The Anne Murray Centre Turns 25

Anne Murray grew up in the small Nova Scotia coal mining town of Springhill, far, far away from the glitter and glamour of Hollywood. Yet her breathtaking flight to fame has made Anne Murray a household name in entertainment capitals of the world, and she has amassed more musical awards and accolades than almost any female singer in history.

The Anne Murray Centre showcases the incredible life and times of Springhill's internationally acclaimed songstress Anne Murray. Step into the remarkable story of this Canadian icon and take an intimate look at her humble beginnings, flight to fame, and enduring contributions to the world of music.

Pictured is Rotarian Pam Harrison with Anne at the 25th Anniversary celebration.

The Anne Murray Centre is a non-profit organization and is a registered Canadian charity. All of the revenue generated from the operation of the Centre is used to provide employment for local people and for the ongoing maintenance of the Centre

The original initiative for the Anne Murray Centre came from volunteer members of the Springhill Industrial Commission and the Cumberland Regional Development Authority. They envisaged such a Centre as a catalyst to stimulate the economy of the community, and promote awareness of the music of Nova Scotia and Canada through the public presentation of Anne Murray’s life and career achievements.

The Anne Murray Centre has fulfilled Anne's wish to contribute in a unique manner to her hometown, which has suffered through two mine disasters and two devastating fires since 1956. Anne’s mother Marion kept several personal artifacts and CBC contributed to the professional items. 

Since opening its doors in July of 1989, the Anne Murray Centre has welcomed more than 400,000 visitors from around the world