THE MATTHEW LEGACY
START YOUR VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
2025 Seasonal Employment Opportunity
The Matthew Legacy is looking to fill a number of positions for the 2025 season. Positions available are seasonal full-time, part-time, student and youth (under the age of 30). Apply online for one or more positions.
If you do not want to apply online you may print a copy of the application (click here) or you can pick up a copy of the application in person at the Bonavista Town Hall (95 Church Street).
View each full job description below:
☐ ADMISSION CLERK / GIFT STORE CLERK (PART-TIME)
☐ MUSEUM INTERPRETER
☐ ADMISSION CLERK
☐ GIFT STORE CLERK
☐ MAINTENANCE / JANITORIAL
☐ STUDENT / YOUTH UNDER 30 - Pending Funding Approval
DEADLINE - APRIL 4, 2025 - 4:30 PM
A truly amazing journey in time
In 1497, a small wooden ship called the Matthew set sail from Bristol, England destined for the Far East. Onboard was the Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto with a crew of around twenty men. Within six weeks, they made landfall. They landed, not as intended in the fabled land of Cathay, but on the shores of the New World.
Here, they discovered a treasure that would change the course of history. Come, discover the story of Caboto and his crew.
19
crewe members
Cabot sailed under the flag of England from Bristol. The ship, The Matthew, had a crew of just 19 men. Cabot led a fearful crew, with reports suggesting they never ventured more than a crossbow’s shot into the land.
A Voyage of Discovery
ton vessel
50
Cabot’s ship was named the Matthew, almost certainly after his wife Mattea. It was a navicula, meaning a relatively small vessel, of 50 toneles – able to carry 50 tons of wine or other cargo.
35
days at sea
On 2nd May 1497 Cabot set sail from Bristol England. He planned to sail west across the Atlantic and find a route to China and the Indies. His voyage to the New Found Land took him 35 days.
Hours
Regular Season
June – September
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
* subject to change without notice
Off-Season
October – April
By appointment only
May / September
Reduced hours
Fees
Adult: $7.00
Kids: $3.00 (ages 6-12)
Kids 5 and under: Free
Students: $6.00
Seniors: $6.00
* subject to change without notice
Groups
We welcome group tours for guided and self-guided exploration of our site. Guided tours should be scheduled at least one week in advance. Please contact us for group pricing.