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Explore vintage computers, robots and video games at this interesting museum, which will take visitors back to a time when computers could not even fit into a small room, let alone a pocket. Admission is free, and the museum is open year-round.
Address: 306 St George Street Annapolis Royal NS Canada B0S 1A0
 1 902 532-2546
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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 (4) 1 902 638-3118
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The Black community of Nova Scotia has a rich and remarkable history, and this centre celebrates that history with a variety of educational resources. The centre is dedicated to promoting and preserving Black culture. Guided tours, workshops, lectures, concerts, cultural portrayal and events are featured at this comprehensive cultural centre.
Address: 1149 Main Street Dartmouth NS Canada B2Z 1A8
Send an Email (1) 1 902 434-6223
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A unique, authentic and hands-on experience of history, this scaled-down reproduction of the working waterfront of Yarmouth's past is assembled with materials carefully preserved from the original Sweeney buildings. Guests are invited to tour the sheds, decks, extensive archives, and even a coastal freighter.
Address: 112 Water St. Yarmouth NS CAN B5A 1L5
Send an Email 1 902 742-3457
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The Great Hall of the Clans
This museum is dedicated to Scottish history and culture from early times to the present day, including the history of the great migration from the Highlands. There are performances and figures dressed in the costumes of the clans who came to settle the Cape Breton area. Send an Email (7)
1 902 295-3441
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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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242 Victoria Rd.
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, B4V 3X9
Dean Wile's wool carding mill (built in 1860)ran 24 hours a day, six days a week during the peak period of May. As many as five women at a time ran the machine-driven process. The building contains the original machinery, powered by an overshot waterwheel.
Open June 1 - Septemer 30, donations welcomed. Send an Email (1)
1 902 424-7398
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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, located on the CFB Halifax naval base, showcases a collections of artifacts reflecting Atlantic Canada's naval past, present and future, including weapons, medals, uniforms, artwork, documents and more. Open year-round.
Address: 2725 Gottigen Street Halifax NS Canada B3K 5X5
Send an Email (13) 1 902 427-0550
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Glace Bay Heritage Museum
Vibrant heritage museum in the restored former Old Town Hall (c 1903). Exhibits include Glace Bay Harbour c 1940 during the heyday of swordfishing, and a working pit pony; rotating displays on day-to-day life.
Address: 14 McKeen St Glace Bay NS
Send an Email (7) 1 902 842-5345
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Acadian, cultural, genealogical and visitor information centre. The museum’s theme joins the story of the settlement of Cheticamp and the story of the hooked rugs. Guided tours. French spoken. Admission charged.
Address: 15584 Main St Cheticamp NS
Send an Email (3) 1 902 224-1579
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Small display of relics of the Acadian people of this area. Demonstrations of wool carding, spinning, weaving and rug hooking. Craft shop featuring locally-made hooked rugs. Acadian-style food served. French spoken. Admission free, donations welcome.
Address: 15067 Main St, PO Box 98 Cheticamp NS B0E 1H0
Send an Email (9) 1 902 224-2170
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Explore yesteryear in this 1800's Georgian home, one of Digby's oldest buildings. Local history is emphasized here, and the many attractions of the museum include period furnishings, photographs, maps, artifacts, paintings, archives and other fascinating exhibits. Admission is by donation.
Address: 95 Montague Row Digby NS Canada B0V 1A0
Send an Email (2) 1 902 245-6322
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The Rev. Dr McCulloch was the founder of Pictou Academy and the first president of Dalhousie College. He was interested in many things and this is reflected in the exhibits here including a chemistry set, bird collection and a fine library. The Hector Centre has local historical and craft exhibits and houses family and community histories including many sorts of records for those researching family history.
Address: 86 & 100 Old Haliburton Rd. Pictou NS
1 902 485-1150
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Amos Seaman was an 18th-century merchant who came from Minudie and the life and times of he and his family is commemorated at this museum, located in a former one-room schoolhouse. The museum also offers a walking tour of the area.
Address: 5558 Barronsfield Road, Minudie River Hebert NS Canada B0L 1G0
1 902 251-2289
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Sharing the Margeson building with the Berwick Tourism Bureau, this museum promotes the history of the Annapolis Valley apple industry. The centre and gift shop are open from June to early September.
Address: 173 Commercial St. Berwick NS CAN B0P 1E0
Send an Email 1 902 538-9229
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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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This historic house and estate, located between Dartmouth and Windsor on Route 1, is a true Georgian-style development that was built in 1813 for Attorney-General Richard John Uniacke. The property has seven scenic walking trails that can be enjoyed any time of year. The house, which is open from June to mid-October, gives visitors a feel for the lives on 19th century Nova Scotian gentry. The tea room in the basement is operated by knowledgeable museum interpreters.
Address: Route 1 Mount Uniacke NS Canada
1 902 866-0032
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In 1816 William Ross, an army captain, and his wife Mary arrived with 172 disbanded soldiers to settle in the interior of N.S. The 60-acre site includes a vintage store, farmhouse, barns and workshops, village school, a blacksmith's shop and a cooper's shop. Horse-drawn wagon rides, demonstrations and farm animals make for a day of fun on this working farm. Open June 1 to October 15.
Address: 4568 Hwy 12 New Ross Nova Scotia Canada B0J 2M0
Send an Email (7) 1 902 689-2210
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Amos Pewter is an active workshop that not only showcases its products, but has interpretive panels and displays that delve into the history of pewter and explain the techniques, both classic and contemporary, used to make and market pewter. Visitors are welcome to explore the surrounding gardens and browse through the adjoining store.
Address: 589 Main Street Mahone Bay NS Canada B0J 2E0
Send an Email 1 902 624-9547
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