Museum

Save Fanning School Inc is a charitable, nonprofit organization interested in the historical preservation of the former Fanning Grammar School and building partnerships to establish…

Located on the Lower Level of the Atlantic Technology Centre, the Public Archives has a wide range of resources for genealogical and historical research. Explore…

Through an interactive self-guided tour, discover the amazing story of how PEI became the birthplace of a worldwide silver fox industry that produced a PEI…

Step back in time with a visit to the 1730s French trading post of Jean Pierre Roma. Explore the site with our bilingual, costumed guides…

The museum interprets various aspects of the history of O’Leary, along with the interpretation of the evolution of the potato and the importance of the…

The Kensington Veterans Memorial Military Museum was formed in 1985 in order to perpetuate the memory and deeds of those who served and died in…

Welcome to “DISCOVER RUSTICO” located in the original St. Augustine’s Credit Union building, est. 1938. The museum offers an historical view of the Credit Union Movement…

Welcome to Prince Edward Island’s first Museum! Housed in a designated Historic Building that was built in 1888. This impressive building of local bricks and sandstone was once…

The 1867 Gothic Revival Lefurgey Cultural Centre serves as a programming, office and exhibit space for Culture Summerside. The gift shop is the purchase point…

The Tignish Cultural Centre, which houses the local museum featuring artifacts and documentation of the local history and culture, was the 1999 Tignish Bicentennial Celebrations…

Le musée Tryon interprète par des visites guidées et des présentoirs l’établissement des Autochtones, des Acadiens et des premiers Européens dans la région. Un sentier…

The fact that Lucy Maud Montgomery, the author of Anne of Green Gables, taught in this country school from October 1897 to the spring of…

Repository of the Eileen Oulton collection, divided into 15 series: Photographs; Genealogy; Interviews; Local Histories; Folk Songs; Diaries; Newspaper articles written by Eileen Oulton; Newspaper…

Bideford Parsonage Museum is a hidden gem and must-visit destination for LM Montgomery enthusiasts and history lovers. The historic residence of PEI’s most famed author…

The museum’s purpose is to preserve the history and heighten the awareness of the public regarding the value of the industry in the local area. Displays…

Panmure Island Lighthouse is PEI’s oldest wooden lighthouse. Built in 1853 by local craftsmen using shipbuilding techniques, this lighthouse is a lovely example of the…

Home to the prominent Wyatt family for over one hundred years, the 1867 Georgian style house is a treasure trove of artifacts and stories awaiting…

Built in 1881, Cape Bear Lighthouse, which has been moved twice because of erosion, is located in Eastern PEI just 25 kilometres from the Wood…

Visit this local gem. Lord Selkirk and his 1803 Belfast settlement “set the enduring Scottish culture of Prince Edward Island.” The significant event of Selkirk’s…

This 1876 lighthouse museum is full of local maritime history displayed well in 11 themed rooms. Bright, interactive and educational. Has been rated by tourism…

In addition to exhibiting antique farm machinery, the museum presents videos of farmers and manufacturers talking about their equipment and demonstrating how the machinery operates…

Witness the meeting of the waters as the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Northumberland Strait converge over the longest natural rock reef in North…

The Alberton Museum & Eileen Oulton Genealogy Centre was our Courthouse in 1878 and is a National Historic Site and designated Provincial Historic Site. Visit…

Newly renovated and revised institution presents the lifelong study and work of Mr. Willie Labrie of Kamouraska, Quebec: North America’s finest private collection of over 700 mounted…

The Prince Edward Island Regiment Museum highlights the history and heritage of military forces on the Island. Come and see our collection of over 2000…

Commemorating one of Canada’s greatest folk and country singer/songwriters of all time. Live entertainment, 1-2 pm daily followed by a Shucked-In Event. Evening dinner theatres,…

Visitors are welcome to tour the beautifully restored homestead and to view exhibits that reflect the life and times of this outstanding Islander (1864-1938). Enjoy…

Follow the fascinating odyssey of Island Acadians from 1720 to the present day. Discover treasures related to the Acadians’ 300-year presence on Prince Edward Island….

Explore Beaconsfield Historic House, one of Charlottetown’s most elegant homes as built by W.C. Harris in 1877. Featuring the finest in materials and craftsmanship, Beaconsfield…

Prince Edward Island’s oldest lighthouse was built in 1845. Climb 60 ft. above sea level for a magnificent view of Northumberland Strait and Hillsborough Bay…

This 64-foot lighthouse was built in 1867 and is still operating. It is also one of the busiest aids to navigation stations for both deep…

While the museum’s mission statement is the preservation and interpretation of historical ordnance of national importance, its collection also includes a number of rifles and…

Experience the story of railroading on PEI at the end of PEI’s railway line in beautiful Elmira. Visit the station master’s office and ladies’ waiting…

The Cardigan Heritage Centre includes community booklets, artifacts and displays about the heritage of the Cardigan area. Our shipbuilding legacy is well documented. A half…

Immerse yourself in a charming historic village and experience life in an 1890s agricultural crossroads. Enjoy daily programming that is engaging, educational and designed with…

The Anne of Green Gables Museum at the beautiful Campbell Homestead is a museum dedicated to the life and works of Lucy Maud Montgomery, author…

Military artefacts, evolution of technologies (televisions, radios, cameras), sports artefacts, toys, kitchen and cleaning materials, medical equipment and the replica of Dr. Dewar’s office are…

The Fisheries Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer. Overlooking the beautiful Northumberland Strait, Basin Head Fisheries Museum tells the story of PEI’s historic…

Explore the Story of Confederation within this striking replica of Province House’s Confederation Chamber, including artifacts from the Chamber itself as well as other noteworthy…

Once part of a larger foundry complex, the turn of the century Bishop Machine Shop Museum recalls the days when the Bishop family were blacksmiths…

The Alberton Arts & Heritage Centre is a de-commissioned church which is now used to host cultural, educational and entertainment events which include, but are…

The lighthouse presents a display of marine and fishery artifacts, its original Fresnel lens, a detailed history of the Souris Port along with an explanation…

An ecological and architectural gem, Glenaladale includes an 1884 three-storey brick home, an 1899 schoolhouse, and 530 acres of mixed woods and farmland, with 2000…

The museum is housed in the Keir Memorial Presbyterian Church, built in 1927. The collection of artifacts shows the history of commerce, shipbuilding, fishing, agriculture…

Visit Eptek Art & Culture Centre, located on Summerside’s beautiful waterfront, for frequently changing exhibitions and programming. The well-appointed gift shop features a wide selection…

The MacNaught offers a number of resources to genealogists searching for their Island roots, as well as a large collection of Island history books and…

PEI’s tallest Lighthouse; take in breathtaking views of the red sand dunes and the setting sun on the Northumberland Strait each night. Explore PEI’s coastal…

The Matthew and McLean building was originally constructed in 1869 in order to house the then newly formed Matthew and McLean company. Today the building…

Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables, was born in 1874 in this modest white and green house, decorated with authentic Victorian period…

Travel back to the 1860’s to experience PEI’s fabled shipbuilding industry. Take a narrative tour of Historic Yeo House, a beautifully restored – and reportedly…

A national art gallery, this striking exhibition space presents Canadian artists in contemporary and historic exhibitions and programs that inspire dialogue and appreciation of our…

The Farmers’ Bank of Rustico operated from 1864-1894 and was the precursor to the Credit Union movement in North America. It houses a permanent exhibition…

The Museum is housed in the old Callbecks store, one of the last of the country stores, which served the general area from 1899 to…

Housed in the beautifully refurbished 1911 Armoury, the Summerside Interpretative Centre offers six interactive exhibits that tell current and past stories of Summerside, PEI, and…