beautifully restored early 20th Century church with interpretative panels, art pieces and artifacts that tells the 9000 year old story of the people of Labrador.
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Port au ChoixCome learn about the French fishermen who fished in the region. Take in a demonstration of firing up the French bread oven and taste freshly baked bread with local jams+1 (709) 861 3406
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St. Andrew'sThis Roman Catholic Church was built in 1912 and now a Registered Heritage Structure.+1 (709) 955 3150
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Corner BrookJourney through time. Museum exhibits the natural, cultural and social history of the region.
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TiltingCentury-old house, fishing stage and associated outbuildings typify the architectural styles and land uses that make Tilting unique. Stage restoration won Southcott Award in 2000.
Newfoundland & Labrador is known for its unique culture and quiet ingenuity, so its no wonder that even our trash bins can be an source of creativity.
