The Rooms
A combined provincial museum, art gallery and archive, its building shaped like a fishing shed, with a top floor offering panoramic views of the harbor.
The Rooms was built on the site of a former British fort, and its exterior is inspired by the 'fishing rooms,' the sheds where fishermen processed cod. The exhibitions cover the history of Newfoundland's Indigenous peoples, the fishing industry and World War I, including the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel, as well as contemporary art from the province. The top-floor café has large windows facing the harbor and The Narrows, with superb views. Admission is about 15 Canadian dollars. Check the official website for information on the free admission hours on Wednesday evenings.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 (open until 21:00 on Wednesdays)
Nearby sights
- Jellybean Row
- Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
- Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
- George Street
- Water Street
- Johnson Geo Centre
- Quidi Vidi Lake
- Signal Hill National Historic Site