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Exhibitions - Past Exhibitions

Legacy of Victory: New Brunswick in the Wake of the First World War

As the guns fell silent on November 11, 1918, a province and a nation held its breath. 

The New Brunswick Museum’s new exhibition, Legacy of Victory, invites you to explore the uncharted territory of the Great War’s aftermath, a time of profound change and transformation.

Journey through New Brunswick’s transformation as a post-war society entered a rapidly modernizing era. Explore the societal shifts and struggles as soldiers returned home, bearing the scars of conflict, and a new Canadian identity emerged. Witness the fight for women’s suffrage and the adaptation of industries amidst societal change.

Featuring personal stories, rare artifacts, and immersive exhibits, Legacy of Victory reveals a decade of hope and heartbreak, of transformation and loss. Experience the birth of modernity in New Brunswick, and reflect on the lasting legacies of a war that shaped a century.