Events
December 2, 2025 to April 28, 2026
Knots and Knits: Free Drop-in Sessions!
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
Tuesdays, 1 pm to 3 pm
Our popular social crafting sessions continue as the winter months move into spring!
Join us for Knots and Knits where fellow knitters can bring their own knitting or needle...
January 24, 2026 to January 25, 2026
Winter Frolic
Ross Farm Museum, New Ross
This weekend at the Ross Farm Museum, we invite you to join us for our Winter Frolic weekend. Don’t forget to bring your own sledding equipment and have fun on our popular sledding hill, located by...
January 28, 2026
Natural History Collage Night - Fantastic Creatures
Museum of Natural History, Halifax
6 pm to 9 pm
Join us for a relaxing evening of creativity and exploration at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History creating collages inspired by the wonders of nature! The evening will be hosted...
February 17, 2026
Pirates of the Atlantic: History and Myth
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
Dan Conlin
Tuesday Night Talk
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Dan Conlin, author of the book “Pirates of the Atlantic” will present a richly illustrated talk of the real history of pirates in Nova Scotia and the...
February 19, 2026
Spoon-Making Workshop
Ross Farm Museum, New Ross
Join us on Thursday, February 19th, for this workshop, which is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to those with some experience. All tools and supplies will be provided.
February 24, 2026
When Things Go Wrong South of 60°: Stories from Antarctica & the Southern Ocean
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
Stephi Walker
Tuesday Night Talk
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Stephi Walker has spent ten years working as a guide and expedition leader in Antarctica. People often ask: do things ever go wrong? The answer is...
February 27, 2026
Ram-Head Poker Workshop
Ross Farm Museum, New Ross
On Friday, February 27th, participate in this one-on-one workshop, where you will create a ram-headed fire poker while learning essential techniques in traditional blacksmithing.
March 3, 2026
Pilotage in Halifax Harbour
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
Ross MacFadden (Pilot) and Ian Wallace (Launch Master)
Tuesday Night Talk
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
How does a Harbour Pilot and Launch Master navigate the Halifax Harbour? Join us to explore how commercial...
March 10, 2026
Building the Ocean Terminals and Rail Cut Through Halifax
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
Bob Chaulk
Tuesday Night Talk
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Halifax was founded for the Royal Navy. For 150 years, it was defined by the British military. But, at the beginning of the 20th century, the British...