Our Museums
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. (Image: Black Loyalist Heritage Centre)
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 100 artifacts and specimens that reflect the diversity of the province's culture and heritage.
Events
July 5, 2022 to August 25, 2022
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg
Returning! Glimpses
July 5,7,12,14
Aug 16,18,25,
Cost: TBA
Time: 7:30 pm
Tickets available at FMA...
August 8, 2022 to August 12, 2022
Highland Village Museum, Iona
Stòras a' Bhaile Gaelic Folklife School will bring together native Gaelic Speakers, Gaelic learners...
August 9, 2022
Le Village historique acadien, Lower West Pubnico
Participez à la recherche de trésors dans la communauté et ramenez des photos de téléphones de ces...
August 9, 2022
Le Village historique acadien, Lower West Pubnico
Hunt for treasures in the community and return with cell phone photos of the items.
Teams of two. ...
Emancipation Day
Nova Scotia marks August 1 as Emancipation Day to honour the anniversary of the British parliament's decision to abolish slavery across its empire in 1834.
Publications
Research is one of the fundamental activities of the Nova Scotia Museum. Our publications are available electronically through an Open Journal System catalogue hosted by Dalhousie University.
Learning at home
We have plenty of ways to keep learning at home through our online activities, exhibits and videos.
Social media
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Unlimited Visits
Come for an hour or stay for the day. The choice is yours with an Annual Pass.