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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Contains historical documents, photos, books and artefacts of religious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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