Nova Scotia Art & Culture - Museums
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1: Museum of Natural History, Halifax
Discover the natural wonders of Nova Scotia all under one roof in the heart of Halifax. Visitors to the Museum of Natural History will have lots to explore in all of our permanent galleries and changing exhibition areas. Check-out the real pilot whale skeleton from Sable Island; there's a life-size model of sei whale and leatherback turtle model overhead too. See Canada's oldest dinosaurs -- we .....
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2: Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg
The breath-taking Lunenburg waterfront is the home of the world-class Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. This Museum commemorates the fishing heritage of the Atlantic Coast of Canada. Housed in brightly painted red buildings, with floating vessels at wharfside, the Museum offers a host of attractions and nautical Gift Shop. Lunenburg is on the South Shore Region of Nova Scotia southwest of .....
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3: Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is the marine history division of the Nova Scotia Museum a family of 27 museums operated by the Province of Nova Scotia. The mandate of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic: to create for all an awareness, appreciation and understanding of Nova Scotia's marine heritage through collection, preservation, research, interpretation and exhibition. The Museum is .....
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4: Museum of Industry, Stellarton
Experience the History of Work at Work! What's the size of seven hockey rinks and houses more than 37,000 artifacts? The Museum of Industry in Stellarton, Nova Scotia is Atlantic Canada's largest museum! Visit us to experience the fascinating story of Nova Scotia's industrial workers, including unique machines, technology, and stories of sweat, grit, tears, tragedies and triumphs. Have .....
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5: Anne Murray Centre, Springhill
"From Springhill to the World." The Anne Murray Centre pays tribute to the achievements of Springhill's internationally acclaimed singing superstar, Anne Murray. A series of award-winning three-dimensional and audio-visual displays feature awards, memorabilia and highlights of her exciting career together with a special exhibit of the dramatic story of her hometown. The gift shop features quality .....
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6: Fundy Geological Museum, Parrsboro
Discover an Ancient World and see some of the oldest dinosaur bones in Canada. Meet some of the ancient creatures that lived here millions of years ago - the world's first reptiles, an ancestor of frogs, early dinosaurs, giant dragonflies and a sow-bug-like creature as long as a baseball bat. So many great fossils! Explore the Mineral Treasures of Nova Scotia, exposed when the great Fundy .....
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7: Cape Breton Miners' Museum, Glace Bay
Situated on one of the most picturesque coasts of Cape Breton Island, on a 15-acre site filled with wild roses and grasses, the Museum pays tribute to the region's long and rich history of coal mining. It is home to profound stories of miners and their families, and the resource that helped build a nation. The Museum is also home to the famous choir of miners - The Men of the Deeps. While .....
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8: Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Louisbourg
The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park is the crown jewel of the Canadian Park Service and the largest historical reconstruction in Canada. Fortress Louisbourg was built to protect France's interests in the new world and to serve as the centre of its massive seasonal fishing industry.Its location near the eastern tip of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia enabled it to serve not only as .....
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9: Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Baddeck
A unique exhibit complex where models, replicas, photo displays, artifacts, and films describe the fascinating life and work of Alexander Graham Bell. Special events such as Harvest Home complement the offering of activities on this site, situated on 10 hectares of landscaped grounds overlooking scenic Bras d'Or Lake and Baddeck Bay. Included with each experiment is a simple explanation as .....
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10: Springhill Miners' Museum, Springhill
Tour the depths of a Springhill coal mine, famous in song and legend, with knowledgeable guides. Hear stories of the disaster of 1891, the 1916 subterranean fire which raged through the galleries, the loss of 39 men in the 1956 explosion and the major "bump" in 1958 which killed 75 men. And be sure to visit the on-site museum to see unique artefacts of the history of the Town and its remarkable .....
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11: Acadien Museum, Cheticamp
The museum has a small display of relics of the Acadian people of this district, and demonstrations of wool carding, spinning, weaving and rug hooking. The main focus of this site is a craft shop featuring locally made hooked rugs. Acadian-style foods are prepared and served on the premises. Operated by: La Co-opérative Artisanale de Chéticamp
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12: Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum, Musquodoboit Harbour
The Musquodoboit Railway Museum is housed in a restored 1918 Intercolonial Railway station in the centre of Musquodoboit Harbour. It provides a beautiful example of our architectural heritage and an ideal home for our large collection of Nova Scotia railway memorabilia. The collection includes a caboose, a snowplow, a shunter and an old CP combination car. Also included are assorted baggage .....
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13: Historic Ottawa House by the Sea Museum, Parrsboro
HISTORIC OTTAWA HOUSE BY-THE-SEA MUSEUM - Built circa 1775, this Georgian-style dwelling overlooking island, beach and bay, was originally the focal point for world renowned shipbuilding and international trading businesses. In 1871, Sir Charles Tupper, Prime Minister and Father of Confederation, purchased and expanded the house as his summer residence for the next 18 years. After thriving for .....
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14: Yarmouth County Museum, Yarmouth
Award-winning museum and archives, plus historic Pelton-Fuller House. The third largest ship portrait collection in Canada. One of the largest costume collection in Nova Scotia. The largest non-institutional archives in Nova Scotia
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15: Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia, Yarmouth
Imagine the clang of the fire bell, the smell of smoke and the feel of hot steam as firefighters race to save close-built houses: the world of the firefighter in a province made of wood. You don't have to be a firefighter to appreciate the Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia in Yarmouth. Antique auto enthusiasts especially enjoy the important collection of vintage equipment: the pumpers, hose .....
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