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The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is the territory's museum and archives.
We showcase northern art, cultures and nature to allow visitors and researchers to explore the past, present and future of the NWT and work hard to make our collections, exhibitions, programs, and services accessible to all.
Through our school programs, talks and various events are hosted and delivered free of charge; we are passionate about sharing the unique stories of the NWT with the world, broadening understanding about our territory, connecting people to their culture and heritage, and helping them share their compelling stories with others.
The museum is operated by the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Vision and Values
Our Values
The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is a centre of excellence that presents and enriches northern culture. In this place, visitors, community members, and researchers can explore the past, present and future of the NWT.
Our Mission
To explore, preserve, and share the unique stories of the NWT with the world.
Our Values
- Partnership and Respect: Our work is done with community partners. We practice cooperation and respect.
- Accessibility: We work hard to make our collections, exhibitions, programs and services accessible to all.
- Welcome: We invite visitors and residents of the NWT to participate and explore.
- Stewardship: We care for the heritage resources entrusted to us.
- Innovation: We seek new ways to connect people to their culture and heritage and help them share their compelling stories with others.
History
The concept for the territorial museum was approved by the Government of the Northwest Territories in 1972 due to concern over the loss of northern artifacts and collections and the need to provide museum services and support throughout the Northwest Territories (which then included the Eastern Arctic).
Building began shortly after, and as it neared completion in 1977, then Commissioner of the NWT, Stuart Hodgson, suggested it be named after HRH Prince of Wales. The Prince of Wales opened the facility on April 3, 1979.
Contact Us
We appreciate receiving your comments and questions.
Phone
867-767-9347 ext. 71472
Email
pwnhc@gov.nt.ca
Mail
P.O. Box 1320
Yellowknife, NT, Canada X1A 2L9
Courier
4750 48th Street
Yellowknife, NT, Canada X1A 2L9
Director's Office
867-767-9347 Ext. 71194
kimberley_galbaransingh@gov.nt.ca
Security Desk
867-767-9347 Ext. 71202
Museum Collections
867-767-9347 Ext. 71485
museum_collections@gov.nt.ca
Education Program
867-767-9347 Ext. 71245
pwnhc_education@gov.nt.ca
Exhibits
867-767-9347 Ext. 71240
pwnhc_exhibits@gov.nt.ca
NWT Archives
867-767-9347 Ext. 71211
nwtarchives@gov.nt.ca
Cultural Places Program
867-767-9347 Ext. 71252
archaeology@gov.nt.ca
Arts and Heritage Funding
867-767-9347 Ext. 71474
culturefund@gov.nt.ca