Albert County Museum & RB Bennett Centre - Historic Places Days

Albert County Museum & RB Bennett Centre

Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick
Type
Museum/Gallery
Address
3940 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, Canada
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Hours
Daily 10:00 to 5:00
Phone
(506) 734-2003 or (506) 734-8103

Located only a few minutes from the Hopewell Rocks is this historic 1845 “Shiretown” featuring 24 themed exhibits inside 8 original buildings located along the Bay of Fundy coastline. For 2024, there is an Albertosaurus Exhibit featuring “Albert” the dinosaur. Kids of all ages will love meeting Albert!

The Museum is located on a beautifully landscaped 6 acre site overlooking Shepody Bay, part of the amazing Bay of Fundy. The original buildings of the historic “Shiretown” of Hopewell Cape contain more than just artefacts, they contain the lives, legacies, joys and heartaches, of people who have called this special place home since the 16oo’s.

Explore and learn about this beautiful part of New Brunswick, Canada! Visit www.albertcountymuseum.com to learn more and plan you visit!

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Guided Tour
  • Parking
  • Parkland
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Washrooms
  • Wheelchair Access

Fun Facts

For 2024, there is an Albertosaurus Exhibit featuring “Albert” the dinosaur.  Kids of all ages will love meeting Albert! Do a “Heritage Hunt” activity and earn prizes!

Location

3940 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, Canada
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