New Brunswick·Museum Road Trip
Ornithophobia is the abnormal and irrational fear of birds. Those who have this particular phobia may wish to steer clear of the Grand Manan Museum’s premier exhibit.
Explore the history of N.B.’s southernmost communities at Grand Manan Museum
Jordan Gill · CBC News
· Posted: Aug 23, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
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There’s little doubt why this exhibit is referred to as ‘the bird room.’ (Jordan Gill/CBC)
New Brunswick has more than 100 museums and heritage sites. In our summer series Museum Road Trip, CBC News is highlighting eight small-town historic places.
Ornithophobia is the abnormal and irrational fear of birds.
Those who have this particular phobia may wish to steer clear of the Grand Manan Museum’s premier exhibit, colloquially known as the bird room, officially as the Allen Moses Bird Collection, which features about 300 specimens that have been stuffed and mounted.
Phobic visitors aside, MJ Edwards, the museum’s executive director, said the exhibit is a hit.
“Most people find this their very favourite exhibit of the entire museum,” Edwards said.
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