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When you’ve been in one place for over 500 years, you tend to collect a few things. The museums and historic sites of Newfoundland and Labrador will allow you to experience our history, and the history of the peoples here thousands of years before us. 

Throughout the province, you can find museums tucked away in even the smallest community. We’re proud of our history and happy to share. From community and industrial museums to interpretation centres, they tend to be as diverse and unique as the stories and memories contained within their walls.

The Rooms, in St. John's, is Newfoundland and Labrador's largest public cultural space and home to our most extensive collection of artifacts, art, and archival records. Curators bring the province’s rich stories to life in engaging multi-sensory experiences. Claiming a regal perch upon the city skyline, The Rooms’ contemporary design evokes traditional outport fishing rooms, and celebrates our colourful history and creative spirit. It is an unmistakable building, with breathtaking harbour and city views, as well as a hugely popular restaurant.

A red house sits on a grassy hill with a white picket fence lining a gravel path. In the background, there are rocky cliffs, a smaller building, and a body of water under a cloudy sky.
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Many locations and buildings in the province have been designated Historic Sites – both provincial and national – to showcase milestones in the story of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada. Many offer reenactments of important events, and allow you to see the world as it was then. Every historic site is a fascinating chapter of our history, just waiting to be explored.

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A blacksmith in a cap and apron works at a forge, surrounded by tools and equipment. Sparks fly from the hot fire as he uses a tool to adjust something in the flames within a rustic workshop setting.
The image shows a modern building labeled "The Rooms" with a sign in front. The building features glass and brick architecture, with banners displayed. The sign mentions "archives," "art gallery," "museum," "café," and "gift shop.
A charming two-story white house with a green roof is surrounded by lush greenery. A white picket fence encloses the yard, featuring a small wooden arbor. The sky is clear and blue with a few clouds.
A white and red lighthouse stands on a rocky cliff overlooking the sea. A small island is visible in the distance. The foreground features a white wooden railing and a wooden walkway leading to the lighthouse.
A dark green two-story building with a sign reading "The Bank of Nova Scotia" stands beside a quiet road. It has a white doorway and windows. A yellow picket fence lines the street in the foreground. Nearby, there are other small buildings and a glimpse of water.
A vibrant yellow and green two-story wooden house with a porch sits in a lush garden. Two people stand by the entrance. Green machinery and a small pine tree are in the foreground, under a clear blue sky.
A modern building with colorful illuminated murals and a slanted roof at dusk. The sky is a blend of blue and pink hues. Small trees and a pathway surround the structure, while flags are visible on the right side.
A museum exhibit featuring an old wooden boat displayed on a bed of rocks, with informational plaques. A large painting of a similar boat at sea covers the wall behind it. The room has large windows and a wooden ceiling.
A winding road leads up to a stone building with antennas on a rocky hill under a clear blue sky. The landscape is covered with dry grass and sparse vegetation, creating a rustic, open atmosphere.
A man stands beside a partially constructed wooden boat in a workshop. The workshop has wooden walls, tools, and a window with natural light streaming in. The boat skeleton is prominently displayed in the foreground.

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