Planned closures
The Museum of Natural History will be closed for building upgrades on July 27 to 28, August 4 to 5, and September 8 to 11, 2026. Thank you for your understanding.
Museum team and visitors heading down the beach on horseback.
Museum exhibit displaying an antique car

From Factories to Offices

Exhibition
These exhibits show industries that shaped Nova Scotia, highlighting both achievements and challenges. World wars temporarily boosted production, with women taking on vital roles operating lathes and presses. After World War II, government incentives supported manufacturing. A visitor favourite is our 1963 Volvo Canadian, a Class B sedan and the first to roll of the assembly line at Volvo’s Dartmouth plant.

As traditional industries declined, service and knowledge-based industries grew to meet the needs of a new consumer class. Explore examples of office work, hairdressing, tourism, and evolving modern industries.

Location

Museum of Industry, Stellarton

Date

Always on

Pricing

Regular admission rates apply