The capital campaign supporting the development and revitalization of the New Brunswick Museum received a big contribution earlier this week.

Irving Oil made a $1.5-million donation to Making History Now, as renovations and expansion continues at the Douglas Avenue location.

“This extraordinary gift from Irving Oil is a powerful vote of confidence in the future of the New Brunswick Museum,” said museum board of directors chair Tracy Clinch in a press release.

“Irving Oil has a long-standing commitment to our province, and their leadership support brings us significantly closer to realizing a museum that will serve New Brunswickers for generations.”

Irving Oil president and CEO Jeff Matthews said the company was proud to support a project showcasing the history of New Brunswick.

“The transformation of Canada’s oldest continuing museum will leave a lasting legacy in preserving our provincial heritage,” Matthews said in a release.

When completed, the New Brunswick Museum will offer more than 134,000 square feet of space, including a new accessible main entrance, expanded galleries and exhibition spaces, a 118-seat auditorium, a rooftop terrace and much more.

Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2028.