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Nova Scotia Museum

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From experiencing daily life in an authentic nineteenth century village, to reliving tales of the high seas in a captain’s cabin, the Nova Scotia Museum will transport you to times and places you’ve never been before — and will want to return to again and again.
Events Guide
Museum Events

Find out what's happening through August 2008. Walks, talks, new exhibits and more! Also sign up to receive museum event updates by e-mail!
Amphibians
Reptiles and Amphibians Collection

In the water or on land there are many different amphibians and reptiles to be found through out Nova Scotia! These amazing creatures occupy a crucial place in the natural order. They are important cogs that keep nature’s gears smoothly turning.

The Poison Plant Patch

Spring is in the air! Before you head outdoors take some time to learn about the deadly beauty of common wildflowers of the Northeast, along with numerous other dangerous plants and the medical symptoms of poisoning.
Museum Pass
Get your Nova Scotia Museum Pass
Your 1 ticket to 27 provincial museums. Explore our rich natural and cultural heritage. Great Value!  Great Fun!
Learning Resource Guide
Educators
Immerse your students in Nova Scotia's rich cultural and natural heritage. Review the NEW Learning Resources Catalogue for 2007-2008. And Sign-up for Museum-Education Updates.
Nova Scotia's Heritage Strategy
Nova Scotia's Heritage Strategy

A Treasured Past, A Precious Future - Nova Scotia’s first provincial heritage strategy - provides a vision and framework, to manage heritage resources in a more co-ordinated, effective way over the next five years.

  Did you know?

Halifax vs.Louisbourg:
The Final Siege
June 3 - Nov. 2

Don’t miss this compelling anniversary exhibit, which examines the major turning point in the tug-of-war for North America between England and France. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Courthouse Concerts
Sherbrooke Village

Concerts will be held Thursday evenings from July 3 to August 21, and on Fridays, July 4 and from August 29 to September 26. Concerts will revert to Thursdays in October, with the final concert of the season being the Road to Celtic Colours Ceilidh on October 9. All concerts start at 7:30pm.