The geological and palaeontological collections of the New Brunswick Museum date back to 1842, when Abraham Gesner first began assembling specimens to illustrate the province’s natural history. Over time, dedicated collectors and scientists expanded these holdings, making them among the oldest geological collections in Canada.
Today, the Museum preserves more than 30,000 specimens, including over 1,500 type fossils that are critical to international research. From rare invertebrate and vertebrate fossils to minerals and rock formations that define our province, these collections offer a window into the Earth’s deep past.
Supporting research, exhibitions, and public learning, the collections continue to shed light on ancient environments and the story of life in Atlantic Canada.
