The Provincial
M U S E U M
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Aboriginal Peoples Display at the Newfoundland Museum
 
 
 

The Archaeology and Ethnology Unit

The Provincial Museum is the repository for all of the archaeological artifacts collected within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Access to the collections is available to researchers by appointment with the Curator of Archaeology and Ethnology.

The Museum also works with many community museums to help them with their displays and requests to borrow artifacts.

The Archaeology and Ethnology Unit is always looking for volunteers. There are two main opportunities for volunteers interested in the archaeology program: the public education program, and assisting in the lab.

The public education program involves teaching school groups about the prehistory and history of the Province. If you are interested in volunteering in the public education program, contact Bob Forsey (729-0661, bforsey@gov.nl.ca).

Assisting in the lab will get you up close and personal with the archaeological objects recovered in the Province - a great opportunity for archaeology students or anyone curious about the Province's past to familiarize yourself with the Province's artifacts. It is best if you can regularly and consistently devote a morning or afternoon of your time. The tasks you will be doing will depend on the needs of the museum at the time and your particular skills and experience, but will likely include cataloging or helping organize the collections. If you are interested in volunteering in the lab, contact Kevin McAleese.

 
Kevin McAleese 
Curator of Archaeology and Ethnology 
Provincial Museum Of Newfoundland and Labrador 
P. O. Box 8700 
St. John's, NL 
A1B 4J6 
Phone: 709-729-2451 
Fax: 709-729-2179 
E-Mail: kmcaleese@gov.nl.ca 
 
Kevin
 
 
 


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