Wallace MacAskill Museum
Wallace MacAskill Museum
Open Gallery

St Peter's & Area

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About

Birthplace of famed marine photographer Wallace R. MacAskill. Wooden building (c 1880) with turn-of-the-century furnishings, over 100 MacAskill photographs, and a large camera collection; features his life, career and sailing hobby.

Amenities

  • Gift Shop
  • Parking Available
  • Picnic Area
  • Walk-ins Welcome
  • Wheelchair Accessible

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