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Some ships are historical artifacts. CSS Acadia is a legend. Launched in 1913, Acadia is the only surviving vessel to have served the Royal Canadian Navy during both World Wars and the only vessel still afloat today that survived the Halifax Explosion. #BuiltDifferent #CSSAcadia #NovaScotia

Pjila'si, meaning "welcome" in Mi'kmaw, is an interactive space that celebrates Mi'kmaw culture. It brings to life the knowledge, skills & adaptability of the Mi'kmaw people throughout history and to this day. Now on view at the Museum of Natural History. naturalhistory.novascotia.ca/whats-on/pji...

Ta'n me'j Tel-keknuo'ltiek: How Unique We Still Are, now on view at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, reflects how Mi’kmaw people remain connected to the lands & waters of Mi’kma’ki. maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/whats-on/tan...

Sherbrooke Village - open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. In the 1860s, timber, tall ships and gold ruled life along the St. Mary’s River, today, the picturesque village still stands proud, just as it did more than 100 years ago. sherbrookevillage.novascotia.ca

You found an old coin. Now what? In Nova Scotia, any Heritage Object belongs to the Crown. If you find something that looks old, STOP. Don't dig it up! Removing it from its "context" destroys the historical data archaeologists use to understand our past.

For over 400 years, African Nova Scotians have shaped our province’s relationship with the ocean—working as shipbuilders, sailors, fishers, navigators, and harbor workers. Yet, these vital stories have too often been left out of our maritime history. blackloyalist.novascotia.ca/whats-on/we-...

Nova Scotia's deep waters are home to fascinating soft corals that help support marine ecosystems. Explore specimens from the Nova Scotia Museum's Zoology Collection and learn why these deep-sea habitats are so important, and increasingly at risk. museum.novascotia.ca/stories/soft...

Birds of a feather: Warbler Wednesday These closely related warblers don’t look alike but are both often found along NS roads. The brazen Northern Yellow Warbler (Setophaga aestiva) in Photo 1 is often found in alders and shrubs. Its “cousin”, the Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica)

Of course, reusable shopping bags and baskets are nothing new. But there are few examples to rival this basket made in the 1800s from ash splints, sweet grass and cotton fibre.

The Dory Shop Museum - open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm. Step into this authentic harbour-side dory factory to discover the historic Shelburne Dory and the world of the Grand Banks fishery as it existed from 1880 to 1971. doryshop.novascotia.ca

Can I use my metal detector in Nova Scotia? The short answer is: Yes, but there are rules you need to know! Nova Scotia is rich in history, and our laws are designed to protect Heritage Objects for everyone. museum.novascotia.ca/stories/meta...

Work with us! We are hiring a Curator of Interpretation position at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic! Application deadline is July 13, 2026. #Halifax jobs.novascotia.ca/job/HALIFAX-...

Spend Canada Day at a Museum. Check out what's on, across our family of sites, and plan your first summer road trip! museum.novascotia.ca/whats-on

Experience the Nova Scotia Museum with the Canada Strong Pass Program from June 19 to September 7, 2026. The Pass includes: ✅Free admission for those 17 and under ✅50% discount on admission for those 18 to 24 years old Plan your visit today! museum.novascotia.ca/visit

Unexpected closure: Due to unforeseen circumstances Uniacke Estate Museum will be closed to the public tomorrow Thursday 25 June 2026. Trails and grounds will remain open as usual.

This Thursday night! June 25th, free admission 4:30-8:30pm. Join us for tours of the dinosaurs or enjoy the exhibits yourself! #MNH #Halifax #NovaScotia #Museum #Free

In June 1963, a circus ship burst into flames at the Yarmouth wharf. Discover the story of the Circus Ship Fire, the dramatic sinking of The Fleurus and the heroes who saved the day at the Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia. firefightersmuseum.novascotia.ca/stories/circ...

Fun little before and after close up of an archaeological textile from the 1600s. @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social @nsmarchaeology.bsky.social

Museum of Natural History - Celebrate the remarkable diversity of Nova Scotia's natural world. Join them for Museum Night Live Thursday from 4:30pm to 8:30pm. naturalhistory.novascotia.ca

Experience the Nova Scotia Museum with the Canada Strong Pass Program from June 19 to September 7, 2026. The Pass includes: ✅Free admission for those 17 and under ✅50% discount on admission for those 18 to 24 years old Plan your visit today! museum.novascotia.ca/visit

Heads up! Our friends the Halifax Tides are playing a game today, with kick off at 11:00am. Lots of schools will be in attendance, in addition to the field trips at the Museum. Please travel with care in the area and have back up plans for parking. #MNH #Halifax #HFXTidesFC #Soccer #Today

Uniacke Estate Museum Park - open Wed-Sun from 10am to 4pm. Inside, find a rare survival of one family’s treasured possessions. Outside, explore the English country landscape, do some birdwatching and stroll or hike along seven modern walking trails.

Welcome to the Balmoral Grist Mill. Discover this three-storey mill tucked away in a wooded gorge on Matheson’s Brook. See grains being ground, sifted and turned into flour just as they have been since Alexander McKay opened this mill in 1874. #NovaScotia balmoralgristmill.novascotia.ca

Can you tell we’re excited for June 25th? Visit on Thursday, June 25th between 4:30-8:30pm for Museum Night Live. This night is all about dinosaurs - the horned, the armoured, and the art. It’s free. It’s fun. It’s Museum Night Live! #MNH #Museum #Thursday #Free #Halifax

June 11 is Miners' Memorial Day, also known as Davis Day. Today, we observe William Davis Miners' Memorial Day to recognize and remember all those who lost their lives in Nova Scotia's coal mines. museumofindustry.novascotia.ca/stories/mine...

Clifton Museum Park, Windsor, Nova Scotia Wind your way up the tree-lined drive to discover a grand home steeped in history. Walk the scenic park, featuring lawns, ponds, woods and orchards, enjoy a fun filled game of Disc Golf on the Clifton Disc Golf Course. clifton.novascotia.ca

Did you know an estimated half of all coral species live in the deep, cold ocean? Right here in Eastern Canada, over 60 species of cold-water corals thrive under immense pressure. This #WorldOceansDay, dive into the story of our local deep-sea soft corals: museum.novascotia.ca/stories/soft...

Nova Scotia show us your favourite tree. #MuseumWeek #MuseumsForThePlanetMW

Be there. (Especially if you like #dinosaurs). #MNH #Halifax #Free

Oceans & You! - Join us for World Ocean Day at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic! 🌊 Partnering with ocean-loving groups for a day of ocean learning and experiences. FREE ADMISSION Friday, June 5, 2026 9:30am to 3pm Halifax Waterfront museum.novascotia.ca/whats-on/oce...

In 1845, 12 year old Rachel Barrett, most likely the child of a Black Refugee, stitched by hand an embroidery known as a sampler as part of her education at Halifax’s African School. Barrett’s sampler is the first of its kind discovered in Nova Scotia.

Deploying museum robot vacuums at remote sites? Be ready to work with staff remotely and find that one staff member that is keen. Massive thanks to Uniacke staff for their help in tackling the early growing pains. Sometimes our little robots just like to eat rocks. @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social

The season is officially underway. As of today, our family of museums across the Nova Scotia is open for the summer. Plan your visits, check local operating hours, and explore our stories at museum.novascotia.ca Where are you heading first this year? #novascotia

Old Meeting House Museum in Barrington, Nova Scotia is open for the season! Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm Admission by donation meetinghouse.novascotia.ca

Today's #MuseumWeek theme is #AIFuturesMW museum are invited to share their visions of what is coming. We cannot predict the future but we will be Building Boats and Belonging at the new Boat School at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic this summer. #OceansWeek #NovaScotia

Happy #MuseumWeek! We're joining museums worldwide for 7 days of themes, hashtags, and celebrating collective action. Kicking things off today with "AI in the Museum." AI? Where we’re going we don’t need AI. #aimuseumsmw #NovaScotia

Imagine packing up a 226-foot wooden warship, removing its guns, and replacing them with microscopes, chemistry tables, and photography rooms. That is exactly what happened to the HMS Challenger before it set sail in 1872. museum.novascotia.ca/stories/chal... #NovaScotia #OceansWeek

Notes from the 1906 Piers Accession Book detailing Canada’s reference collection of economic seeds. Prepared by the Seed Commissioner’s Branch in Ottawa, it catalogued both useful and noxious plants across the country. Accession Date: October 16, 1906 collections.novascotia.ca/object-000146p

Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village Museum opens June 1. Experience Nova Scotia’s Gaelic culture, heritage and hospitality at this living history museum and folk-life centre in scenic Iona, located in the heart of Cape Breton. highlandvillage.novascotia.ca #CapeBreton #NovaScotia #GaelicNS

Deep cleaning day for the robots. We are no where close to a world where these can replace people. But in museums they can absolutely augment our capacity when used correctly. @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social

Our popular Collage Night series returns Natural History Collage Night: Boxes - Wednesday, May 27, 6pm to 9pm. Explore the Collections and your creativity with us. www.eventbrite.ca/e/natural-hi...

Work with us! The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is hiring for our seasonal Visitor Experience Team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are looking to fill two roles: -Visitor Experience Team (Clerk 2) -Visitor Experience Team (Clerk 2 - Designated) maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/about

So it’s actually from #Halifax and it’s a Thursday night (June 25), but other than that, totally the same, right? It’s a Jurassic end to June! Visit the #Museum of Natural History the evening of #June 25 to explore #dinosaurs with us. Admission is free 4:30pm - 8:30pm! Program schedule to come.

Birds of a feather: Every hen’s crazy ‘bout a sharp-dressed drake from Kathy Ogden, Curator (Registrar) Natural History 📸 When male and female of a bird species look different, it is called sexual dimorphism. We see this a lot in birds!

This beautiful marine chronometer was crafted right here in Nova Scotia by Richard Upham Marsters in the 1820s. Marsters, from Onslow, was a jeweler, inventor, and nautical instrument maker. In 1828, he even built his own observatory in Halifax to make astronomical observations.

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Boat School is officially open on the Halifax Waterfront! The school offers hands-on boat building & maritime experiences. It is especially dedicated to supporting youth from underserved communities, while fostering resilience and belonging in a welcoming space.

On May 9, 1873, the HMS Challenger docked in Halifax. During their 10-day stay in Nova Scotia, the ship’s scientific team met with local researchers and donated a unique set of incredibly small organisms.

Today is #WorldBeeDay! 🐝 Did you know a single bee can visit up to 100 flowers in just one collection trip? They are vital pollinators that support the plant and seed growth keeping our ecosystems healthy. Learn more about them on your next visit to @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social

Explore life at sea! The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg opens for the season on Saturday, May 23. Learn about rum running, have a yarn with old salts, and walk the docks to visit our wharf-side vessels. Come rain or shine! fisheriesmuseum.novascotia.ca