Baie Verte Peninsula Miner's Museum
Tourism Region: Central Newfoundland
Take a walk through a simulated mine tunnel,see displays of mining artifacts, and become familiar with how mining has influenced life on the peninsula.
About the Collections
Mining artifacts and archives
Approximate number of objects in the collections: several hu
Decorative Arts
Glass
Fine Arts
Media:
Painting •
Prints and Drawings
Human History
Miner's life
Household Objects or Domestic Technology
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Local History
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Stamps
Other: mining
Services & Activities
Research Services
Archival Records
Visitor Services
Guided Tours
: English
: French
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Accessible by Public Transportation
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Information Centre or Desk
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Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens
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Parking Facilities
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Gift shop
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Cloakroom
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Washrooms
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Special Needs Facilities
: Wheelchair access
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available
Number of Volunteers: 5
Activities: Seeks funding to upgrade
Supervise student programs
Oversees all general maintenance inside and outside of museum.
Member Privileges
Members can have a voice in the operation of the museum, to enhance our tourism attraction.
Food Services
Picnic Area
Publications and Products
Brochures •
Museum Guide •
T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps •
Videos
Other: pictures
Featured Images
One of the 25 exhibit cases that are in the simulated mine tunnel.
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Entrance to miner's museum. This tunnel has 25 exhibit showcases leading to the main museum lobby.
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Train that was used in the Terra Nova Mine site which the museum is built on. First train in Newfoundland.
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Ore car from early mining days.
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Baie Verte Mines.
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Map
Location
| Address: |
Highway 410 Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador AOK 1BO See Map |
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| Telephone: | (709)532-4477 |
| Fax: | (709)532-4166 |
| Mailing Address: |
Baie Verte Peninsula Miner's Museum P.O.Box 122, Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador AOK 1BO |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
By Appointment •
Seasonal
Open: June to September: 9 am to 9 pm
October to September : 10 am to 5 pm
January to June: by appointment
Admission:
Charged
family 5.00 adult 2.00 student 1.00
Discounts:
Groups
