Veterans Memorial Military Museum
Tourism Region: Kensington
The only Free-Standing Military Museum in Alantic Canada. The Museum includes some fine displays of Weaponry, Clothing as well as interpretive displays of some of the main battles fought by Canadian Forces, from the Boer War to the Korean Conflict.
About the Collections
Canadian and other military memorabilia, mostly from Boer, WWI and WWII, Korea items military citation from Battle of Waterloo. The Museum includes some fine displays of Weaponry, Clothing as well as interpretive displays of some of the main battles fought by Canadian Forces, from the Boer War to the Korean Conflict.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 1000
Archives
Prints and Drawings •
Manuscripts •
Films and Videos •
Photographs •
Sound Recordings •
Textual Records
Decorative Arts
Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery •
Costumes
Fine Arts
Media:
Painting •
Photography
Miscellaneous:
War Art
Human History
Communications Devices
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Currency
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Local History
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Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints
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Marine History and Technology
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Masks
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Medals
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Memorabilia
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Military History and Technology
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Weapons
Services & Activities
Tours and loan out displays.
Research Services
Library and veteran's service.
Archival Records •
Conservation or Restoration •
Films •
Genealogical Research •
Library •
Video Library
Other: Working on complete item inventory to be placed on computer by fall 2003.
Educational Programs
Tours, Poster Contests, Loan Out Display and library access.
Lectures
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School Programs
: Age 0-4 (Pre-School)
: Age 5-11 (k-6)
: Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)
Other: Remberance day services at schools and seniors units.
Visitor Services
Tours seasonal and non-seasonal.
Films and Videos
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Guided Tours
: English
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Accessible by Public Transportation
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Audio Guides
: English
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Children's Activities or Services
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Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens
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Parking Facilities
: Free
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Washrooms
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Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Signs
: Washrooms
: Wheelchairs available
: Wheelchair access
Other: Beverages and comradeship.
Volunteer Services
Activities: Working on this for future but do not have the resources now.
Food Services
Locational information for various restaurants and take outs in the surrounding area.
Snack Bar or Vending Machines •
Picnic Area
Other Services
Web site for the Museum later in 2003.
Publications and Products
Annual Reports •
Books •
Commemorative Souvenirs •
Videos
Featured Images
Nazi Germany Display - Weapons, Money, Documents and various uniform items.
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Army Display - Weapons and other items from Boer to Korean Wars.
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Black Watch Display - Complete Outfit and Kit, Background Display of Shoulder Flashs, Hat Badges, Hat Tallys all Wars.
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Veterans Room - Personel Letters and Pictures, Videos, Newspaper Clips, Maps, Library.
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Veterans Memorial Monument Park
Opened in 2000 the monument displays approx. 1800 names of the people that have served in our area from the Boer War to present day Armed Service. Center leaf displays the names of those who laid down their lives for our freedom.
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