How Unique We Still Are exhibit image.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Ta'n me'j Tel-keknuo'ltiek: How Unique We Still Are, on view at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, reflects how Mi’kmaw people remain connected to the lands and waters of Mi’kma’ki. This exhibit offers a platform for Mi’kmaw people to express their continued experiences with an understanding of the lands and the waters of Mi’kma’ki.

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...

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.

closeup of the fork-mosses

Mosses

New blog post from Dr. Sean R. Haughian, Curator of Botany - Mosses for minimalist green roofs

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