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.

"Remember Me”

Amid the widespread devastation of the Halifax Explosion – nearly 2000 lives lost and entire neighbourhoods razed – it’s sometimes easy to overlook the stories of the families themselves. This mug belonged to the Swetnams, who lived in North End Halifax.