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Issue (Archive) Uptown Saint John with its magnificent heritage buildings is a wonderful place to visit and explore. In addition, there are art galleries galore and many different types of museums. At the New Brunswick Museum, visitors can learn through history, art and science exhibits the overall story of the Province - from its earliest geological beginnings, through the earliest people and up to the present day. Smaller museums which are operated by Historical Societies, religious groups, organizations and businesses use their exhibits to portray their individual stories. See listings on page 42 for more information. In 1925, Keirstead's flower shop began selling plants in the Saint John City Market but in the 1940's they moved the business into the family home on the corner of Charlotte and Princess Streets. This century plus old building features a rare and magnificent glass ceiling on the first floor which is also their flower shop. Their museum is located upstairs and combines gorgeous flower arrangements and chinaware with the works of local artists and artisans. One room has a permanent Christmas display with modern and old-fashioned ornaments. Another room tells the history of the firm through photographs and artifacts. The idea for the museum came from Brian Keirstead, the present owner and he has maintained wherever possible the original features of his great-grandparents home. Keirstead's Museum offers many different things and is a fabulous place to visit. The museum is open during regular business hours and admission is free. In 1855 Hayward and Warwick began their business as retailers of china and earthenware items on Prince William Street. They were burnt out in the Great Fire of 1877 but in December of that year, they relocated to 85 Princess Street. Today 127 years later they are still in the same building and are nationally recognized as wholesalers and retailers of fine china, housewares and giftwares. They are Saint John's oldest family owned business. The Hayward Fine China Museum features china ware, archival material along with the items used to transport these delicate beautiful items. The museum is open during regular business hours and admission is free. The Saint John Art Club has been in existence helping local artists for 96 years and is still a vibrant organization. They have a gallery located on the third level of Brunswick Square near the Germain Street entrance and a second location location at Parkway Mall. They exhibit the work of local artists who are members. During the summer months the galleries will be staffed by volunteers and summer students. Their hours of operation are flexible but usually they try to maintain the same hours as the mall. |
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