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THE REVITALIZE NBM PROJECT

A VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE PROVINCIAL MUSEUM is a vital component of the cultural fabric of New Brunswick, and a revitalized New Brunswick Museum will:

Better serve New Brunswickers and visitors with accessible and adaptable exhibition centre that will tell our stories in an engaging and inclusive way.

Better serve the community as a research institution, a tourism destination, a heritage hub, and a community gathering place.

Better serve the collection with a modern preservation and research facility that will attract researchers and experts from around the world.

The Revitalize NBM project will create a new 134,000-square-foot facility which will house research, exhibition, and community spaces under one sustainable, decarbonized roof. The design, created by award-winning architectural firm Diamond Schmitt, captures the essence of New Brunswick’s rich heritage and natural landscape, featuring expansive views of the Saint John Harbour and surrounding natural beauty.

REVITALIZE NBM PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM

What We Heard: Summary Report

With a commitment to fostering community involvement and gathering valuable insights, the Board of Directors of the New Brunswick Museum (NBM) undertook a series of public engagement sessions between September 9th and 28th, 2023. The following summary report provides information on engagement objectives, methods, results including emergent themes, and design changes that resulted from the public and stakeholder input.

The goal was to provide an opportunity for citizens and stakeholders across New Brunswick to voice their opinions and contribute to the design of the new NBM. These engagement sessions served as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, shaping the foundation for the Revitalize NBM Project.

LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE.

THE NEW BRUNSWICK MUSEUM is an essential cultural institution. It is a driver of identity and pride, a forum for cultural exchange, and a focal point for developing knowledge and understanding of the world around us.

A public fundraising campaign is an important component of the Revitalize NBM project. With your support, the New Brunswick Museum will be able to delight, engage and inspire visitors, researchers and staff for another 180 years.

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ENGAGEMENT

We wanted to extend our gratitude to all of you for actively participating in the discussions at our public engagement sessions and online.

Your insights and feedback are a crucial part of shaping the future of the New Brunswick Museum, and we're thrilled to have you on this journey with us. Our team is working on answering your questions and we’ll be getting back to you with responses as soon as possible! Thank you again and we look forward to your continued participation.


Did you miss the sessions? We invite you to have your say and share your ideas to help shape the future of the NBM, and learn more about the project's preliminary design concepts and the overall vision for the revitalized museum.

VIRTUAL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS ZOOM RECORDING

FAQS

SUPPORT:

THE NEW BRUNSWICK MUSEUM is the oldest continuing museum in Canada, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich natural and cultural heritage of New Brunswick.

With diverse and important collection ranging from natural history specimens, to archival documents to cultural artefacts from destinations near and far – the museum provides a window in the compelling stories and traditions that have shaped New Brunswick.

With a commitment to education, research, and community engagement, the NBM serves as a hub for exploration, learning, and appreciation of New Brunswick’s vibrant past and present.

Your support is deeply appreciated, now more than ever.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We respectfully acknowledge the territory in which we gather as the ancestral homelands of the Wolastoqey, Mi'gmaw, and Peskotomuhkati peoples. We strive for respectful relationships with all the peoples of this province as we search for collective healing and true reconciliation and honour this beautiful land together.

FEEDBACK.

We want to hear from you! Participate in the discussion and help shape your New Brunswick Museum.