Moncton Museum
Thomas Williams House | Free Meeting House
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The Moncton Museum's mission is to collect, conserve, study, exhibit and interpret historic and heritage material of Moncton and the surrounding area. The Museum explores and showcases many facets of Moncton's history through a variety of mediums: its permanent collection, temporary and travelling exhibits, research library and educational programs.
Guided Tours
The Moncton Museum offers guided bilingual tours to interested organizations, schools and groups. For more information or to book a tour, please contact the Museum.
Workshops and Programs
Various educational programs are offered throughout the year. Currently the Moncton Museum is offering the Agent M workshop for children ages 6 to 10 on Saturdays. For more information on this or other workshops, please contact the Museum at 856-4383.
The Thomas Williams House also offers various workshops throughout the year.
To receive info on upcoming workshops, e-mail the Museum with "Agent M E-mail Distribution" in the subject line.
Permanent Exhibit
The Moncton Museum hosts a collection of artifacts and photographs recounting the region's history. Many of these objects are part of the Museum's permanent collection. This exhibit relates Moncton's history from the time of the Mi'kmaqs to today. There are treasures to discover from the period preceding the Deportation of Acadians, the time when agriculture was Moncton's primary economic engine, the golden shipbuilding years and the railway era.
Temporary and Travelling Exhibits
Temporary and traveling exhibitions are an important part of the Moncton Museum’s programming. View the latest edition of Heritage Newsletter.
Research and Archives
The Moncton Museum has a large collection of historical photographs and archival documents pertaining to the history of the Greater Moncton region. Genealogical records include printed census returns for Westmorland and Albert Counties, Moncton city directories and other related histories. The Museum has a research library for the use of staff and the visiting public. Those who wish to consult the archives are required to make an appointment by contacting the Museum.
Please view the Moncton Museum Research Policy for further information.
Greater Moncton Museum Society
The Greater Moncton Museum Society serves to further the aims and objectives of the Moncton Museum and heritage community through its volunteer membership. The members take an active role in the life of the Museum and provide leadership and participation in fund raising and other promotional activities. Please contact the Museum for further information.
Please view the Museum Society membership brochure for further information.
Greater Moncton Museum Society Board of Directors (2009-2010): Lourdes O'Reilly (President), Gregory Murphy (Vice-President), Eric Guy (Secretary), Evan Hickey (Treasurer), Directors: David Reid, Heather Fowlie, Peter Rafferty, Ryan Killiam, Margaret-Ann MacBeth, Sandra Wallace, Julia Murphy, Jim Dunfield, Tyson Milner
Rentals
The Education Room at the Moncton Museum is available for rent. The room is 700 square feet (approx 32’ X 22’). The room will hold a maximum of 50 people for a reception with a couple of tables throughout the room. The room may also be used as a meeting room with tables and chairs for approx 20-25 people. Tables, chairs, a flip chart and a projection screen are available for use with the rental of the room.
Bookings are now done through Parks & Leisure Services at the City of Moncton's Operations Centre on 100, Worthington Avenue and online. Payment is due in full at time of booking. Payments can be made by cash, credit card or cheque.
iTour Moncton
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This iTour is designed to optimize your view of each historic site while maintaining the most efficient route possible. By following the directions, you should be positioned across the street from the sites you will be learning about on your iTour. The iTour should take approximately one hour to complete.
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