Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is a non-profit, 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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The community of St. George’s is an area rich in Mi’kmaq history. Earliest occupation of the area is uncertain, however the area known as “Seal Rocks” which is now a part of the community of St. George’s, is well documented as being the largest and principle Mi’kmaq settlement in the 17, 18 and 1900’s. Mi’kmaq oral tradition maintains that [...]
Built in the early 1940s, this two-story house is an authentic example of outport living. Filled with décor of that time period, one can get a sense of what outport life was like. View the replica of a 16th century Basque fishing vessel, the Chaloupe, an integral part of our French heritage on site. Come learn about [...]
The Elliott Premises include a craft store, theatre, visitor information kiosk, marina, café and Interpretation Centre, which features artifacts and stories of the fishery and Newman’s Port wine. In 2005, Pierce’s Store, an early 1900’s fishing shed, was moved to Elliott Premises by boat and floating docks and has been transformed into Pierce’s Theatre.
Latest News
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23 Nov
MANL Members Update Night
Read moreJoin us for our Museum Members Update Night, where our passionate community shares firsthand insights that make our museum memberships extraordinary!
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21 Nov
MANL Digital Needs Assessment Survey
Read moreWe invite our members to take our Digital Needs Assessment Survey. Please tell us about your museum or organization’s online presence, use of social media,
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31 Oct
World Digital Preservation Day, November 2, 2023 – and the Global ‘Bit List’ of Endangered Digital Species
Read moreWorld Digital Preservation Day is organized by the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) and supported by digital preservation networks around the globe. It’s open to all
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26 Oct
Public Programming for Museums: An Introduction
Read moreWe invite our members to register for Public Programming for Museums: An Introduction, an in-person workshop offered by The Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
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26 Oct
Introduction to Exhibit Development
Read moreWe invite our members to register for Introduction to Exhibit Development, an in-person workshop offered by The Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador and sponsored