Fredericton Region Museum

The York Sunbury Museum is a small, non-profit museum that was founded in 1934 by the York Sunbury Historical Society. The museum was housed in several different locations until 1959, when it moved into Officer’s Square on Queen Street.

The York Sunbury Museum focuses on preserving the history of the York and Sunbury region as well as Central New Brunswick. The museum possesses a large and diverse collection of artefacts, displaying a 100 year old cake, the Coleman Frog, Victorian gowns, and the 10,000 year old Clovis Point. The museum contains more than ten exhibits, including displays on the Acadians, Loyalists, New Brunswick's Aboriginals, a First World War Trench, and more.

The museum relies on volunteers, as it is a non profit institution with a small paid staff. The first full time paid position as a curator was held by Bob Guthrie, beginning in 1969. Prior to this, the job of a manager was done on a volunteer basis, or as a part time paid position.

Former Managers:

• Bob Guthrie 1969-1974
• Brent Wilson 1974-1986
• Cynthia Wallace-Casey 1986-1991
• Nancy Schell 1991
• Kelly McKay 1991-1995
• Lynn Frizzell 1995-1996
• Jean MacDonald 1996-1997
• Bruce Lynch 1997
• Antoinette Duplessi 1997
• Kate Mossman 1998-2004
• Elizabeth Haines 2004
• Chris Earl 2004-2005
• Penny Pacey 2006-2007
• Ruth Murgatroyd 2008-Present