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    Marystown Heritage Museum
    This museum recaptures the past through the use of artifacts, pictures and film.
    Address: Ville Marie Drive, PO Box 688 Marystown  NF  A0E 2M0
    Telephone 1 709 279-1462 
     

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    Bonavista North Regional Museum
    There are many exhibits here mainly from the early 20th Century including a horse-drawn hearse. There is a display on the local fishery called the 'Fishing Stage.'
    Address: Main Street, PO Box 232 Wesleyville  NF  A0G 4R0
    Telephone 1 709 536-5735 
     

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    The Bungalow - Estate of Sir William F. Coaker
    This was the home of Coaker and was built in 1917. The house is full of artifacts from Coaker's life. Guided tours are available.
    Address: PO Box 99 Port Union South  NF  A0C 2J0
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 709 469-2728 
     

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    H. C. Grant Heritage Museum
    This is a collection of historic artifacts from the Springdale region. They are housed in the former home of the first mayor of Springdale - Harvey Grant.
    Address: PO Box 57, Main Street Springdale  NF  A0J 1T0
    Telephone 1 709 673-4313 
     

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    Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Museum

    The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Museum explores the history of Newfoundland's provincial police. Established in 1988, the museum features early police records, photographs and other exhibits. While the museum is not staffed, it is open year round.
    Address: University Drive Corner Brook  NF  Canada  A2H 6C3
    Send an Email Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 709 637-4122 
     

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    Admiralty House Museum and Archives

    Built for the British Royal Navy in 1915, Admiralty House is the offical museum of Mount Pearl and is located on over two acres of garden property. Connected to walking trails. Municipal archive and tourist information centre also featured. Meeting rooms and garden space available for rent.
    Address: 23 Old Placentia Road Mount Pearl  NF  A1N 1G4
    Send an Email Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 709 748-1124 
     

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    Green Family Forge

    This blacksmith's museum still has two fully functioning forges. The Green family were blacksmiths in Trinity from before 1750 until 1955. There are over 1500 artifacts here all connected with blacksmithing. The building the museum is housed in is the original forge, and is a Provincial Historic Site.
    Address: West Street, PO Box 32 Trinity  NF  A0C 2S0
    Telephone 1 709 464-2244 
     

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    Over the Top Museum
    This community museum is housed in a house built in the early 1900s. There is a replica of a winter tilt constructed, and a nature trail nearby
    Address: Main Street, Box 40 Birchy Bay  NF  A0G 1E0
    Telephone 1 709 659-3221 
     

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    Buchans Miners Museum
    This 1928 heritage building takes the visitor back in time to when mining was discovered in this famous mining town. Located just off Route 370.
    Address: 4 Courts Street Buchans  NL  CAN  A0H 1G0
    Telephone 1 709 672-3356 
     

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    Hook & Line Interpretation Centre Museum

    Visitors can see local fishermen baiting their trawl and witness first-hand how fishermen prepare for the fishery. Historical artifacts display panels and story boards make the centre an interpretive, educational and unique attraction. Located on route 470, 26 km from Port Aux Basques.
    Address: P O Box 101 Burnt Islands  Newfoundland  Canada  A0M1B0
    Telephone 1 709 698-3100 
     

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    Burgeo Museum
    Burgeo's history is on display at this museum, which features exhibits and artifacts from the fishery and ships that once used the harbour. Period furniture and a photo archive are also available.
    Address: . Burgeo  NL  Canada
    Telephone 1 709 886-2250 
     

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    Fogo Island Marine Information Centre
    The Fogo Island Marine Information Centre takes you back in time. Hundreds of artifacts depicting local heritage and fishery.Send an Email Send an Email (3) 
     

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    Jenniex House
    This 79 year old typical salt box house overlooks beautiful Bonne Bay, a photographers paradise with magnificent view of the Tablelands. It has local artifacts and a craft store with local handmade crafts. Open yearly July until Labour Day weekend.
    Address: PO Box 269 Norris Point  NF  Canada  A0K 3V0
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 709 458-2896 
     

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    The Willow Tree Heritage Museum
    Opened in 2002, this museum is open from June 1 to October 16.
    Address: . Hant's Harbour  NL  CAN  A0B 1Y0
    Telephone 1 709 586-2628 
     

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    Road to Yesterday Museum and Bay Roberts Archives
    Located in the Cable Station building on Water Street, this museum offers exhibits, artifacts and photos related to the history of the area, including a replica general store and tea room. The archives feature registries, photos, copies of the local newspaper, business information and local authors' work. There is a one-time $5 user fee for the archives.
    Address: Water Street Bay Roberts  NL  Canada
    Telephone 1 709 785-3482 
     

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    Corner Brook Museum & Archives

    The Corner Brook Museum & Archives celebrates and preserves the rich history of the area. The museum features exhibits, guided tours and special activities in order to give visitors a glimpse into Corner Brook's prosperous past.
    Address: 2 West Street Corner Brook  NF  Canada  A2H 6C9
    Send an Email Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 709 634-2518 
     

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    Abbott's Wildlife Museum
    Full sized caribou, moose, bear, wolf, coyotes and many species of birds in a natural setting.
    Address: Box 1183 Bonavista  NF  A0C 2B0
    Telephone 1 709 468-7707 
     

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    George C. Harris House - Museum of Local History

    This waterfront museum is located in a restored merchant house. The museum portrays the town's interesting history through various artifacts and displays. The guides wear period costumes
    Address: 16 Water Street Grand Bank  NF  A0E 1W0
    Telephone 1 709 832-1574 


     

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    Northern Lights Building
    This museum features a trapper's exhibit including a life-like brook with running water, sound effects and the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). Displays of provincial wildlife including bears, wolves, eagles, beavers and the Canada Goose, are also available for viewing. A large display of O Gauge Lionel toy trains is also featured and many older models are still in working condition.
    Address: 170 Hamilton River Road Happy Valley - Goose Bay  NL  Canada
    Telephone 1 709 896-5939 
     

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    Port Union Historical Museum
    This museum is housed in the Reid Railway Station built in 1917. The museum showcases the fishing industry in the area, the town's history and the railway.
    Address: Main Street, PO Box 99 Port Union  NF  A0C 2J0
    Telephone 1 709 469-2159 
     

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    Milltown-Head of Bay D'Espoir Museum
    Treasures from the 18th century and the Micmac tribes in southwestern Newfoundland. Located off Route 360.
    Address: 86-110 Main St. Head of Bay D'Espoir  NL  CAN  A0B 1Y0
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 709 882-3039 
     

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    Salvage Fisherman's Museum
    The museum buiding was constructed in 1860 and is the oldest in the area. The museum records life in Savage from the late 1800s to the present.
    Address: General Delivery Salvage  NF  A0G 3X0
    Telephone 1 709 677-2414 
     

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    Jerome Walsh's Seamens Museum
    Located just off Marine Road in Little Bay, explore the collection of restored artifacts that Mr. Walsh has collected. The museum is operated year-round but it's recommended to call ahead during the off-season.
    Address: Walsh Rd. Placentia  NL  CAN  A0E 2HO
     

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    Lamaline Heritage Museum/Information Centre
    This museum includes an exhibit on the Great Tidal Wave of 1929 and on the two World Wars.
    Address: Main Street Lamaline  NF  A0E 2C0
    Send an Email Send an Email (5) Telephone 1 709 857-2864 
     

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    International Museum of the Atlantic Allies

    Located in Argentia's Tourist Information Centre, this museum features an Argentia at War exhibit. The museum's focus is to show the significant role the town played when a naval and army base for the U.S. was set up there. Photos, film and print are on display.
    Address: Rotue 100 Argentia  NL  Canada
    Send an Email Send an Email (2) Telephone 1 709 227-5272 
     

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    Museum of Whales and Things
    This facility features a craft shop with gifts made by locals, as well as exhibits including one with a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton.
    Address: Route 430 Port au Choix  NL  Canada
    Telephone 1 709 861-3280 
     

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    Right Whale Exhibit Museum
    This museum showcases the 400-year old Bowhead whale, also known as the greenland right whale, and the protection of this stocky dark-colored whale in the Artic waters.
    Address: 50 Main Highway Red Bay  NL  CAN  A0K 4K0
     

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    White Elephant Museum
    Converted into a museum in 1996, the White Elephant displays over two hundred artifacts including mission diaries and fishing and hunting gear. The registered heritage structure was once used as a mission station, a school and a nursing ho