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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Harbour BretonMarina, performing arts venue, visitor information kiosk, gift shop and interpretation centre.
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FogoBuilt in 1888, it was one of the first one room Roman Catholic Schools in rural Newfoundland. Today it has been restored to its original state.
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Happy Valley-Goose BayVisitors to the museum will find a large variety of artifacts, photos and documents that profile the story of the military in Labrador and mostly 5 Wing Goose Bay.+1 (709) 8 966 900EXT 2177
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Sunnyside, Trinity BaySunnyside has been the site of a number of historic events. Visitors can enjoy the view while learning about our history.
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Bird CoveTown museum, heritage room, craft/gift shop, archaeology laboratory, Captain James Cook display, whalebone exhibit, rocks and fossils display. Take a guided tour through the centre or book a tour.
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TrinityRestored to 1910, Emma Hiscock's house captures how this widow with six children maintained a genteel life through entrepreneurship: running a shop, post office - even renting to a bank.
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Heart's Content1866...the world cheers as the first cable connecting Europe to North America is hauled ashore at Heart's Content. Experience how this little town became a global communications hub.
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St. LunaireWorld's only Economusee dedicated to the interpretation of wild berries. See them in their natural habitat, watch products being made, and taste. Home of the Granchain Exhibit.
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Mainland/La Grand'terreTraditional French Bread Oven located beside our Sister's Dream School, in Mainland/ La Grand "Terre on the Port au Port Peninsula.
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RaleighTraditional Fishing Village, adventure cultural tourism, boat tours.
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RoddicktonYour information source for the whole Northern Peninsula East Heritage Corridor.+1 (709) 457 2413
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Freshwater, Conception BayA large number of photos, one room school, with post students and teachers. Books and history of resettled communities.+1 (709) 589 8619
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Jackson's ArmA cluster of buildings exemplifying out port life in Newfoundland in early 20th century.+1 (709) 459 5451
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Red BayDuring the 16th century, whalers from the Basque Region of Spain and France where making seasonal voyages across the Atlantic to Labrador in pursuit of Right and Bowhead wha-les for the lucrative European market of whale products, in particular whale oil.
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Baie VerteA "tunnel" displays and illustrates the life of a miner from the late 1800s to present day. The new Norm Peters Room Exhibit is named for a prospector many years ago from our neck of the woods.+1 (709) 532 8090
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Musgrave HarbourStep back in time in this historic building built in 1910 by Sir William Coaker. Artifacts relating to the fishing industry, and a distinctive outside mural.
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St. John'sQuidi Vidi Village Plantation - a cultural craft experience located within a historic fishing village destination.
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CupidsArchaeologists are uncovering the original 1610 plantation site, the oldest English colony in Canada. Artifacts are found daily, such as stoneware, clay pipes and 17th century glass.
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TrinityThis is the third church on this site. The first was constructed in 1729, the second in 1821, and the present church in 1892-94. Spire: 102 feet. Seating: just over 500. Church registers date from 1753, among the oldest in Canada.+1 (709) 464 3658
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FerrylandLocated in the Old Courthouse overlooking Ferryland Downs and Isle aux Bois, the museum tells of Ferryland's endurance. Local history depicts life in rural Newfoundland. Original jail cell with re-created courtroom. A short walk from the Colony of Avalon.+1 (709) 432 2711
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