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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TritonA 40-foot skeleton of a deep diving sperm whale. This was the first whale skeleton to be assembled in the whale tour network.
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Logy BayA collection of community artifacts and historical information.+1 (709) 726 5272
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Lushes BightHistoric co-op store rebuilt in 1957 is part of the co-operative movement in Newfoundland.+1 (709) 264 3177
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Pouch CoveThe artifacts depict the history of this small outport community, one of the oldest settlements on the Avalon Peninsula. Spectacular scenery is an extra bonus for the visitor.
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RameaA collection reflecting Ramea's long history including many things owned by the Penny Family (i.e. set of Newfoundland law books).+1 (709) 625 2235
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BrigusUnique showplace of Brigus history, artifacts and photographs covering a period of almost 200 years. Pictorial archives have photographs on display dating back to 1876. Local architecture highlighted.+1 (709) 528 9860
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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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St. John'sA historic wooden structure, built in 1836. Today it houses an archive and vital congregation. Oldest continually used Anglican Church in the province.
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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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WintertonA centre for the history and traditions of wooden boat building. Featuring exhibits, cultural experiential building workshops and gift kiosk.
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King's Point52-foot humpback whale skeleton on display with interpretation video and signage.
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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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Harbour GraceBuilt in 1913 the SS Kyle was the 10th ship of the prestigious Alphabet Fleet. She provided many valuable services to citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador for many years.+1 (709) 596 3631
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RaleighTraditional Fishing Village, adventure cultural tourism, boat tours.
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St. John'sExplore the history of the world famous Newman's port wine inside one of St. John's oldest buildings, the only existing historic wine vault in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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TiltingThis old decomissioned post office building which served the community, was connected to the outside world.
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Harbour BretonLarge Queen Anne style house built 1907 by local merchant. Rooms on various local community themes, including resettlement, and the families that occupied the house until 1996.
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Old PerlicanHeritage, fishing, domestic and veteran artifacts mid 1850 - mid 1950.+1 (709) 587 2017
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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. The first and last light seen by many vessels crossing the Atlantic. It is still manned year round.
