The New Brunswick Museum entered the next phase of its Revitalize NBM project today with a groundbreaking ceremony at 277 Douglas Ave. in Saint John.
The construction phase involves partially rebuilding and expanding the museum, while
maintaining its historical facade. The work is expected to take about 2 1/2 years, with the
reopening scheduled for 2027.
“This is an exciting day for all New Brunswick residents,” said Premier Blaine Higgs. “The
revitalization of the museum, will allow us to preserve and showcase our province’s natural
history.”
The project is a collaboration involving the provincial and federal governments and the
museum’s board of directors. The provincial government is contributing $58 million while the
federal government is providing just under $50 million. The museum will also contribute through
its ongoing capital campaign.
“The renovated and revitalized New Brunswick Museum, funded in part through the Green
Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, will help preserve and
highlight the province’s rich and diverse culture for generations to come,” said Saint John-
Rothesay MP Wayne Long. “I am thrilled to be here for this groundbreaking ceremony and cannot
wait to see the final product when all the renovations and construction are done.”
Long attended for federal Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Sean Fraser.
“Our government is committed to the maintenance and preservation of the collection that tells
the story of New Brunswick,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace.
“Many important pieces of our history, culture and heritage will be commemorated in this
building, and protected for generations to come.”
“The groundbreaking for the Revitalize NBM project is the next phase in the realization of a
provincial museum all New Brunswickers can be proud of,” said museum board chair Tracy
Clinch. “Our new home will be a community facility that embraces sustainability and innovation
and embodies our commitment to preserving and celebrating New Brunswick’s rich natural and
cultural heritage.”