The purpose of the Museum shall be 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 purpose of the Museum shall be 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.
We welcome Islanders and visitors and offer a look at our rich history through our seven museum and gallery sites. Basin Head Fisheries Museum, Elmira Railway Museum, Orwell Corner Historic Village, Beaconsfield Historic House, The Acadian Museum of PEI, Green Park Shipbuilding Museum & Yeo House and Eptek Art & Culture Centre.
Contact 902-368-6600 for information year round.
The PEI Museum takes great pride in producing the only remaining magazine of its kind created and printed entirely on Prince Edward Island.
Your support is extremely important to this organization and we sincerely hope we can continue to count on our members and subscribers to help us keep the Island's rich history in your hands.
Printed twice a year, the price for subscriptions to the magazine are:
Subscription Rates for The Island Magazine
Canada - $20
USA - $25.00
Overseas - $30.00
Please include 5% HST when sending in your subscription.
Memberships:
To become a member of The PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation:
Phone: 902-368-6600 or
E-mail [email protected]
Membership Rates:
* Individual - $ 35
* Senior/Student - $ 30
* Family - $ 50
Individual, Senior/Student and Family memberships include membership cards (admission to seven sites), a subscription to The Island Magazine, discounts (10 percent) in the museum giftshops/bookstores, an invitation to the general meeting and a copy of the museum newsletter.
Below is information on each of the 7 sites:
BASIN HEAD FISHERIES MUSEUM
Basin Head Day Park
Situated on the bluff overlooking the Northumberland Strait, Basin Head Fisheries Museum tells the story of PEI’s historic inshore fishery through all new displays and exhibits that will help you travel back in time. Wander the boardwalk or stroll along the magnificent white “singing” sands. Discover the wonderful gift shop located inside the museum, food and beach services and the children's play village.
Open Summers Only
Open Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm July and August
Admission Charged
Contact Info:
Phone (902) 357-7233
Fax (902)357-7232
Off Season Phone - (902)368-6600
Email [email protected]
GPS N46 22.734 W-062 6.594
ELMIRA RAILWAY MUSEUM, Elmira
For many years Elmira Station served as the end of the line for Prince Edward Island's railway. Today, displays of photographs, maps and artifacts, a recreated station master's office and ladies' waiting room recount the fascinating story of railroading on the Island. You won't want to miss taking a ride on the Minature Railway! See our speeders and our trolley too!
July and August
Hours of operation :
7 Days per Week 9:00am- 5:00pm
Museum and Model Train Collection
Come Ride the Trolley Canada Day July 1
Strawberry Social in July
Blueberry Social in August
SPEEDER RIDES ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS!
Museum and Model Train Collection
Admission Charged
Contact Info:
Phone (902)357-7234
Fax (902) 357-3077
Off Season Phone - (902)368-6600
Email [email protected]
GPS N46 26.336 W-062 3.952
ORWELL CORNER HISTORIC VILLAGE - Orwell
www.orwellcorner.ca
Surround yourself with the mood, flavour, charm and activities of a small Prince Edward Island agricultural crossroads in the 1890’s. Engage in the daily programming, ranging from candle and ice cream making to visiting the general store and the PEI Agricultural Heritage Museum. Witness the blacksmith at work or stroll through the gardens and have a picnic outside the old schoolhouse or by a scenic look-off to the beautiful Orwell Bay.
OPEN 7 Days a Week in July and August
Call for Fall hours
Admission Charged
Contact Info:
Phone (902) 651-8515 (summer)
(902) 651-8513 (winter, leave message)
Fax (902)-651-8523
Email [email protected]
GPS N46 9.48 W-062 50.106
BEACONSFIELD HISTORIC HOUSE
2 Kent St. Charlottetown
OPEN YEAR ROUND!
Built in 1877 for a wealthy shipbuilder and merchant, Beaconsfield beautiful symbol of Victorian elegance. With twenty-five rooms, eight fireplaces and imported chandeliers, Beaconsfield was one of Charlottetown’s finest homes. Today, the house is open to the public for tours and hosts special events in its Carriage House.
A bookstore/ /giftshop is on site.
Open Year Round For Tours
Winter Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Noon to 4pm
Other Times by Appointment.
Summers, July and August 7 days/week
Call 368-6603 to arrange for group and school tours.
Contact Info:
Phone (902)368-6603,
Fax (902)368-6608
Email [email protected]
GPS N46 13.89 W-063
THE ACADIEN MUSEUM OF PEI
Hwy 2 Miscouche
OPEN YEAR ROUND!
Follow the fascinating odyssey of Island Acadians from 1720 to the present; discover treasures related to the Acadians’ three hundred year presence on Prince Edward Island. Visit exhibits which showcase the multifaceted aspects of Acadian history and culture. Investigate your Acadian family roots through the onsite genealogy resources. Learn in the outdoors with a stroll on our heritage trail where interpretive panels depict the Acadian story. Gift shop on site.
Winters - Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Summer Hours, July & August
Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission Charged
Contact Info:
Phone: (902) 432-2880,
Fax: (902) 432-2884,
Email: [email protected]
GPS N46 25.944 W-063 51.936
GREEN PARK SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM & YEO HOUSE
Port Hill
Step back in time and re-live the story of the Prince Edward Island shipbuilding industry in its glory days. Explore the restored Victorian rooms of historic Yeo house, home of successful shipbuilder, James Yeo, Jr., considered to be the richest and most influential man in the colony.
Open July and August (sometimes a bit earlier)
Admission Charged
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm 7 Days per Week!
CALL AHEAD EARLY IN SEASON AND IN THE FALL,
JUST TO BE SURE THE SITE IS OPEN ON THE DAY
YOU WISH TO VISIT!
Contact Info:
Phone (902) 831-7947
Fax (902) 831-7944
Email [email protected]
Off Season Phone (902) 368-6600
Off Season Fax (902) 368-6608
Off Season Email [email protected]
GPS N46 35.46 W-063 53.64
EPTEK ART & CULTURE CENTRE
130 Harbour Dr., Summerside
OPEN YEAR ROUND!
Eptek offers regional and Island exhibits and demos year round showcasing themes ranging from history to art. Sample the rich culture that Islanders and visitors alike are sure to find intriguing.
Hours of Operation:
Call for Hours
Admission by donation
Contact Info:
Phone (902) 888-8373
Fax (902)888-8375
Email [email protected]
GPS N46 23.361 W-063 47.173
