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.”
The Acadian Museum will be closed from April 18 to 21. We will be back on April 22.
Happy Easter!
La Petite Nyctale
Call for nominations for La Petite Nyctale Award
The Association du Musée acadien invites the public to submit nominations for its annual La Petite Nyctale award. This award recognizes the contribution of an individual, an organization or a group that has worked in the last five years towards preserving Acadian history and heritage in PEI. Candidates cannot be members of the Association’s board or the Sister Antoinette DesRoches Historical Commitee, and candidates cannot nominate themselves. Submit your nomination with a brief description of the candidate’s work by April 21st to museeacadien@gmail.com or 902-432-2880. The award will be presented at the Association’s AGM which will be held on May 28.
Recipients from 2004-2024
2004 : Wilfred Arsenault
2005 : Barachois
2006 : Alméda Thibodeau
Belfast Historical Society/Claude Picard
2007 : David Le Gallant
2008 : Georges Arsenault
2009 : Francis Blanchard
2010 : Édouard Blanchard
2011 : Alice Richard/Hermine Gallant
2012 : Joseph A. Gallant
2013 : Reginald Porter
2014 : Eileen Chiasson-Pendergast
2015: Claude Arsenault
2016 : Père Albin Arsenault
2017 : Jean Bernard
2018 : Victor L’Heureux
2019 : Earle Lockerby
2020 : Paul D. Gallant
2021 : Ministère de l’Éducation (René Hurtubise)
2022 : Vishtèn
2023 : Banque des fermiers de Rustico
2024 : Clément Gallant
Student positions
Student positions have not all been announced. Check this page regularly to see any other positions that will be posted. If you are interested in being on our list of candidates, you can always send us your resume along with a cover letter to museeacadien@gmail.com
Archives assistant
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The Association du Musée acadien de l'IPE is looking for a student who will help in the organization of its archives, help researchers and other visitors, scan photos and documents, enter information in the databases and maintain the Acadian Research Centre's library. Training will be given for each of these tasks.
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We are looking for someone who communicates well with clients, is resourceful, has good computer skills and is able to work well alone as well as on a team. The ideal candidate will be studying in the fields of archives, history, administration or other related fields, however this is not essential since we will be offering the training.
This position is for 16 weeks starting May 12, 2025. The hourly salary is $17.50 for 37.5 hours. Since this a Young Canada Works position, the person chosen must be returning to study in the fall and be registered in the Young Canada Works program. To register, go to this site: https://jeunesse-canada-travail.canada.ca/
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The Association du Musée acadien de l'IPE has the provincial mandate to study, collect, conserve, interpret and protect the Island's Acadian heritage. To apply, send your resume along with a cover letter to museeacadien@gmail.com. For more details, contact Noella Richard at 902-432-2881.
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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: $ 8 + 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: