Information about the Bathurst Museum and Cultural Centre

Celebrate the Irish July/August Issue of Bread' n' Molases Available at the Museum

The Magazine Bread’n’Molasses printed and published in the Miramichi featuring local artists, authors and poets as well as photos of New Brunswick is now available for sale at the Bathurst Heritage Museum at 360 Douglas Ave. in Bathurst, NB. The March / April and the May / June issues are in stock now. Come in or call 506-546-9449. Watch for the July/August issue which will celebrate the Irish.

June - September Museum at the Market

The Bathurst Heritage Museum will have its annual kiosk at the Bathurst City Market every Saturday morning from June 24th to September 17th, 2010. Gift cards, hasti-notes with local scenes, historic books and heritage pins may be purchased. Wonderful albums to see and discuss.

August 1 to September 7 Paintings by Cynthia Decoste

Opening Reception August 3 6-8 pm
The extraordinary artistic works of Cynthia DeCoste will again be on exhibit and for sale from August 1st to September 3rd, 2010 in Gallery 360 at the Bathurst Heritage Museum, 360 Douglas Avenue. During this time the Gallery will be open seven days a week and by appointment, 506-546-9449. Cynthia was chosen Emerging Artist of the Year for 2009.
Paintings may be viewed on-line at www.cynthiadecoste.com

Coming September 15, 2010 The Lamp and the Union: Nursing in Twentieth Century New Brunswick

Coming to the Bathurst Heritage Museum on September 15th “The Lamp and the Union: Nursing in Twentieth Century New Brunswick”. The exhibition presents a sampling of the Artefacts from the New Brunswick Nursing History Collection. Artefacts include caps, pins, student blazers, union pins, photos and histories. There will be an official opening of the exhibit on Sunday the 19th of September, 2010.

La lampe et le syndicat: les soins infirmiers au Nouveau Brunswick au xxe siècle

Une exposition sur les soins infirmiers au Nouveau-Brunswick—“La lampe et le syndicat: les soins infirmiers au Nouveau Brunswick au xxe siècle sera installer a la Musée du Patrimoine de Bathurst, rue 360 Douglas, le 15 septembre au 1er novembre, 2010. Pour rendezvous speciale appeller 506-546-9449.

June 4 - 20, Art by Bathurst High School Seniors Mirae Lee and Stephanie Jennings

The Bathurst Heritage Museum is proud to present the paintings of Bathurst High School seniors, Mirae Lee and Stephanie Jennings in Gallery 360. The paintings will be on exhibit from June 1st to June 20th, with an official opening on June 4th at 6pm. Paintings will also be available for sale at a price decided by the artist. The Gallery is open during Museum hours (noon to 4pm) but may be opened by special appointment at any time – call 546-9449.

The Bathurst Heritage Museum presents the Paintings of the late James Pitre and others, including a few by Jessica Ryan, as well as a display of some very old pictures and unusual artefacts in Gallery 360 until the 25th of May during Museum hours – Noon to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Book Launch "Crimes and Punishments"

The Bathurst Heritage Museum and Archives of the Cultural Centre are proud to announce the launching of another interesting book by Florence Gray Godin, titled “Crimes and Punishments in North East New Brunswick and Gloucester County”. The book is available for sale at the Museum and at the Bathurst Book Gallery.

Coming September 15, 2010

Coming to the Bathurst Heritage Museum on September 15th “The Lamp and the Union: Nursing in Twentieth Century New Brunswick”. The exhibition presents a sampling of the Artefacts from the New Brunswick Nursing History Collection. Artefacts include caps, pins, student blazers, union pins, photos and histories. There will be an official opening of the exhibit on Sunday the 19th of September, 2010.

April 2010
Artefacts on the Web
The Bathurst Heritage Museum is proud to inform the public that many of the wonderful Artefacts which we have collected over the past few years may now be viewed on the Canadian Heritage Artefacts Website for all to see. The Website is listed here and along with this site is a very interesting site with New Brunswick scenes to see.

Artefacts Website
http://www.pro.rcip-chin.gc.ca/bd-dl/artefacts-eng.jsp

Nepisiguit Centennial Museum
Click on ‘all words’ and press enter

New Brunswick
http://new-brunswick.net-brunswick/nblinks/index.html

April 24, 2010
Poetry and Readings’ by Jim Cormier
The Bathurst Heritage Museum is proud to present the ‘Poetry and Readings’ by Jim Cormier at the Museum at 360 Douglas Ave., on Saturday the 24th of April, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm. Jim will also have his books for sale and will be happy to sign them at that time. A light refreshment will be available. Everyone is invited.

February 15, 2010
National Heritage Day
On National Heritage Day, February 15, 2010, Gilbert Sewell will be Guest speaker and lead the visitors in several well known songs sung in the Mi’kmaq language. Please join us at 7pm at 360 Douglas Ave., Bathurst, NB.

February 10, 2010
Tom Kyte and ”Friends in Song”
The music of Tom Kyte and ”Friends in Song” will entertain at 7pm on 10 February 2010 with light refreshments for everyone.

February 8 to 15, 2010
Heritage Week
The theme is "Global Village".

January 2010
The Paintings of Joe Hannon
The Bathurst Heritage Museum is proud to present the Paintings of Joe Hannon now on exhibit in Gallery 360 on Douglas Ave.

In the Colin Taylor Room

An 'Antique Appraisal Clinic' is scheduled for October 3rd at the Museum in Bathurst, 360 Douglas Ave. Registration will commence on September 8th by calling 506-546-9449.

September 5
Opening, Major Exhibition of the Art Work of Cynthia DeCoste

The Bathurst Heritage 'Gallery 360' will hold a major exhibition of the Art Work of Cynthia DeCoste of Bathurst, NB. Cynthia has been selected as one of New Brunswick's Emerging Artists and was recently honoured on New Brunswick Day in Bathurst. Mrs. DeCoste is an Art Instructor at Bathurst High School. An opening Reception will be held on Friday September 5th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Bathurst Heritage Museum 360 Douglas Ave., Bathurst NB.

Hand-I-Craft Fair and Workshops
Watch for Bathurst's First Hand-I-Craft Fair at Gallery 360, Bathurst Heritage Museum
All handicrafts will be displayed: knitting; cross stitch; embroidery; needle point; felting; hooking all types and much, much more - even new crafts.

Registration forms available at the Museum, The Spinning Wheel and Stitching Post.

Workshops weekly at the Museum July and August, 2009. For further information call 506-546-9449.

July 21, Launch of "Virtual Museum" Exhibition
The "Launching of the Virtual Museum" will be held at the Museum at 360 Douglas Ave. in Bathurst on July 21st during Hospitality Days. The Museum will hold an "Open House" during the evening from 7pm to 9pm. Call for information 506-546-9449.

July 19, Sushi Anyone?
Any one interested in classes in "The Making of Sushi" are asked to contact the Museum at 506-546-9449

July 17, Chess Tournament at the Museum
The Bathurst Heritage Museum will sponsor a "Chess Tournament" in July. All interested persons should contact the Museum at 506-546-9449.

July 15, Movies Under the Stars
"Lion King" will be showing at dusk. Help from anyone will be accepted gratefully appreciated.

May 20 - June 2
Exhibition of Fine Art
The Bathurst High School Art Department presents an Exhibition of Fine Art created by Grade 11 and 12 Art Students at Gallery 360, Bathurst Heritage Museum, 360 Douglas Ave., Bathurst. On display from May 20th to June 2, 2009 during Museum Hours.