Albert County Museum has announced their opening hours will by 9:30am to 5:30pm, 7 days a week from May 22nd to September 30th.
Museum Hosted Events and Programs:
Saturday, May 22 – Opening Day of the Albert County Museum (ACM) for 2021 Season! Heritage Talk with Photos – “History of Grindstone Island and its Lighthouse” at 2pm in Community Hall. Guests from two “lightkeeper families” will share personal experiences and special memories of living on Grindstone Island. Attendance by Donation or Admission to ACM includes light reception (max 50 people with mandatory mask wearing). Join us as we share the history of this important landmark!
June 14-21 – Display of First Nations Artefacts in Community Hall
Monday, June 21st – Aboriginal Day – Recognition of First Nations History and Culture
Thursday, July 1 – Canada Day Celebrations – Attendance and Food by Donation
Saturday, July 3 – RB Bennett Day with Special Program and Barn Quilt Creation
Wednesday, July 7th to Wednesday, July 14th – “Quilters of Albert County” Exhibit in the Court House. Special Quilting Exhibit to Recognize the Annual Quilt Fair. By Donation or Admission to ACM
Saturday, July 24 to Monday, August 2nd – Artisan Showcase and Sale. By Donation or Admission to ACM. Local artwork and artists who are “Inspired by Nature” – Albert County Court House
Sunday, August 1st – Love Your Covered Bridge Day at Sawmill Creek Bridge
Monday, August 2 – NB Day Albert County Museum Family Promotion
Sunday, August 8 – Outdoor Concert and “Rising Tide Festival” Event – Museum Grounds $10 per person suggested Donation includes Admission to Albert County Museum and Concert
Saturday, August 21 – John Leroux – Reid Brothers Architects “From Harvey to Hollywood” in the Albert County Court House
Saturday, September 25th – World Ghost Hunting Day. Tickets are $25 per person or $45 per couple. Presented by Canadian Paranormal Expeditions as a fundraiser for the Albert County Museum
Thursday, November 11th – Flag Lowering at Sunrise and Remembrance Day Open House 1-4pm by Donation with funds raised going to the Hillsborough Legion’s Poppy Fund.
Saturday and Sunday, December 4 & 5 – Christmas in the Country – Community Hall
December 4th at Dusk – Christmas Tree Lighting with free hot chocolate and caroling!
Heritage Talk in the Albert County Court House
Proposed Speaker – Dianne Carmel Leger – Acadian History of Albert
