Acadian Museum
Musée Acadien
Welcome
Since April 1, 1996, the Acadian Museum has been one of the seven sites of the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation, the province’s museum network. The Museum and Heritage Foundation of Prince Edward Island operates seven provincial museums and heritage sites, providing Islanders and visitors with the opportunity to discover our Island’s heritage and culture.
Its purpose is to “study, collect, preserve, interpret and protect the human and natural heritage of Prince Edward Island for the use, benefit and enjoyment of the people of the province.”
Upcoming activities
Table ronde : Les mères acadiennes hier et aujourd'hui
Panel discussion in French on Acadian mothers, yesterday and today
There will be a panel discussion with invited guests Eileen Chiasson Pendergast, Darlene Arsenault and Josée Boudreau at the Acadian Museum on Sunday, February 23rd at 2 p.m. This event, which will be held in French, is organized by the Sister Antoinette DesRoches Historical Committee. Storm date will be March 2nd.
Photo: Aldine Arsenault et ses sept premiers enfants, Abram-Village, 1951. Collection Georges Arsenault.
Aldine Arsenault and the first seven of her children. Abram-Village, 1951. Georges Arsenault Collection.
Training for volunteers
The Acadian Museum is looking for volunteers to help in its reorganizing of its artefacts storage space. Among the tasks are: moving and measuring objects, wrapping and rolling blankets and rugs, taking photos of objects, writing down information, etc. No experience necessary, we will provide a day of training on February 28 with experts who will teach the proper procedures. Another training day will happen later on for the photography component.
To give your name, please leave a message with your contact information at 902-432-2880 or museeacadien@gmail.com. Please register for the training before end of day February 26.
Business Hours
July and August :
Every day
10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
September to June:
Tuesday to Friday
10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sundays
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For the period from September to June, we ask that you call ahead or check our Facebook page since we may be closed for private events.
Prices
Entrance fees to the Acadian Museum
of Prince Edward Island:
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Adult: $ 7 + tax
Senior: $ 6 + tax
Student: $ 6 + tax
Family: $ 20 + tax
Group of adults: $ 5 + tax / person
Prince Edward Island Museum & Heritage Foundation passport to all 7 sites: