Museums Near Elizabeth Manor
Musées près de notre maison d'hôtes
21 Military Road, St. John's, NL
Discover St. John's museums, galleries and cultural institutions · Découvrez les musées de St. John's
Welcome to St. John's. The Elizabeth Manor Guest House is located right in the heart of the historic East End — Signal Hill, The Rooms, and George Street are all within easy walking distance. Come explore with us!
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- The CommissariatThe Commissariat was built between 1818-1820 as the home and offices of the Assistant Commissary General, the supply officer for British forces in Newfoundland. Today visitors are invited to explore life in St. John’s in the 1830s. — St. John's, NLNational Trust
- Colonial BuildingThe building’s grand neoclassical architecture has been beautifully restored and the Colonnial Building is once again a gathering place for people to explore, contemplate, challenge, commemorate, and debate our story of governance. — St. John's, NLCanada StrongNational Trust
The Colonial Building was home to the Newfoundland and Labrador Legislative Assembly from 1850 until 1959.
🕐 Mo-Fr 09:30-17:00; Sa-Su off "Until May 17, 2026"; May 17-Dec 31 Mo-Su 09:30-17:00
- Crow's Nest Officers' ClubThe Crow's Nest Officers' Club (originally "The Crow's Nest Seagoing Officers' Club") is a club which has been in operation since Jan 27, 1942. Beginning as a club for seagoing officers during World War II, the Crow's Nest is rich in history; the club has become a...— St. John's, NLfree options
The Crow's Nest Officers' Club (originally "The Crow's Nest Seagoing Officers' Club") is a club which has been in operation...
Sunday Family Friendly Tours 13:00 - 14:00
Tours are available upon request. Visitors are welcome. Please email or phone at least 1 week before your visit.
🕐 Limited hours Wednesday – Sunday. Call for hours.
- Basilica Cathedral of St. John the BaptistThe Basilica of St. John the Baptist is a massive Roman Catholic cathedral known for its iconic twin towers, stunning architecture, and 19th-century treasures. It dominates the city skyline as a hub of local heritage.— St. John's, NL
The Basilica of St. John the Baptist is a historic 1855 landmark built with Irish limestone.
🕐 Mo-Fr 08:30-16:00; Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 08:30-20:00
- Peter Lewis GalleryA fine art gallery in a 19th-century heritage home on Church Hill in downtown St. John's. Peter Lewis and other regional artists celebrate Newfoundland through impressionistic oils and palette knife work — colourful, poetic interpretations of the island's landscapes and villages.— St. John's , NLfree options
Fine art gallery in a heritage home on Church Hill. Impressionistic paintings of Newfoundland by Peter Lewis and regional artists.
🕐 Su-Mo: off; Tu-Fr 11:00-05:30; Sa 11:00-17:00
- The RoomsThe Rooms in St. John’s is Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest public cultural space, housing a museum, art gallery, and archives. It showcases history, art, and heritage with stunning harbour views from its modern design, inspired by traditional fishing "rooms"— St. John's, NLCanada Strong
A must-visit center telling Newfoundland and Labrador’s stories through engaging exhibits, local culture, and history.
Traditional tea Wednesdays 3-6 PM. Reservations recommended.
🕐 Mo off; Tu 10:00-17:00; We 10:00-21:00; Th 10:00-17:00; Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off
- Johnson Geo CentreCut from the ancient rock of Signal Hill in St. John's, Memorial University's Johnson Geo Centre takes you deep underground to experience the story of planet Earth.— St. John's, NL
Newfoundland & Labrador's Science Centre
Open stat holidays except Nov 11
🕐 Jun 1-Oct 12 Mo-Su 9:30-5:00; Oct 14-Dec 20 Tue-Sun 9:30-5:00; Dec 23-Mar 31 closed
- Railway Coastal MuseumThe Railway Coastal Museum tells the fascinating story of the great initiative, courage, and sacrifice involved in building and operating the Newfoundland Railway and Coastal Boat services. Theses services helped overcome isolation and opened up the vast resources of the island.— St. John's, NL
The Railway Coastal Museum occupies the entire ground floor and the passenger platform at the rear of the building.
Opens June 28th.
🕐 Jun 28-Sep 07 10:00-17:00 "2026 season"
- Newman Wine VaultsDating between circa late 1700’s to the early 1800 the Newman Wine Vaults is one of the oldest standing structures in St. John’s. Constructed of brick and stone, the vaults were used to age the Celebrated Newman’s Port. — St. John's, NLCanada StrongNational Trust
🕐 Mo-We 09:30-17:00; Th-Fr off; Sa-Su 09:30-17:00 "May 16-Oct 09 Scheduled dates for the 2026 season"
- Royal Newfoundland Regiment MuseumWe have unique artifacts and archives dedicated to the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, dating back to the War of 181. Our volunteer operators are some of the most knowlegeable researchers and authors on the history of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment.— St. John's, NL
Military museum - govt photo ID required for entry
🕐 Mo-We off; Th 12:00-16:00,17:00-20:00; Fr off; Sa 09:00-13:00,14:00-17:00; Su off
- Signal Hill National Historic SiteCenturies before the advent of ship-to-shore radio, signalman perched on Signal Hill surveyed the ocean for ships headed toward the port of St. John's. Flag signals flown on the hill communicated the names of arriving ships to those who inhabited the harbour.— St. John's, NLCanada Strong
National Historic Site
June 1 to October 9, 2026 Daily, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (Please note access to Cabot Tower closes at 5:30 pm.)
🕐 Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 "June 1 to October 9, 2026 - note access to Cabot Tower closes at 5:30 pm"
- Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy MuseumExplore the objects, stories, and people behind pharmacy and health care in Newfoundland and Labrador.— St. John's, NL
1895 heritage apothecary replica
- FluvariumThe Fluvarium in Pippy Park is built around Nagle's Brook, with large underwater viewing windows that let you watch wild Atlantic salmon and brown trout in their natural river habitat. Two floors of interactive exhibits.— St. John's, NL
In Pippy Park, Canada's largest urban park, adjacent to Long Pond. Open June to November for public visits.
🕐 Mo-Fr 09:00-16:30; Sa-Su 12:00-16:30
- Pleasantville Legion MuseumRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #56 The museum focuses on telling the story attached to the artifacts and exhibits, especially to younger visitors.— St. John's, NL
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56 The museum focuses on telling the story attached to the artifacts and exhibits, especially to younger...
🕐 Open year round on Fridays, 1 – 3pm, or by request (please contact via email).
- Memorial University Botanical GardenThe Garden's 110 acre property offers 3.5km of nature trails, a large cultivated garden area with multiple themed gardens, a public greenhouse and an alpine house, special events, workshops, public art, camps, and so much more.— St. John's, NL
The Garden's 110 acre property offers 3.5km of nature trails, a large cultivated garden area and so much more.
🕐 May-November. Days and times may vary (please see the website).
- Logy Bay - Middle Cove - Outer Cove MuseumLogy Bay - Middle Cove - Outer Cove Heritage Committee The Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove Museum shares the exciting history of the early settlement of the communities of Logy Bay, Middle Cove and Outer Cove. First settled in 1610, and permanently settled in the early 1800's...— Logy Bay, NL
Logy Bay - Middle Cove - Outer Cove Heritage Committee The Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove Museum shares the exciting history of the...
🕐 Open June - August, 8:30 - 4:30, Monday - Friday and some weekends.
- Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic SiteCape Spear is a headland located on the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland and is the easternmost point in Canada. The oldest surviving lighthouse in the province provides a glimpse into the 19th century. — St. John's, NLCanada Strong
National Historic Site
June 1 to October 9, 2026 **The grounds are open year-round
🕐 Mo-Su: 10:00-18:00 "June 1 to October 9, 2026 **The grounds are open year-round"
- Admiralty House Communications MuseumThis historic building was originally constructed in 1915 by the Marconi Telegraph Co. during the First World War as the top-secret H.M. Wireless Station for the British Royal Navy. — Mount Pearl, NL
This 1915 Marconi station (the last of its kind) is a historic gem for wireless tech, WWI naval history, and local stories.
🕐 Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Mo off; Su off "Closed July 1 and August 5, 2026"
- Bell Island Mine MuseumGo underground at Bell Island's former iron ore mine, where thousands of miners toiled in caverns stretching nearly 5km beneath the sea. — Bell Island, NL
Reached by 20-minute ferry from Portugal Cove-St. Philip's.Gift shop and coffee shop on site.
🕐 Jun 01-Sep 30 Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
- Fishermen's Museum and Porter HouseThe Fishermen's Museum was started in 1969 by artist George Noseworthy and a group of local residents who saw the need to preserve and promote the local fishing heritage that was so rapidly changing. A few years later, nearby Porter house was acquired and restored. An...— Port de Grave, NL
The Fishermen's Museum was started in 1969 by artist George Noseworthy and a group of local residents who saw the need to preserve and...
- Kent Cottage, at LandfallKent Cottage is over 200 years old, and represents an excellent example of a period cottage in rural Newfoundland. It retains many of the original features. It is set in 11 acres of the natural environment. It was originally owned by the Pomeroy family, and was later occupied...— Brigus, NL
Kent Cottage is over 200 years old, and represents an excellent example of a period cottage in rural Newfoundland. It retains many of...
🕐 Open June-October for specific events only.
- Hawthorne Cottage National Historic SiteNestled in the charming town of Brigus lies the childhood home of world-renowned Arctic explorer Captain Bob Bartlett. Step inside the nearly 200-year-old cottage and immerse yourself in the exhibits and rare artifacts from his dozens of daring voyages. — Brigus, NLCanada Strong
National Historic Site
🕐 Mo-Su: 10:00-18:00 "June 1 to September 6, 2026"
- Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society Inc.The Canon Richards Tearoom (pictured above), once a one room school, now turned into a small cafe, with some great food, including our traditional Nfld Turkey Jiggs Dinner served each Sunday. Also available are our Bread Box Adventure, a picnic lunch on one of our many...— Bareneed, Conception Bay, NL
The Canon Richards Tearoom (pictured above), once a one room school, now turned into a small cafe, with some great food, including our...
🕐 7 days a week Mon-Sat 9AM - 3PM, Sunday 12-3PM from May - October
- Cupids Legacy CentreCupids Legacy Centre marks the 400th anniversary of Canada’s first English settlement. Explore immersive exhibits, 170,000+ archaeological artifacts, a family history centre, café & bookstore, rooftop Faerie Garden, and reception hall in scenic Conception Bay North.— Cupids, NL
Celebrating Canada’s first English settlement with exhibits, artifacts, café, Faerie Garden, and family history centre in Cupids.
- Cupids Cove PlantationIn August 1610, Bristol merchant John Guy arrived at Cupids Cove in Conception Bay with thirty-eight settlers. The colony they established was the first English settlement in what became Canada. — Cupids, NLCanada StrongNational Trust
Turn off Route 60 (the Conception Bay Highway) onto Seaforest Drive and continue on that road for approximately 2.7km.
Open: June 1st – October 9th
🕐 Mo-Su: 09:30-17:00 "June 1st – October 9th"
- Conception Bay MuseumHoused in Harbour Grace's 1870 Customs House, this museum tells the story of one of North America's oldest settlements through exhibits on pirate Peter Easton, Amelia Earhart's 1932 solo transatlantic flight, early aviation history, and the mercantile fishery. Free admission.— Harbour Grace, NLNational Trustfree options
Overlooks Colston's Cove where John Guy landed salt in 1612, within walking distance of other attactions in the Heritage District.
The Museum celebrates Amelia Earhart's birthday on July 24th and Aviation Day on July 26th.
🕐 Jul-Aug Mo-Su 10:00-17:00; Sep-Jun off
- Road to Yesterday Museum & Christopher Pratt Art GalleryBay Roberts Heritage Society Inc. The Western Union Cable Station, now known as the Cable Building, was constructed in 1913, extended in 1927, and was in continuous operation as a repeater station until 1965. For a brief period it was used by the School Board and then...— Bay Roberts, NL
Bay Roberts Heritage Society Inc. The Western Union Cable Station, now known as the Cable Building, was constructed in 1913, extended in...
🕐 Open daily 11-5 June 26 - September 1.
- Old Carbonear Post OfficeCarbonear Heritage Society The Old Carbonear Post office is considered to be one of the finest and best preserved examples of the Second Empire construction style. The Post Office was built in 1905 to replace a larger one that burned down in 1904. Over the years the building...— Carbonear, NL
Carbonear Heritage Society The Old Carbonear Post office is considered to be one of the finest and best preserved examples of the Second...
- Baccalieu Trail Heritage CorporationThe Baccalieu Trail Region of Newfoundland and Labrador consists of approximately 70 communities stretched out along 240 km (150 miles) of coastline on a peninsula that forms the north side of Conception Bay and the south side of Trinity Bay on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula...— Carbonear, NL
The Baccalieu Trail Region of Newfoundland and Labrador consists of approximately 70 communities stretched out along 240 km (150 miles)...
- Carbonear Railway MuseumWith its narrow wooden clapboard and window and door placement, this one storey building is representative of the medium-sized, full service, non-residential type of branch line stations in Newfoundland. A rare surviving example of the Reid Newfoundland Company railway stations. — Carbonear, NL
Today the former Carbonear Railway Station is home to a small exhibit of Newfoundland and Canadian railway memorabilia.
🕐 Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su off
- Heart's Content Cable StationIn 1866 the first successful permanent transatlantic telegraph cable was landed at Heart’s Content reducing the time to communicate across the Atlantic from weeks to minutes; the town remained a global communications hub for over a century. — Heart's Content, NLCanada StrongNational Trust
Exhibits focus on the history of telegraphy and the role Heart’s Content played in the industry.
🕐 Mo-Su: 09:30-17:00 "May 16 to October 9, 2026"
- Beckett Heritage HouseThe Beckett Heritage Property depicts a typical fisherman's home during the early 1900's with its popular mansard roof. The property includes a root cellar, well, small barn, hen house, and associated vegetable garden. The wood house, stable, and hen's pen were modified but...— Old Perlican, NL
The Beckett Heritage Property depicts a typical fisherman's home during the early 1900's with its popular mansard roof. The property...
🕐 Open July – September
- Colony of Avalon Interpretation CentreOne of the best-preserved early English colonial sites in North America, the Colony of Avalon was established at Ferryland in 1621 by Sir George Calvert. — Ferryland, NLNational Trust
On Southern Shore Highway (Route 10),~ 1 hour from St. John's. Guided tours, Archaeologist for a Day programs, gift shop, and cafe on site.
🕐 Jun 01-Oct 01 Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and LabradorThe Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador preserves the craft and culture of traditional boatbuilding. Discover how generations shaped timber into vessels that sustained coastal life, and explore artifacts and stories from communities across the province.— Winterton, NL
Celebrating Newfoundland’s wooden boat heritage through artifacts, stories, and the craft that shaped coastal communities.
🕐 Mo-Tu off; We-Su 10:00-17:00
- Willow Tree Heritage MuseumWillow Tree Heritage Society Inc. The Willow Tree Heritage Society operates the Willow Tree Museum, the Willow Tree Cemetery, and the Registered Historical Fishing Premises in the town of Hant's Harbour, Trinity Bay-a town with a history dating back to the migratory fishery...— Hant's Harbour, NL
Willow Tree Heritage Society Inc. The Willow Tree Heritage Society operates the Willow Tree Museum, the Willow Tree Cemetery, and the...
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