New Brunswick Museum

The New Brunswick Museum (NBM) is a beacon of historical significance, anchoring identity and knowledge for more than 180 years as Canada's longest continually operating museum. The Revitalize NBM project will create a new, vibrant, and sustainable institution that will catapult this institution into the realm of modern, world-class landmarks. 

Historically, the NBM's exhibits, programs, collections, and staff were dispersed across various locations, including the Exhibitions Centre in Market Square, the Collections and Research Centre on Douglas Avenue, and several off-site collection facilities. 

The NBM project's primary objective is to reunite these essential components under one roof, providing a cohesive, efficient, and accessible space for all its functions while revitalizing the heritage collections building on Douglas Avenue. 

The challenge for any museum is maintaining optimal indoor conditions to preserve priceless artifacts. Balancing temperature and humidity is crucial, yet it often comes with a hefty price tag. We teamed up with the architect, diving deep into the intricacies of environmental needs across the museum's diverse spaces. 

Our solution: seasonally controlled humidity levels allow seamless transitions between the demands of winter and summer while safeguarding our treasured collections. 

Revitalize NBM isn't just about upgrading infrastructure but redefining our connection to history. By centralizing essential components under one roof, we're creating a dynamic, accessible space for all. The new interior and exterior spaces include administrative offices, a public library, archives, and public education. The facility aspires to be a world-class landmark, drawing locals, visitors, researchers, and educators through its immersive exhibits, engaging programs, and preserved collections.  From immersive exhibits to engaging programs, this transformation will invite visitors to explore 13,000 years of human history and one billion years of natural heritage.

Photo: Diamond Schmitt Architects