Our 27 Museums
The Nova Scotia Museum includes 27 family-friendly museum sites where visitors of all ages can enjoy exhibitions, programs, and activities that educate as well as entertain.
Our Favourite Objects
Nova Scotians and people around the world can experience part of the province's expansive museum collection online, from Jurassic-aged fossils to Mi'kmaq moose hair embroidery. Nova Scotia Made, Nova Scotia Used, Nova Scotia Found is a virtual exhibit showcasing images and information about 100 artifacts and specimens that reflect the diversity of the province's culture and heritage.
Events
to June 26, 2015
Museum of Industry, Stellarton
Tuesdays after school
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Ages 5 yrs. & older
Free Admission
No registration...
January 23, 2015 to January 24, 2015
Ross Farm Museum, New Ross
This weekend our interpreters will be demonstrating how to make a wooden toboggan.
For additional...
January 26, 2015
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
7:30 pm
Join singer/songwriter David Stone for an evening of songs based around the life of...
January 27, 2015
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
7:00 pm
Please join NSLPS at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic theatre on January 28, 7pm for a...
What's new
Learn more botany in Nova Scotia in our newest epub Nova Scotia Plants - available for download.
Be Social
Research Grants
The Nova Scotia Museum Research Grant Program is now accepting applications for 2015.
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Unlimited Visits
Come for an hour or stay for the day. The choice is yours with a Nova Scotia Museum Annual Pass.