Botwood Heritage Centre

Tourism Region: Exploits Valley

A two storey historic building housing ten major exhibits depicting the history of Botwood.

About the Collections

Ten major themes : Aviation, WWII, Hospital, Early history, Beothucks, Railway, AND Co., Ship Building, Communication - all pertaining to this town.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 700 +

Archives

The Archive is housed in the Center as well as in the Town Hall; it consists of records that are conserved and managed to archival standards. It includes 9 meters of paper based materials and 1600 other items.

Prints and Drawings • Manuscripts • Films and Videos • Photographs • Textual Records

Human History

We have tried to cover as complete a history of our town as possible including the many facets of human interaction and causal events.

Communications Devices • Exploration and Survey • Forestry • Industrial Technology and History • Local History • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Medical History and Technology • Military History and Technology • Imaging : Film History and Technology : Photographs : Video • Transportation : Aviation : Marine : Railway

Services & Activities

Tours, research, shopping

Research Services

Volunteer Archivist available by appointment.

Archival Records • Information Centre
Other: Photocopying

Educational Programs

School class tours

Other: We loan artifacts and archive material to schools for special occasions such as Rememberance Day

Visitor Services

Access to our computer for email;
Tourism information of area.

Guided Tours • Accessible by Public Transportation • Information Centre or Desk • Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens • Parking Facilities : Charged : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Signs : Wheelchair access • Washrooms

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 12

Activities: Executive Treasure - Guided Tours
Exhibit Development - Archive

Food Services

Restaurant
Other: Coffee/tea in the main lobby.

Internet Services

General Information • School Visits or Programs • Directions or Map • Local History

Local Tourism Links

Local Attractions • Hotels • Other Services

Publications and Products

Book - Botwood:History of a Seaport
Brochures - museum, tourism, etc.

Books • Brochures • Museum Guide • Tour Packages

Map

Visit the Website

Location

Address:	Botwood Airbase Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador A0H 1E0 See Map
Telephone:	709-257-2839
Fax:	709-257-3330
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