From The Fairmont Algonquin Best Nearby History Museums (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: St. Andrews, NB Huntsman Marine Science Centre Aquarium & Museum (Attractions & Activities - History Museums) 1 Lower Campus Rd, St. Andrews  NB  E5B 2L7 • 506-529-1202 Distance: ~1.421 km         Description: In the early 1900s, Canada's first marine science laboratory was established in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. The facility opened for visitors in its present form in 1969. The center's research specialties are aquaculture studies and Atlantic salmon breeding stock development. Families will enjoy visiting the salt and freshwater aquariums, with exhibits including a family of harbor seals, a terrarium with amphibians and reptiles and a large "petting pool." Ross Memorial Museum (Attractions & Activities - History Museums) 188 Montague St, St. Andrews  NB  E5B 1J2 • 506-529-5124 Distance: ~1.452 km         Description: An easy two-block walk from downtown St. Andrews will bring you to this charming house museum. In 1938 Americans Henry Phipps Ross and his wife Sarah purchased the 1824 Georgian mansion known as "Chestnut Hall" specifically as a museum for their collection of artifacts gathered over a lifetime of world travel. Handcrafted furniture, oriental rugs and paintings by American and Canadian artists are some of the beautiful decorative arts on display. Tours are available in French and English. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.