About canada.museum
canada.museum is a public-interest project — a free, comprehensive directory of Canadian museums, built with AI and curated by people.
The Technology
Built on a modern, open stack designed for national scale and low cost:
- Next.js — fast, server-rendered pages
- Supabase — open-source PostgreSQL database
- Vercel — deployed in Montréal
- Google Maps — location and mapping
- Claude + ChatGPT — AI-assisted development
Runs on Canadian infrastructure (AWS Canada Central · Montréal region)
Built Differently
canada.museum combines AI-assisted development with human editorial oversight.
Every listing is reviewed and verified by people with direct knowledge of the cultural sector. Museums can update their own listings, helping keep information current.
New institutions can be submitted for evaluation — know a museum that should be included?
AI supports the infrastructure; human oversight ensures the data remains accurate, fair, and trustworthy.
Why It Matters
Canada has more than 2,500 museums, galleries, and heritage sites — yet many remain invisible to the people who live nearby.
This directory exists to change that — connecting people with cultural institutions across every province and territory.
Partners & Supporters
We are seeking founding sponsors, distribution partners, and cultural collaborators.
Get in touch →À propos de canada.museum
canada.museum est un projet d’intérêt public — un répertoire gratuit des musées canadiens, conçu avec l’aide de l’IA et organisé par des humains.
La technologie
- Next.js — pages rapides
- Supabase — base PostgreSQL open source
- Vercel — déployé à Montréal
- Google Maps — cartographie
- Claude + ChatGPT — développement assisté
Infrastructure canadienne · AWS Canada Central
Une approche différente
Chaque fiche est examinée et validée par des experts du secteur culturel.
Les musées peuvent maintenir leur propre fiche. De nouvelles institutions peuvent être soumises — vous connaissez un musée à ajouter?
L’IA soutient l’infrastructure ; la supervision humaine garantit des données fiables.
Pourquoi c’est important
Plus de 2 500 institutions culturelles existent au Canada — mais plusieurs restent difficiles à découvrir.
canada.museum vise à les rendre visibles, accessibles et utiles.