Rachel Barrett was a 12 year old student at the African School in Halifax when she made this sampler in 1845.

 

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.

African School sampler

Rachel Barrett was a 12 year old student at the African School in Halifax when she made this sampler in 1845. This may be the only known Canadian sampler work made at a school for African students. Blog post by Curator Lisa Bower.

Events

January 20, 2025 to June 23, 2025
Fundy Geological Museum, Parrsboro
Every Monday 10am – 1:30pm Fundy Geological Museum – Multi Purpose Room Join the Beachside Rug...
January 23, 2025 to April 3, 2025
Fundy Geological Museum, Parrsboro
Every Thursday 11am – 6:30pm Catch Flippin’ Mike’s Gourmet Burgers & Fries Food Truck at the...
February 17, 2025
Museum of Industry, Stellarton
Nora Madeline Bernard (1935–2007) was a Mi’kmaq activist from Millbrook First Nation. She played a...
February 17, 2025
Museum of Industry, Stellarton
 2025 Honouree: Nora Bernard Nora Madeline Bernard (1935–2007) was a Mi’kmaq activist from...

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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Nova Scotia Museum Research Grants Program 

The Nova Scotia Museum Research Grant Program, administered by the museum's board of governors, annually contributes funding toward research projects that improve Nova Scotians' understanding of our natural and cultural history

 

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