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Seal Island Lighthouse Museum
The original lens fromt he Sea Island Lighthouse and other artifacts highlight the life and history. Beautiful view from the top of the Lighthouse.
Address: Route 3 Barrington NS
 Send an Email (1)  1 902 637-2185
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This gallery is located in a renovated heritage building and houses a fine collection of contemporary and period art from Nova Scotia, Canada and the world. There is an excellent collection of folk art and a changing variety of temporary exhibitions.
Address: 1741 Hollis Street Halifax NS B3J 3C8
Send an Email (16) 1 902 424-3002
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Located in the former CN Rail Station building in Antigonish, this museum has a number of displays that showcase the history of this important municipality.
Address: 20 East Main Street Antigonish NS Canada B2G 2E9
Send an Email (2) 1 902 863-6160
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This museum represents civilian and military aviation in Canada and the world. They have an impressive collection of aviation artifacts, simulators, weaponry and aircraft, including a CF-104 Starfighter. Browse through medals, uniforms and other important memorabilia. Open daily from 9am to 5pm.
Address: Halifax International Airport, 1658 Bedford Highway Halifax (Bedford) NS Canada B4A 3X5
Send an Email (6) 1 902 873-3773
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Spend a day in an authentic one-room school house, complete with old pine desks, an organ, an antique school book collection and numerous old photos, artifacts and memorabilia from the olden days. Also on display is a collection of Aboriginal crafts and a genuine Acadian clay oven. Admission is free. Open May 17 to September 2.
Address: 2663 Highway 201 Tupperville NS Canada B0S 1C0
Send an Email 1 902 665-2427
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Providing a history of the Mulgrave area, this museum is open to the public from June to September. Built as a replica of the Scotia II ferry, this building also houses a visitor information centre and gift shop.
Address: 54 Loggie St. Mulgrave NS CAN B0E 2G0
1 902 747-2788
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In the former train station. Focus is on the history and heritage of the town of Sydney Mines, steel making and coal mining. 300-million-year-old plant fossils from the Sydney coal field. Fossil museum opening July 2004.
Address: Off Legatto St Sydney Mines NS
1 902 544-0992
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Jeddore Oyster Ponds is home to this Nova Scotian inshore fisherman's house. It was built in the early 1900s and features many items used daily by its previous occupants.
Address: 58 Navy Pool Loop Jeddore Oyster Ponds NS B0J 1W0
Send an Email 1 902 889-2053
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Churchill House and Marine Memorial Room
Located in Hantsport, formerly one of the largest ship-building ports in the World, this museum celebrates the regions past nautical glory. The house, built by ship builder Ezra Churchill in 1860, exhibits traditional Victorian architecture that is fascinating to explore. Open June 15 to August 31. Admission is free.
Address: Main Street Hantsport NS Canada B0P 1P0
1 902 684-9527
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This museum offers the once-in-a-lifetime chance to tour an actual mine, Oceans Deep Colliery, with the help of true former miners. The authentic miner's village has a variety of displays and exhibits that reflect the lives and important contributions of coal miners. Browse through the miner's store and tour the home of an early miner.
Address: 42 Birkley Street Glace Bay NS Canada B1A 5T8
Send an Email (3) 1 902 849-4522
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La Pirogue Fisheries Museum
Exhibits and interactive displays on the fishing industry of the area, rag rug demonstrations, Acadian homestead and Gallery of the Sea. Bilingual. Admission adult $5, senior/child $4 and family and group rates.
Address: . Cheticamp NS
Send an Email (3) 1 902 224-3349
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Watson Smith & Sons Tinsmith Shop & Harware Museum
This working tinshop produces milk and cream cans, and guests can see the process for themselves during a visit. The tinshop also has a hardware museum showcasing tools throughout the years.
Address: Main Street Shubenacadie NS Canada
1 902 758-5228
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This museum is located in Grove Cottage, which was built in 1831 and was the family home of Senator R.B. Dickey one of the Fathers of Confederation. Features include an art gallery and research room, and the natural and social history of the area is profiled with an emphasis on the industrial development of the area.
Address: 150 Church Street Amherst NS Canada B4H 3C4
Send an Email (1) 1 902 667-2561
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Chestico Museum & Historical Society
The former Harbourview School houses museum artifacts and historical/genealogical records related to early settlers of the Port Hood area. Admission free, donations welcome.
Address: 8095 Route 19 Port Hood NS
1 902 787-2244
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This museum is dedicated to the early Scottish settlers of this area. There are ten historic buildings including houses, a mill, a schoolhouse and a forge. Costumed guides are on hand to answer questions.
Address: 4119 Rte. 223 Iona NS Canada B2C 1A3
Send an Email (3) 1 902 725-2272
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Islands Museum
Located just west of Tiverton, this museum and tourism centre features a model fish house, as well as exhibits explaining the history of Tiverton, Long Island and Brier Island. Open June 1 to October 15.
Address: Route 217 West of Tiverton NS Canada
1 902 839-2853
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Musquodoboit Railway Museum
This museum tells the story of Nova Scotia's railways, and is of interest to anyone whether or not they are a railway enthusiast. There are five railway cars and various artifacts from the days when the railways was the major form of transportation.
Address: Main St. Rte. 7. Box 303 Musquodoboit Harbour NS B0J 2L0
1 902 889-2689
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Pictou County Sports Heritage Hall of Fame
Established in 1989, this museum is dedicated to honouring the athletes, past and present, of Pictou County. A variety of items are showcased, including newspaper clippings, sport memorabilia, jerseys, photographs, medals, awards and more.
Address: 29 Power Plant Road Trenton NS Canada B0K 1X0
1 902 755-1755
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Located on the shores of the Meteghan River, this interpretive museum is set in a restored water-powered sawmill. The sawmill is one of the last functioning mills of its kind in North America. The property includes a picnic area and a gift shop. Guided tours are available in English and French.
Address: 728 Maza Road Bangor NS Canada
1 877 462-5273
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Candle in the Window Vintage Museum
At the height of naval transport, Port George earned the reputation of a prosperous shipping town. That heritage is commemorated at this museum, which depicts history dating back to the 1700's all the way to the present day. Numerous items are on display, including photographs, portraits, antiques, genealogical resources and collectibles. Guided tours are available. Open from June 1 to October 1.
Address: 12386 Shore Road East Port George NS Canada B0S 1P0
1 902 825-6665
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The Hon. Charles R. Prescott built this gracious Georgian-style house about 1814 and surrounded it with extensive gardens. He introduced better varieties of apples and established the Fruit Growers' Association. His great-grand daughter restored the house in the 1930s and added her collection of early needlework samplers and what is considered to be one of the best collection of tribal Oriental carpets in Canada.
Open June 1 - October 15, admission charged.
Address: 1633 Starr's Point Rd, Port Williams NS B0P 1T0
Send an Email (2) 1 902 542-3984
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Located on That was once the largest Naval Training base in the British Commonwealth, this museum has an impressive display of military and war-related artifacts. A small admission fee is charged, and the museum is open from June 15 to September 30.
Address: 726 Broadway, highway 1, Cornwallis Park Cornwallis NS Canada B0S 1H0
Send an Email (3) 1 902 638-3118
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