Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

Art Galleries / Museums (Public)

Description

Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is dedicated to preserving the culture and heritage of the Inuit, Inuvialuit, Dene and Metis, and non-aboriginal peoples of the Canadian Arctic and Subarctic. The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre houses the territorial museum, the Northwest Territories (NWT) Archives, and provides many heritage services and programs for the NWT communities. The Centre’s Permanent Collection of approximately 100,000 objects and specimens, represents the history of the aboriginal and non-indigenous peoples, the flora and fauna, and the geology of the NWT.

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Visitor Access

In Canada, many small to mid-sized public art galleries, artist-run centres and museums offer free admission, with larger institutions often providing discounts or designated free-access times for youth, students, seniors, and others. Commercial galleries are generally free to enter, while outdoor sculpture parks and sites typically offer year-round access, encouraging informal public engagement with art in open-air settings. Check the venue website for admissions/access details.

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