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.
October is Mi'kmaw History Month
Treaty Day, (October 1st) marks the beginning of Mi'kmaw History Month in Nova Scotia. Its purpose is to promote public awareness about the Mi'kmaw culture and heritage for all citizens of Nova Scotia.
Events
September 13, 2024 to November 3, 2024
Museum of Natural History, Halifax
Light in the Forest is a multi-media immersive experience that explores the intersection of Art,...
October 3, 2024 to November 3, 2024
Ross Farm Museum, New Ross
The Every Child Matters project is a collaboration between the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia...
October 15, 2024
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
Catherine McCarthy and Dachia Joudrey, Friends of McNabs Island Society
Tuesday Night Talk, free
6:...
October 16, 2024
Highland Village Museum, Iona
Many hands make light work as the saying goes. Join us as we share how the Gaels prepared woven...
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.
Mosses
New blog post from Dr. Sean R. Haughian, Curator of Botany - Mosses for minimalist green roofs
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