Keir Memorial Museum

Housed in former Keir Memorial Presbyterian Church, exhibit of artifacts and memorabilia depicts life in the 19th century.

About the Collections

Permanent collection includes furnishings and handcrafts from long-established homesteads in Malpeque; century-old horse-drawn hearse.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 1000

Human History

Memorabilia and furnishings from local homesteads, farming and oyster fishing implements, and items illustrating the 200-year commercial life of Princetown-Malpeque. Of special interest is an 1887 horse-drawn hearse.

Agriculture • Computing Technology • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Local History • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Religious or Liturgical Objects

Services & Activities

Research Services

Community Histories and Cemetery transcripts of the church cemeteries are available for research.

Archival Records • Genealogical Research

Educational Programs

During the months of July and August we (Malpeque Historical Society) have speakers to lecture and interact with an audience of 30-80 on subjects related to the culture and industries of the area.They are held weekly on Wed. mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
These "talks" are attended by tourists and local people
and have been held for the past five years.

Demonstrations • Lectures • School Programs : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP) • Seniors Programs • Professional Development

Visitor Services

Guided Tours : English • Accessible by Public Transportation • Parking Facilities : Free • Gift shop • Washrooms • Audio Guides : English • Special Needs Facilities : Wheelchair access

Member Privileges

Membership gives one a free pass to view the artifacts and to receive an annual Newsletter

Publications and Products

Annual Reports • Newsletters

Featured Images

Map

Location

Address:	R 20 Malpeque, Prince Edward Island COB IMO See Map
Telephone:	902-836-3054
Mailing Address:	Keir Memorial Museum 1083 Spring Valley Rd., Kensington,R.R.5, Prince Edward Island C0B 1M0
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