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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                                             Contains historical documents, photos, books and artefacts of religious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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