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 (Eastern)
By the Bay Museum, Lewisporte (Central)
Beothuk Interpretation Centre - Provincial Historic Site, Boyd's Cove (Central)
Labrador Interpretation Centre, North West River (Labrador)
French Shore Interpretation Centre, Conche (Western)
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Port au Port WestThis is the oldest established firm on the west coast of Newfoundland (Est.1885). The Upper Level Gift Shop is located upstairs.
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TrinityVisit us to learn about Trinity's military history at this site while also learning about its latter history as a lighthouse.
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Mount PearlHistoric WW1 Wireless Station with guided tours on early communications, S.S. Florizel, Sir James Pearl, Royal Navy, and Amateur Radio Station. Tune to our CICQ-FM Tourism Radio 92.3
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St. John'sOne of the finest examples of ecclesiastical Gothic architecture in North America. The cathedral was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and the cornerstone was laid in 1847.
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St. John'sThe Archives is home to all marriage and baptismal records created before 1900, and the documents of all bishops from 1784 -1950.
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Bide ArmCome visit the Ashton House and see our artifacts and hear the stories of our past. A place of remembering and reflecting.
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AvondaleCirca 1864, Railway and community museum. Five-car static train display with operating diner and cook car. 1.8km narrow gauge track. Picnic tables at Station and at seaside Heritage Wharf.+1 (709) 726 4979
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Baie VerteIllustrating the life of a miner from the late 1800s to present day. A "tunnel" leads to displays on the life of miners. The new Norm Peters Room Exhibit is named for a prospector many years ago from our neck of the woods. Tourist information centre. RV dumping station.+1 (709) 532 8090
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Musgrave HarbourSir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin, died in a plane crash near the town during WWII. Come see the wreckage remains and a replica of this Hudson Bomber Plane. A place commemorating the life's work of a great Canadian hero.
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NewtownNewtown, the Venice of Newfoundland. Imagine the past meeting the present! Meet characters from the past in our homes, school, fish stage, gardens, and Seal Hunt Interpretation Centre. Live interpretation, theatre & dinner theatre.
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St. John'sIn Basilica Palace Library. Some of the oldest books held in any private collection in the province & one of the largest collections of church art & artifacts of historic & artistic significance in the country.
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St. John'sA Canadian Parks Service Historic Site. This beautiful Romanesque Cathedral was consecrated in 1855. Built of Newfoundland and Irish bluestone and granite, the church is in the shape of a Latin Cross. A town clock and nine bells, including the two-tonne St. John's Bell, are located in the twin towers. The Basilica houses John Hogan's revered "Dead Christ", while the ornate Italianate ceiling is polychrome and highlighted in gold leaf. There are stained glass windows by Irish, French and English artists and a museum that holds interesting exhibits of the cathedral's history.+1 (709) 754 2170
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Battle HarbourFollow the network of traditional footpaths that lead up and behind the settlement of Battle Harbour. Visit the small plane wreck. Take in the changing ocean views.
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Battle HarbourA restored salt fish premises and community, Battle Harbour is a designated National Historic District. Guided walking and boat tours (whales, icebergs, abandoned communities), abundant natural history attractions.
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Bay de VerdeBlundon House has over 700 artifacts, the Baccalieu Interpretation Centre, a fish store and flake, a store loft and two boardwalks.
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Bay RobertsThe Cable Building has been declared a National Historic Site. Former Western Union Building restored to house the "Road To Yesterday" Museum, Archives and Christopher Pratt Gallery.
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EastportA 200 seat theatre, art gallery, gift shop and information centre. Summer concert series, art exhibits, music and souvenirs.
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Old PerlicanHeritage, fishing, domestic and veteran artifacts mid 1850 - mid 1950.+1 (709) 587 2017
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Bell IslandVisit our historic underground mine. See how our miners worked during the early 1900's.
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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.+1 (709) 488 2990
