Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is a charitable organization representing institutions and individuals interested in the preservation and promotion of the province’s material and cultural heritage. The Association was incorporated in 1980 under the leadership of a volunteer Board of Directors representative of the museum and heritage community in the province.

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Located on the Baie Verte Peninsula, the Dorset Craft Shop & Miners’ Museum brings to life a typical mine from the late1800s to present day. A tunnel, much like a mine shaft, starts the tour and brings you out into a room that shows the tools of the mining trade and gives a glimpse into the home life of miners.
Constructed in 1915, the structure was once part of the Moravian Mission station which was established in Makkovik in 1896. The building was meant to serve as a boarding school, however, it seemed more prudent to house the school and the dormitory within the Moravian manse. Since the building required regular maintenance but had no real function, it became referred to as the “White Elephant” and the name stuck.
The Grenfell Historic Properties celebrate the presence of Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador, and the impact that he and his worldwide mission had on the social, medical and economic climate of the early 1900’s. Equally, the properties tell the story of the evolution of Northern Newfoundland and Labrador and its people over the last 100 years.
Latest News
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13 Feb
Heritage Week 2025
Read moreWe encourage all our members to highlight Newfoundland & Labrador’s vibrant heritage by showcasing their sites and collections on social media!
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11 Feb
Call For MANL Newsletter Submissions
Read moreThe submission deadline for the next issue is March 11, 2025.
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11 Feb
Online Course: Get Ready to Hire! Recruiting, Training & Supervising Seasonal Staff & Volunteers for Your Heritage Organization
Read moreThis workshop series is suitable for anyone planning to hire seasonal staff and/or engage volunteers more effectively within their heritage organizations.
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11 Feb
MANL Midday Museums: Heritage Mentorship Program Launch
Read moreJoin us on February 25 as we celebrate the first anniversary of Midday Museums and introduce the launch of our brand new Heritage Mentorship program!
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05 Feb
Registration is Now Open for Heritage NL’s Youth Heritage Forum!
Read moreThe Youth Heritage Forum is a great opportunity for students and emerging professionals to network, learn, and connect.