Railway Coastal Museum
Newfoundland Railway Coastal Museum Foundation Inc. Located at 495 Water Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, the Railway Coastal is housed in the original refurbished Riverhead Train Station built in 1903. The museum is dedicated to interpreting the history of the Newfoundland railway system from its inception in the late 1880’s to
Pouch Cove Heritage Society
Founded in the spring of 2009 the Pouch Cove Heritage Society is a proud organization in the town that seeks to recognize the events that shaped who we are today and the buildings and sites that show us where we’ve been. Learn about the rescue of the sinking ship, the
O’ Brien Farm
O’ Brien Farm Foundation O’Brien Farm is a window into the history of a traditional Irish-Newfoundland farm. An oasis of tranquility in the middle of the city, the farm’s accessible community gardens, forest trails and quiet garden spaces will appeal to visitors of all ages and skill levels. This 31
Basilica Cathedral Museum
Basilica Heritage Foundation Inc. The Basilica-Cathedral of St John the Baptist is the metropolitan cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. The dream of Bishop Michael Fleming, it was built by Irish immigrants and the people of Newfoundland between 1838 and 1855, in the shape of a Latin
Memorial University Botanical Garden
The Garden’s 110 acre property offers 3.5km of nature trails, a large cultivated garden area with multiple themed gardens, a public greenhouse and an alpine house, special events, workshops, public art, camps, and so much more. The Garden’s natural areas, including a number of different ecosystems (fen, bog, boreal forest.
Logy Bay – Middle Cove – Outer Cove Museum
Logy Bay – Middle Cove – Outer Cove Heritage Committee The Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove Museum shares the exciting history of the early settlement of the communities of Logy Bay, Middle Cove and Outer Cove. First settled in 1610, and permanently settled in the early 1800’s, this area has a
Johnson Geo Centre
Cut from the ancient rock of St. John’s iconic Signal Hill, the Johnson Geo Centre takes you deep underground to experience the story of our earth and beyond. Passionate about all things science, expect the unexpected as the staff dazzle you with experiments, tours, and hands-on fun. While here, be
Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy Museum
The Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy Museum was developed by the Apothecary Hall Trust and opened in September 1988. The museum’s mission is to honour our health-care by sharing the history and evolution of trusted pharmacy practice as it was experienced here in Newfoundland and Labrador. This museum would not have
Her Majesty’s Penitentiary Museum & Archives
The location of the museum and archives is the HMP Administration Building located just outside the prison walls on Forest Road. Her Majesty’s Penitentiary Museum & Archives contains artifacts and documents dating back to 1838. The museum & archives is not open to the general public but if anyone is
Family History Society of Newfoundland & Labrador
The Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (FHSNL) is a not-for-profit organisation that was established in 1984, incorporated in 1987, and in 2013 became a registered charity. The main objectives of the society are: • To help researchers locate and access genealogical information.• To foster education and interest in