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Historic Beaverbrook House


                                             518 King George Highway, Tel: 506-622-5572
                                             Open: July and August
                                             Hours: 10am - 5pm, Wednesday to Saturday; 12pm - 5 pm Sundays
                                             Take a tour of Lord Beaverbrook’s childhood home, built in 1877.
                                             Guided walking tours of historic buildings in the neighbourhood are
                                             offered on-demand. Live theatrical events coming this summer. Find
                                             updates on Instagram and Facebook. www.beaverbrookhouse.com.



                                             Miramichi History Museum

                                             182 Wellington Street, Tel: 506-778-4050
                                             Open: July to September
                                             Hours: 10am - 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
                                             Admission is $3 for adults with children under 12 free.
                                             Established since 1897 it holds intriguing taxidermy displays in the
                                             natural history section and a wealth of artefacts, books, photos
                                             and history on Miramichi and a Native Canadian display.


                                             St. Michael’s Museum & Gift Shop

                                             10 Howard Street, 506-778-5152
                                             Summer hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday; 10am - 4pm, Saturday
                                             Contains  historical  documents,  photos,  books  and  artefacts  of
                                             religious significance, as well as a bookstore, gift shop, library,,
                                             genealogical research service, and an extensive collection of sports
                                             and university photos and newspapers. Located on the grounds of
                                             St. Michael’s Basilica Church. www.stmichaelsmuseum.ca



                                             NB Aviation Museum


                                             55 Airport Drive, nbamdirector@outlook.com
                                             Open: July and August
                                             Hours: open by appointment, email for details.
                                             The museum is home to the largest memorabilia collection of the
                                             legendary aerobatic team, RCAF Golden Hawks, in Canada. Tuesdays
                                             and Wednesdays are available by reservation for school trips, tours
                                             and special event bookings. www.nbaviationmuseum.com



                                             W.S. Loggie House Cultural Centre


                                             222 Wellington Street, Tel: 506-778-4050
                                             Open: Seasonally
                                             Hours: Guided tours available by appointment
                                             An  18th-century  Victorian  home  features  artifacts  from  1850,,
                                             paintings, including the famous “Portrait of Francis Peabody," and
                                             most noteably the original World War I Victory Flag. The house
                                             hosts, craft sales, exhibits, teas and special events.


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