Grand Manan Museum
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| Established | 23 June 1967 |
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| Location | 1141 Route 776 in Grand Harbour, New Brunswick |
| Coordinates | 44°41′11″N 66°45′54″W / 44.6865°N 66.7651°W |
| Type | Local museum |
| Director | M.J. Edwards |
| Website | www |
The Grand Manan Museum (French: Musée de Grand Manan) is located in Grand Harbour on Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada.[1] The Museum collects, preserves and displays pieces that represent the history of the Village and Island.[2] Through programs and exhibits, the museum encourages an appreciation for the community heritage, culture and physical environment.[3] The Museum houses more than 18 permanent exhibits, including the notable Allan Moses Bird Gallery which has over 300 taxidermy birds. The Museum has a tax-free gift shop which contains many handmade and interesting items that have a connection with the island such as prints, wood carvings and a vast selection of postcards by local artists and photographers.[4]
L. Keith Ingersoll and other residents of Grand Manan formed the Gerrish House Society in 1961 with the goal of building a museum that would preserve local history and ensure a permanent home for the taxidermy bird collection which Allan Moses had donated to the community in 1951.[5] Gerrish House Society Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization on 5 June 1962, with the purpose of "building and operating a museum and science centre".[6]: 137–138 The project was accepted as a Centennial project by Canada's Centennial Commission and received capital funding from the federal government. Funding was also received from the provincial government and donations from the public. The Grand Manan Museum opened on 23 June 1967.[6]: 139 The Gerrish House Society was renamed Grand Manan Museum Inc. in June 1974.[7]
Archives
The Grand Manan Archives is a project associated with the Museum and the Grand Manan Historical Society. It has numerous records, maps, textual documents, artwork and photography.[8]
