Twillingate Museum
Encyclopedia
Twillingate Museum is a museum located in the town of Twillingate
, Newfoundland and Labrador
, Canada
. It features several exhibits showcasing the history of the town's people and culture. One of the exihibits includes several artifacts of the Maritime Archaic
people that were found in nearby Back Harbour
.
The museum also features a craft shop with many handmade Newfoundland items. It is located just off Main Street on the north shore of the town.
, CHIN
, and Virtual Museum of Canada
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Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador
Twillingate is a town of 2,448 people located on the Twillingate Islands in Notre Dame Bay. It is located off the northeastern shore of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was incorporated on September 30, 1965. The town is about north of Lewisporte and...
, Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It features several exhibits showcasing the history of the town's people and culture. One of the exihibits includes several artifacts of the Maritime Archaic
Maritime Archaic
The Maritime Archaic is a North American cultural complex of the Late Archaic along the coast of Newfoundland, the Canadian Martimes and northern New England. The Maritime Archaic began in approximately 7000 BC and lasted into the 18th century. The culture consisted of sea-mammal hunters in the...
people that were found in nearby Back Harbour
Back Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador
Back Harbour is a Canadian community located on the northern island of Twillingate in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is part of the Town of Twillingate.It was a farming and fishing village that had two stores and two schoolhouses in 1911...
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The museum also features a craft shop with many handmade Newfoundland items. It is located just off Main Street on the north shore of the town.
External links
- Twillingate Museum & Craft Shop
- More information about the museum
- Museum Association of Newfoundland & Labrador
- VirtualMuseum.ca
Affiliations
The Museum is affiliated with: CMACanadian Museums Association
The Canadian Museums Association is a national organization for the promotion of museums in Canada.The Canadian Museums Association is the national organization for the advancement of the Canadian museum sector, representing Canadian museum professionals both within Canada and internationally. The...
, CHIN
Canadian Heritage Information Network
The Canadian Heritage Information Network is a Canadian government-supported organization that provides a networked interface to Canada's heritage, largely through the World Wide Web. It aims to give access to Canada's heritage for both Canadians and a worldwide audience, by supporting the...
, and Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada
The Virtual Museum of Canada is Canada's national virtual museum. With a directory of over 3,000 Canadian heritage institutions and a database of over 600 virtual exhibits, the VMC brings together Canada's museums regardless of size or geographical location.The VMC includes virtual exhibits,...
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