Crow's Nest Military Artifacts Association Inc.
Tourism Region: Avalon Peninsula
The CrowsNest was an Naval Officers Club once frequented by many Naval and Air Force personnel during the 2nd World War. It was established in 1942 and houses a 1000 or more military artifacts, many dating to the 2nd world war. It is believed we have the largest collection of Gunshield Art. The CNMAA is a recognized museum association , set up to conserve, preserve and protect the many existing artefacts.
About the Collections
Collections are of Military interest with everything from Ship's crests to a periscope out of a U-190 which surrendered in Bay Bulls, a small community about 30 km from St. John's, NL. There is a large collection of Gunshield Art, photographs and paintings with a military theme and models of ships and aircrafts. There are also propellers, ship's bells and ship's wheels.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 1000
Archives
We have an inventory cataloque and are currently upgrading this catalogue to a digitized record.
Prints and Drawings •
Photographs •
Textual Records
Decorative Arts
Costumes
Fine Arts
Painted Gunshield Art and Ships Plaques/Crests
Culture:
American •
Canadian •
Aboriginal or First Nations •
European
Period:
Historical
Other Period: 1920-2006
Media:
Painting •
Photography •
Prints and Drawings
Miscellaneous:
War Art
Human History
Ceremonial Objects
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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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Medals
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Military History and Technology
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Transportation
: Aviation
: Marine
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Weapons
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Imaging
: Photographs
Services & Activities
Research Services
Archival Records •
Library
Visitor Services
Accessible by Public Transportation
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Washrooms
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available
Number of Volunteers: 15
Activities: Doors Open Project
New Years Day Levy
Food Services
Friday lunches from 12-2pm. Monthly dinners.
Catering Services •
Reception Facilities
Internet Services
General Information •
Collections •
Education •
School Visits or Programs •
Local History
Other Services
The club is used by the public to host different events including folk song night and story-telling night
Publications and Products
Scuttlebutt is a quarterly magazine published by the Crow's Nest. There is also a book published called "A Safe Haven Sixty Years at the Crow's Nest
Books •
Brochures •
Newsletters •
Postcards •
Posters •
T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps •
Commemorative Souvenirs
Featured Images
For © contact Crow's Nest Military Artifacts Association Inc.. All rights reserved.
For © contact Crow's Nest Military Artifacts Association Inc.. All rights reserved.
Map
Location
| Address: |
88 Water Street St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 4J9 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 709-753-6927 |
| Fax: | 709-753-6937 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Year Round
Open: Lunches are served every Friday from 12-2pm. Tuesday - Thursday open from 4:30pm - 7:30pm, and Friday 12pm-8pm and Saturday 1:30-7:30
Closed:
Monday
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Sunday
Christmas Day, Regatta Day.
Admission:
Free
