Musée acadien de l'Université de Moncton

Tourism Region: Maritimes

The Clément-Cormier Pavilion of the Université de Moncton, built in 1980 according to museum standards, houses the Musée acadien as well as an art gallery. Its 2000 square meter surface area allows for a permanent exhibition on Acadian history and material culture, a space for temporary or travelling exhibitions, as well as an amphitheatre available for film screenings. The Musée acadien is TradeSmart and a member of The Commission du tourisme acadien du Canada atlantique.

Events

The Acadian Adventure (Permanente exhibition):  December 7, 2004 to December 31, 2015

About the Collections

The museum is responsible for the care of approximately 40 000 objects and photographs that together form a collection that is constantly growing. Some of these objects are featured in the permanent exhibition, which offers visitors a comprehensive glimpse into Acadian history from its beginnings in 1604 up until the present day. Not only concerned with chronological history, the exhibition also focuses on various aspects of the Acadian daily life of yesteryear via a thematic approach.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 40 000

Decorative Arts

Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Costumes • Furniture or Furnishings • Glass • Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries

Fine Arts

Culture:
Canadian

Period:
Historical

Media:
Painting • Photography • Prints and Drawings • Sculpture • Sketchbooks or Albums

Miscellaneous:
Folk Art • Religious Art

Human History

Agriculture • Ceremonial Objects • Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Currency • Fisheries • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Local History • Medals • Memorabilia • Musical Instruments • Religious or Liturgical Objects • Sports Equipment • Stamps • Toys and Games • Weapons

Services & Activities

Research Services

Archival Records • Films

Educational Programs

Demonstrations • Films • Internships • Lectures • School Programs : Age 0-4 (Pre-School) : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP) : Age 18 and up (Post-Secondary) • Professional Development

Visitor Services

Bilingual Services • Films and Videos • Guided Tours : English : French • Accessible by Public Transportation • Meeting Room Rental • Parking Facilities : Charged : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Washrooms : Wheelchairs available : Wheelchair access • Cloakroom • Washrooms

Internet Services

Virtual Exhibitions • Local History

Local Tourism Links

Local Attractions • Other Services

Publications and Products

Postcards • Posters • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Commemorative Souvenirs • Videos

Map

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Location

Address:	405, avenue Université Moncton, New Brunswick E1A 3E9 See Map
Telephone:	(506) 858-4088
Fax:	(506) 858-4043
Mailing Address:	Musée acadien de l'Université de Moncton Université de Moncton Campus de Moncton Pavillon Clément-Cormier 18, avenue Antonine-Maillet , Moncton, New Brunswick E1A 3E9
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