Reviews of Matthew Legacy (Loan Agency)

Julie White

Such a cool boat and Museum

Kairowastaken _

Great experience, loved that we could actually go abord!

Wade Watts

Offers the perfect outport views and feelings and nicely ties in some NL history. Beautiful area!

Louise Power

Great to see a sailing ship from the past and able to walk on board to see first hand how the sailors living spaces would have been

Christel de Vries

Being able to climb aboard the ship was the best part

Rita Cherkewski

Very cool and historical

Mathieu Masquelier

The museum itself was small, except for a giant room containing the 1:1 scale replica of the Matthew. This was not the one that sailed over from Bristol in 1997. This replica is more historically accurate. Unfortunately, the museum is unsure if they will put the ship back on the water or permanently indoors. Until then, there is no access to see the hold.

Harrison Pokrandt

Interesting museum about the ship, the Matthew, and the story leading up to the voyage. You can walk onto the ship & explore it too.

Mathieu Taggart

Its a small museum, but the star of the show is the full-size replica of The Matthew (Cabot's ship)

Daniel Harris

Very interesting exhibit!

Dawn Cutler-Stuckey

Great visit. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and the ship is a full scale replica of the first “Mathew”.

Simon C

Traditional Newfoundland harbour

Edward Power

One of the highlights of our trip was seeing The Mathew. They built an amazing replica for the 500th anniversary of its sailing into Bonavista, and the fact that the ship can still sail, and be lowered into the water again shows you how ingenious the design of the museum is. 'O bueno vista! '

Shannon Williams

The self guided tour is fun and a informative. I really liked that you are able to climb aboard the ship and walk around.

Wanda Arnett

Absolutely fantastic. The reproduction makes you feel like you are onboard and our guide was a fountain of knowledge.

Ali Baigy

Unfortunately the boat is indoors now, but it's presented in an informative and useful way.

Kevin Connolly

showed up to only be told theyre booked up for the day which is fine but there should be something stating on the website that you should call and book before hand. the lady at the desk was not that friendly and overall we felt very unwelcomed. also google doesnt have the right operating times.

Theo Beauchamp

Nice to ce. Too bad that it can't be outside. The self guided tour was very informative.

Scott

Amazing

Andrew Power

Very interesting,great replica of the Matthew.

Clowie Pelley

Great exhibit to catch a glimpse of the past.

Chantal And Art Perry

Very interesting

B Brooks

Just for the boat visit, it is totally worth it!

Denys Zlobin

There's a small exhibit and access to go on the Matthew

Gina Bunger

If you love ships and history you'll love this!

Ric Macnl

Closed for season. Even gift shop closed. Hmmmm. So I found some nice old buildings with a cannon plus got some crab on the wharf.

Alan Steed

Turned up just before close on the off season. Met by the wonderful Alan who gave us an incredible tour of the replica of the Matthew.

Benjamin Madill

Awesome piece of our Newfoundland History!

Marco Ballarin

Replica boat

Shelley Smith

Boat was totally enclosed in dry dock for repair.but we were allowed on board

janah fleury

Loved the history, and the replica was built to exact measurements of the original. It was intetesting to see how the building was built to accommodate the mast and sails of the ship. Thoroughly enjoyed entering this replica of John Cabot's ship.

Dwayne Vokey

Extremely interesting and a must see when in NFLD

Philip Ford

This was a lot of fun! The history of this ship is interesting and you get to actually walk around the replica of the Matthew.

Dean Whalen

A magnificent place to get a taste of history around John Cabot through the ship called the Matthew. The replica is kept indoor, so no matter the weather it is a nice to step onto it.

Karen “kokopelli” Haehn

The website and brochure say there is a guided tour. I arrived, paid and went through the exhibit. No guided tour. Just some signs to read on your own. When I spoke to the woman at the desk, she said the information is outdated. Not sure why they didn't update their website. If I had know I was paying to read the same information I could read off Wikipedia, I wouldn't have gone.

Glen Wolgemuth

Ship has been in dry dock for a long time so really didnt get to see the ship whole. Staff were very knowledgeable when you asked questions but if you didnt ask questions they weren't forthcoming. $7/person they should have been doing educational tours.

Maggie Kallion

Very cool replica of a 15th century ship sailed for the new world

Elisabeth Duggan

Full sized tall ship that you can get onboard. Very cool.

Andrew Rideout

A wonderful place to learn some history. The full-scale replica boat to explore is also amazing. Gift shop was nice too.

Di Marcko

Very interesting exhibit. Love the replica of the boat.

Dean Young

It was OK. Felt like a tourist trap.

Hannah H

Amazing experience and very friendly staff members :)

Gerry Cahill

Great bit of history. Just not much to it.

J. DiFederico-Rab

A fake boat that can't navigate. The lower part (the hold of the boat) is closed. You have to use your cell phone light to be able to see the inside of the rooms...more less no explanations. The personal is tired and not motivated to help or inform you.

Mike Wiseman

Awesome

Amanda Robichaud

Terrible service. Drive 4 hours to get here only to be turned away.

Danielle Best

Nice

Shirley Watson

It was amazing to see! Also, went on a boat tour, the sights were great our kids enjoyed seeing the puffins and whales. Would recommend for everyone.

Philip V

Worth visiting to appreciate the 15th century transportation. Good historical exhibits.

Jeffrey Dawson

Fantastic experience! 2nd I visited The Matthew - last time was in 2011 while it was still out dockside.. Bonavista staff does an incredible job !

trish rideout

Great info on the boat! Get to go on board and Wasnt too busy (september) guides where also there

joe chu

Great place to visit

Matt2Gaming

(Translated) “Small and expensive” The museum is relatively small and the highlight is the replica of the ship with which Matteo Caboto discovered Newfoundland. The small exhibition is nicely structured but quite modest, especially if you compare it to the rather high price. The exhibits were seen in a very short time. We would probably give the museum next time. (Original) “Klein und teuer” Das Museum ist relativ klein und das Highlight ist der Nachbau des Schiffes mit dem Matteo Caboto Neufundland entdeckt hat. Die kleine Ausstellung ist schön aufgebaut aber halt doch recht bescheiden insbesondere wenn man das dem doch recht hohen Preis gegenüberstellt. Man hat die Ausstellungsexponate in sehr kurzer Zeit gesehen. Wir würden uns das Museum wohl das nächste Mal schenken.

Tobias Randell

A lot of history there

Terry Walker

Amazing, real boat replica. Beautiful wood.

Mike Davis

Awesome place for an old world experience

Kevin McDonald

Pretty cool but only a replica of a replica and would be nice if more accessible.

Clyde Barfett

Brilliant reproduction of the Matthew

Richard Weigand

Well organized.. With great information!

jenny short

Excellent a must see was really impressed

Keith Falardeau

Great place to go to for the history of this area.

Patrick Bättig

(Translated) Site historically important for Canada and especially Terranova to which the Canadians hold a lot. (Original) Sito storicamente importante per il Canada e soprattutto Terranova a cui i Canadesi tengono Molto.

Ross Penton

Very interesting museum about John Cabot and the matthew replica.

CC W

Enjoyed the ease with which they explained the story.

Eugene Papail

Very cool and knowledgeable

Samantha Stables

Great tour! Lady was very informative and answered any questions we had and even took our pictures!

Richard Flower

It was fun