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.
Remembrance Day
Museum hours vary from site to site. Please check individual site hours online before visiting on November 11th.
Events
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
Social media
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