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.
Pjila'si
A new permanent exhibit at the Museum of Natural History invites Nova Scotians to deepen their understanding of Mi'kmaw culture. Pjila'si, which means welcome in Mi'kmaw, is an interactive space that brings to life the knowledge, skills and adaptability of the Mi'kmaw people throughout history and to this day.
Events
October 7, 2025
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE
Mr. Black will talk from his latest book, Oceans of Fate: Peace and Peril...
October 7, 2025 to December 16, 2025
Museum of Industry, Stellarton
A playful, hands-on program designed for children under 5 and their caregivers. Each week,...
October 8, 2025
Highland Village Museum, Iona
7:00PM
Kick-off Celtic Colours early with a talk by well-known fiddler, Stan Chapman.
For more than...
October 14, 2025
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE
Steve Skafte is a writer and photographer from Bridgetown, Nova Scotia,...
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.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
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