Pjila'si gallery at the Museum of Natural History.

Nova Scotia Museum

The Nova Scotia Museum is responsible for the provincial collection of over one million artifacts and specimens. As well, we oversee the maintenance of more than 210 buildings, four floating vessels and nine locomotives. Our 28 incredible sites, together, tell the story of this province.

Pjila'si

A new permanent exhibit at the Museum of Natural History invites Nova Scotians to deepen their understanding of Mi'kmaw culture. Pjila'si, which means welcome in Mi'kmaw, is an interactive space that brings to life the knowledge, skills and adaptability of the Mi'kmaw people throughout history and to this day.

Events

June 4, 2025 to September 14, 2025
Sherbrooke Village, Sherbrooke
Experience your favourite village with a new twist this year. In partnership with Captured Escape...
June 25, 2025 to August 27, 2025
Museum of Industry, Stellarton
Wednesdays, 10 AM–3 PM, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,  and August 6, 13, 20, & 27. All skill...
July 2, 2025 to July 29, 2025
Shand House Museum, Windsor
10am-4pm, Admission by donation. July 1, 8,15, 22, 29.  Built in 1890 for newlyweds Clifford and...
July 4, 2025 to August 29, 2025
Sherbrooke Village, Sherbrooke
Start your weekend off with friends and family at Sherbrooke Village’s Victorian Nights when we...

Beach at Wasson Bluff.

Metal Detecting

We want to make sure everyone's enjoying the outdoors responsibly. Check out our blog post with metal detecting rules you need to follow in Nova Scotia - happy exploring!

Accessibility

The Nova Scotia Museum developed an overarching accessibility plan that will guide us to become more accessible. Each of our 28 sites will use this plan to develop their own plans based on their own accessibility needs.

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