Fredericton Region Museum

The Fredericton Region Museum is a gateway into the exciting history and diverse heritage of central New Brunswick. With over 4,000 square feet of exhibit space and a collection of over 30,000 artefacts the museum is a fun and exciting way to look into central New Brunswick’s past. Our galleries include exhibitions on Confederation, the First Nations, Acadians, Loyalists, and the First World War.

The Fredericton Region Museum was founded in 1934 by the York-Sunbury Historical Society, Ltd. The Society was formed in 1932 and now has members from all over North America, however, most are from central New Brunswick. In 1959, the Museum found permanent headquarters in the Officers’ Quarters (571 Queen Street) in the heart of downtown Fredericton. The York-Sunbury Historical Society, Ltd. and Museum remain a nonprofit enterprise with a small paid staff and numerous volunteers.