Garden of the Gulf Museum
Tourism Region: King's County
We are a community museum that reflects the life and times of our predecessors in the Three Rivers area of King's Co., Prince Edward Island through our collection.
About the Collections
Our collection contains artifacts and archival material of local historical significance which illustrate various aspects of our predecessors daily lives.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 4000
Archives
Local photos of area; early deeds; early printed material; etc.
Architectural Records •
Microforms •
Photographs •
Sound Recordings •
Textual Records
Other: land deeds, legislative ledgers
Decorative Arts
n/a
Fine Arts
n/a
Culture:
Aboriginal or First Nations
Media:
Photography
Human History
Our collection contains many artifacts and archival material of local historical significance which illustrate the various aspects of our ancestors' daily lives.
Agriculture
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Animal Husbandry
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Archaeological Objects
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Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices
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Communications Devices
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Currency
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Fisheries
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Furniture or Furnishings
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Household Objects or Domestic Technology
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Local History
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Manuscripts
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Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints
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Military History and Technology
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Oral History
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Imaging
: Photographs
Services & Activities
Guided tours
Research Services
Outline resources for genealogy or local history research.
Archival Records •
Genealogical Research
Other: Some newspapers and Church records on microfilm.
Educational Programs
Provide free school tours of museum. Assist with local history where required.
Lectures
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School Programs
: Age 5-11 (k-6)
Other: Museum Madness a children's weekly summer program.
Provide historical slide presentation when required.
Visitor Services
Guided tours of the museum.
Guided Tours
: English
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Parking Facilities
: Free
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Washrooms
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available
Number of Volunteers: 20
Activities: Museum operated by volunteer museum board. Fund raising activities.
Member Privileges
Free admission to the museum.
Food Services
n/a
Other Services
n/a
Publications and Products
"A View From the Bridge" Book a book on the history of the town of Montague.
Books •
Brochures
Featured Images
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Map
Location
| Address: |
564 Main St. Montague, Prince Edward Island C0A 1R0 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 902-838-2467 |
| Mailing Address: |
Garden of the Gulf Museum P.O. Box 1237, Montague, Prince Edward Island C0A 1R0 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Seasonal
June - September (closed Saturdays in September)
Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed:
Sunday
n/a
Admission:
Charged
$3.00 for adults
Children 12 and under are free
Groups such as bus tours are $45.00
Complimentary admission to CMA members
Discounts:
Groups
