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Museums
ACADIAN MUSEUM
Location: Université Avenue, Université de Moncton Campus, Clément-Cormier Building
The Acadian Museum features a permanent exhibition and temporary exhibits, as well as guided tours and screenings of historical films and documentaries. A must-see attraction!
Hours: June to September: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends: 1 to 5 p.m.
October to May: Tuesday to Friday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and weekends, 1 to 4 p.m.
Rates: Adults: $4; Seniors (60 and over)/students: $2; Children 12 and under when accompanied by parent: Free; Families: $7; Schools: $1 per person; Groups (10 or more persons): $3 per person; CAA/AAA members: 10% discount
506-858-4088
Website
BAPTIST HERITAGE CENTER
Location: Atlantic Baptist University, 333 Gorge Rd., Exit 452, Trans-Canada Highway.
The Heritage Center collects and exhibits the material history of the Baptist denomination in Atlantic Canada from the past 200 years.
Hours: Open all year round, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
506-858-8970
Heritage Committee contact person Peggy Atkinson: 506-859-4115
LE CENTRE CULTUREL ABERDEEN COOPÉRATIVE LTÉE
Location: 140 Botsford Street
Experience live theatre, painting, dance, sculpture, cinema, crafts, photography, martial arts and more. Guided tours are available by appointment.
Hours: Open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
506-857-9597
LUTZ MOUNTAIN MEETING HOUSE AND HERITAGE MUSEUM
Location: 3143 Mountain Road (Route 126)
Built in 1883, the Lutz Mountain Meeting House and Heritage Museum houses records of 92 local cemeteries, extensive genealogical records of non-Acadian pioneer settlers dating back to 1766, as well as over 3,000 artefacts. Admission to this "hands-on" museum is by donation.
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from mid June to mid September. Other times by appointment.
506-384-7719
MONCTON 100 MONUMENT
Location: Bore Park on Main Street
The Moncton 100 Monument was crafted by internationally known artist Claude Roussel. Unveiled on December 30, 1990, as part of the City of Moncton's 100th Anniversary celebrations, the Monument stands at the foot of Bore Park and depicts Moncton's first mayor, Joseph Salter. It is an appropriate location since the Salter Shipyards existed only a stone's throw away and Salter himself once sailed the Petitcodiac River.
MONCTON MUSEUM & FREE MEETING HOUSE
Location: 20 Mountain Road
The Moncton Museum hosts various travelling exhibits as well a permanent display that explores the history of Moncton from the days of the Mi'kmaq to the present day. The Free Meeting House, located beside the Museum, is one of the city's oldest structures and is restored to its original 1821 style.
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is by donation.
506-856-4383
REMEMBRANCE DAY MONUMENT
Location: Town Hall, 333 Acadie Avenue, Dieppe
Erected in honour of the soldiers who participated in the landing of Allied Forces in Dieppe, France, on August 19, 1942.
THOMAS WILLIAMS HOUSE
Location: 103 Park Street.
This elegant Victorian style heritage home was built in 1883 for the prominent Monctonian Thomas Williams, treasurer for the Intercolonial Railway. Its infrastructure stands as a symbol of local life during the Victorian era. For the convenience of visitors, our Verandah Tea Room offers lunch and afternoon tea throughout the summer. The House also hosts Victorian Musical Luncheons every Friday throughout the summer. Enjoy a delightful lunch in our Verandah Tea Room, accompanied by live music performed by local musicians. Reserved seating. Tickets are $15.
506-856-4383 (before June 1) / 506-857.0590 (after June 1) for more information
PRAYER GARDEN
While at Magnetic Hill visit the Prayer Garden located just to the right of the theme park exit and adjacent to the only remaining dias in Canada where Pope Jean Paul II said mass – the Papal Site; see the beautiful rosary, made from red and white roses Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this spiritual haven. All are welcome! Open daily – free admission.
Galleries
Galerie d'art de l'Université de Moncton
University of Moncton Campus de l'Université de Moncton
Édifice Clément Cormier Building
506-858-4088
Galerie Georges-Goguen Radio-Canada
250 Université Avenue
506-382-8326
Galerie Moncton Gallery, City Hall/Hôtel de ville
655 Main Street
506-853-3594
Galerie Sans Nom Coop Ltée
140 Botsford Street, Suite 16
506-854-5381
Heritage Frames & Gallery
15 King Street
506-382-8441
Imago Inc.
140 Botsford Street, Suite 35
506-388-1431
Kay's Gallery & Frame Shop
500 Hillsborough Road
506-387-4145
Moncton Museum Gallery
20 Mountain Road
506-856-4383
Moncton Public Library
644 Main Street, Suite 201
506-869-6000
Musée Acadien (G.A.U.M.)
Louise and Reuben-Cohen Art Gallery
Université de Moncton
506-858-4088
The Moncton Hospital Gallery
135 MacBeath Avenue
506-870-2688
Ville de Dieppe Galerie d'art
333 Acadie Avenue
506-877-7952
Crafts
Handcrafts available in the Greater Moncton area reflect our ethnic cultural mosaic. By chance or by appointment.
1st Choice Antiques and Quality Furniture
607 St. George Blvd.
506-384-3532
Artisanat et antiquités
Alstyle Antiques / Used Furniture
400 St. George St.
506-855-8802
Boutique Recycl'Art
75 St. George St.
506-857-4895
Calligraphy & Design Studio
640 Route 114, Stoney Creek
506-858-1986
Cindy's Antiques, Junk & Collectables
82 Lewisville Rd.
506-855-1113
Country House Antiques
124 Weldon St.
506-857-9809
Covered Bridge Quiltery
630 Pinewood Road, Moncton
506-386-2888
D & M Auction Centre
146 Albert St.
506-857-9652
Eileen Edgett
29 Point Park Drive, Riverview
506-386-5043
Gifts Galore
569 Main Street
506-857-9179
GM Antiques
274 Lewisville Rd.
506-855-3458
Imagination
81 Champlain Street
506-854-6463
Jeannie's Sewing Den
1111 Main Street, Highfield Square
506-859-7812
Made For You Boutique
599 Main St.
506-857-9411
Magnetic Hill Wharf Village Shoppes & Restaurant
Magnetic Hill
506-858-8841
Moonlight Lake Antiques
1220 Elmwood Dr.
506-858-1700
Morning Glory Gifts
402 Coverdale Road
Riverview, N.B.
506-386-6060
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Oakland Antiques
2114 Mountain Rd.
506-856-8881
Objets de verre
Schella Glass Studio
330 Cameron St.
506-856-7070
Poterie Sherwood Hobbies
10 Bronson St.
506-384-3730
Think of Home Pottery
279 High St.
506-388-4565
Travail du bois
Country Bear Woodcrafts
11 Timberline Rd.
506-859-7288
Victoria Works
823 Main St.
506-383-1515
Vintage Antiques and Collectables
145 John St.
506-853-8831
Wheaton's Country Store
1866 Mountain Road
506-855-7300
Woodchuck Carving
328 Champlain St.
506-853-1095