PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSEUM AND HERITAGE
FOUNDATION
2 Kent Street
Charlottetown PE
C1A 1M6
Tel: (902) 368 6600
Fax: (902) 368 6608
Email: mhpei@gov.pe.ca
Website: http://
www.gov.pe.ca/peimhf/index.php3
Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island
Tel: (902) 432-2880
Fax: (902) 432-2884
Email: museeacadien@teleco.org
GPS N46 25.944 W-063 51.936
Discover the story of the Acadians’ three hundred year presence on
PEI.
There is an interpretive video and exhibits of the Acadian history
and
culture. Stroll on the heritage trail where interpretive panels
depict the
Arcadian story.
Open: 1 Sep to 30 Jun, Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sun 1pm-4pm. Check
website for summer hours.
Basin Head Fisheries Museum
Tel: (902) 357-7233
Fax: (902) 357-7232
Email: basin_head@gov.pe.ca
GPS N46 22.734 W-062 6.594
The Museum tells the story of PEI’s historic inshore fishery with
displays
and exhibitions that help you travel back to the time. There is a
gift shop,
food and beach services and a children’s play village.
Open: daily, 9am-5pm. Closes for Season on 23 Sep, 5pm.
Beaconsfield Historic House
Tel: (902)
368-6603
Fax: (902) 368-6608
Email: Beaconsfield@gov.pe.ca
GPS N46 13.89 W-063 8.034
Beaconsfield was built in 1877 and is a symbol of Victorian
elegance. This
was one of Charlottetown’s finest homes having twenty-five rooms,
eight
fireplaces and chandeliers. The house is open to the public for
tours.
Open: Year round for tours. Winter hours – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
12noon-
4pm. Other times by appointment.
Elmira Railway Museum
Tel: (902) 357-7234 Off
season (902) 368-6600
Fax: (902) 357-3077
Email: Elmira@gov.pe.ca
GPS N46 26.336 W-062 3.952
Ride the miniature train to experience PEI’s railway. Exhibits
include a
large model train collection, recount of the story of railroading
on the
Island and a recreated office and waiting room. Visitors can also
hike or
bike along the Confederation Trail, a scenic Island route.
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Closed for the Season 23 Sep 5pm.
Eptek Art and Culture Centre
Tel: (902)
88-8373
Fax: (902) 888-8375
Email: Eptek@gov.pe.ca
GPS N46 23.361 W-063 47.173
Eptek offers regional and Island exhibits displaying themes ranging
from
history to art, including periodic displays of paintings by Island
artist Dr
Georgie Read Barton.
Open: Sep, Mon-Fri 10-4pm, Sun 12noon-4pm; Oct-May, Tues-Fri
10am-
4pm, Sun 12noon-4pm; Jul & Aug, Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm, Sun
12noon-5pm.
Green Park Shipbuilding Museum and Yeo
House
Tel: (902) 831-7947
Fax: (902) 831-7944
Email: green_park@gov.pe.ca
Off season tel: (902) 368-6600
Off season email: mhpei@gov.pe.ca
GPS N46 35.46 W-063 53.64
The Museum re-lives the story of the ship building industry. The
restored
Victorian Yeo House was home of shipbuilder James Yeo Jr., one of
the
richest and most influential men in the colony.
Open: daily, 9am-5pm. Closes for the Season.
Orwell Corner Historic Village
Tel: (902) 651-8515 (summer)
Tel: (902) 651-8513 (winter)
Fax: (902) 651-8523
Email: tjl@eastlink.ca
Website: www.orwellcorner.ca
GPS N46 9.48 W-062 50.106
Orwell Corner displays the activities of PEI agriculture in the
1890’s. Daily
programming ranges from candle and icecream making to visiting
the
general store and the PEI Agricultural Heritage Museum. There is
also a
working blacksmith and old schoolhouse.
Open: 25 May to 26 Jun, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; 1 Jul to 6 Sep, daily
9.30am-
5pm; 8 Sep to 8 Oct, Sun-Thurs 9am-5pm. Closes for the Season 8
Oct.
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