3 Best Places To See in St. John's

“The Rooms is a modern centre with a gallery of local art and a museum in St. John's, NL. The museum is committed to cultural and natural history. The Rooms is Labrador and Newfoundland's most expansive public artistic space. The Rooms respectfully recognizes the province of Newfoundland and Labrador as a provincial cultural facility, including the Beothuk on the Island of Newfoundland and the ancestral homelands of many diverse populations of Indigenous peoples who have contributed to 9,000 years of history. The Rooms is one of North America's most extensive British fortifications at the time and was designed to protect British fishing interests. You can also rent the theatre and corporate boardrooms for various events, making it a gathering place.”

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“Johnson Geo Centre is one of the most innovative science centers in St. John's, NL. The museum provides various displays, exhibits, deep gardens, and the ExxonMobil Gallery of Oil and Gas. Johnson Geo Centre takes you deep underground to experience the story of the earth. The mission of the Geo Centre is to inform and educate the public about the importance of the geology of Newfoundland and Labrador and develop an interest in science and the world around them. The museum is perfect for exploring the planet's incredible history and learning about volcanoes, earthquakes, and natural forces. The museum has a core of highly committed professional employees and an outstanding Board of Directors to provide vision, support, and strategic direction. The Johnson Geo Centre offers free admission for members, MUN faculty, staff, students, and children under five.”

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“Memorial University Botanical Garden is a natural garden complex in St. John's, NL. The botanical garden features local plants, flowers, paths, classes, events, shops, and cafes. They have five nature trails (3.5 km), a large cultivated garden area, and a greenhouse on their 110-acre property. Memorial University Botanical Garden is committed to education and research, and the garden has been developed to display plants native to the province and cultivate plants suitable to the local climate. The botanical garden provides access to several habitats through a system of trails. Immerse yourself in the environment with more than 250 vascular plant species, 120 bird species, and 26 butterfly species that call the garden home.”

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