The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is operated by the Culture and Heritage Division of the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, Government of the Northwest Territories. Although the centre is widely known as the territorial museum, it is also home to the NWT Archives, as well as housing other Culture and Heritage Division functions such as funding programs, geographic names, and archaeology research and permitting. School programs, talks, and various events are hosted and delivered free of charge as part of museum services.

The PWNHC also administers various educational programs, online exhibits, and technical support across the Northwest Territories in order to support culture and heritage activities of its residents.

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