Halifax at lunch

The Nova Scotia Museum extends its heartfelt congratulations to Roger Lewis, former Mi’kmaq Cultural Heritage Curator, on his appointment to the Order of Canada.

NEW - Explore Our Collections This new site, Nova Scotia Museum Collections Online, allows users to explore of some of the highlights in the Nova Scotia Museum collection. We will be adding content regularly. collections.novascotia.ca #NSMCollections #NovaScotiaMuseum #novascotia

On December 16th, we’re joining readers around the world in celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth — with a Halifax twist in a blog post from Lisa Bower, History Collections Curator. (Image 85.119.32 D-2) museum.novascotia.ca/blog/jane-au...

Vincent Coleman sends his final message. His station 750 ft from the centre of the blast, disappeared. #HalifaxExplosion “Hold up the train. Munitions ship on fire and making for Pier 6 ... Goodbye boys.”

December 1917 - Fully embroiled in the First World War Halifax was quickly evolving into a world class port and major base of naval operations. /thread #HalifaxExplosion

Conservation Technician, Christian Demmings has begun the puzzling work of reassembling the skeleton with Dr. Brenna Frasier, Curator of Zoology at the Nova Scotia Museum. #novascotia #behindthescenes #turtle

Specimen NSM 55678 is a green turtle (Chelonia mydas), that was found dead, presumably cold-stunned, in Morden, Nova Scotia in 2009. This species is usually found in subtropical and tropical regions, but is more frequently being seen in Nova Scotia waters.

Residents are invited to the annual Halifax Explosion Memorial Service on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m. at the Bell Tower in Fort Needham Memorial Park. This event will honour those who were lost and recognize the resiliency, recovery and rebirth of our community. Learn more: buff.ly/G1IT1oO

Part of the AIDS quilt is on display at the Halifax Central Library. It was a privilege to witness it and read their names. #halifax #novascotia #worldAIDSday

This blue lobster is about one in two million, and displays the beautiful blue colouring due to a genetic mutation. This mutation suppresses other colours (red, yellow, green). #NovaScotia #Lobster

Lisa Bower is a museum curator and historian who specializes in material culture studies about Nova Scotian samplers, needlework and 19th century African Nova Scotian schools. #Museum30 #specialist #novascotia

Owl claw. Unlike humans, in a relaxed state an owl’s claws are clenched. Thanks to Dr. Brenna Frasier Curator of Zoology for these posts. #halloween #spooky #nsmstrange #novascotia

Raven (Corvus corax) taxidermy specimen. One of the primary ways to distinguish a raven from a crow is by their larger beak. Thanks to Dr. Brenna Frasier Curator of Zoology for these posts. #halloween #spooky #nsmstrange #novascotia

Our Senior Conservator, Ian Loughead took some time this morning to vacuum our robot vacuum, Todd, with his tiny handle vacuum. #museumlife #novascotia

Bringing workers back to the office full time won’t save our downtowns There are so many personal, professional, social, and environmental benefits to working from home. This commenter shares their thoughts: www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/b...

Jesus Christ. A standing ovation — from Liberals too — for Charlie Kirk in the Canadian House of Commons. You can (and should) oppose political violence without doing all this, you know.

This is the sort of lovely September day where one's mind turns to apples. If you are heading to the Annapolis Valley stop by Prescott House Museum, where, horticulturalist Charles Prescott cultivated Nova Scotia’s apple industry. Open Wed. to Sun., 10 am to 4 pm prescotthouse.novascotia.ca

Woods Restrictions Lifted in Some Counties, Remain in Others news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/2...

Effective 4 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 29, the province has lifted restrictions on access to woods within the Halifax region. The provincial burn ban remains in place for the entire province. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...

Enjoy the view of Birchtown Bay when you climb up the Shaw Turret, which commemorates all Black Loyalist communities in Nova Scotia. Explore the virtual copy of the Carlton’s Book of Negroes and search for an ancestor who may have experienced part of this incredible journey.

The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre tells the story of the world’s largest and most influential communities of free Black people outside of Africa, which existed from 1783 to 1791 in Nova Scotia. blackloyalist.novascotia.ca

Halifax wildfire driven by heat made 2 to 5 times more likely by climate change, scientists’ group says reported by @dentremy.bsky.social

Do not operate drones in a wildfire area. It is illegal. It can interfere with our firefighting efforts. The fine is $25,000 under the Forests Act, there could be fines under federal legislation as well.

We are on scene at an uncontrolled wildfire in the Susie Lake area of Bayers Lake. Residents are advised to stay clear of Bayer’s Lake area. Multiple road closures are in effect. Please follow @hfxgov.bsky.social as further updates will be sent from the city's main account.

Travel, Activities in Woods Restricted to Prevent Wildfires news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/0...

**** Info via DNR Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Todays burn map Burning Rules And Regulations In HRM ** Release  waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/87026-2

A toddler’s tale: Morning File by @philmoscovitch.bsky.social www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...

We are into our first week of the 2025 field season at Fort St-Louis, with many enthusiastic participants already on site @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social

Experience the Nova Scotia Museum with the Canada Strong Pass program from June 20 to September 2, 2025. The Pass includes: ✅Free admission for children and teens aged 17 and under ✅ A 50% discount for young adults aged 18 to 24 Ready to explore? Plan your visit today! museum.novascotia.ca

Prescott House Museum June 1 to October 4 Wednesday to Sunday 10 am to 4 pm prescotthouse.novascotia.ca #MuseumPalettes #NovaScotia #visitnovascotia

Uniacke Estate Museum Park June 1 to October 4 Wednesday to Sunday 10 am to 4 pm The trails are open year-round. uniacke.novascotia.ca #MuseumPalettes #NovaScotia #visitnovascotia

Today’s #MuseumWeek theme is #AccessibilityMW. The Nova Scotia Museum developed an overarching accessibility plan that will guide us to become more accessible. Each of our 28 sites will use this plan to develop their own plans based on accessibility needs. museum.novascotia.ca/about-nsm/ac...

Nova Scotia, we live here but we're also a fan. ❤ #novascotia #visitnovascotia

Happy International Museum Day! We are the Nova Scotia Museum. What began as one museum of science and history in 1868 is today, a family of 28 sites & over one million artifacts & specimens across Nova Scotia. Stay in touch by following us on our social media channels.

The Dory Shop Museum - open for the season. 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.

Can anyone provide a status update on the Cherry blossoms on Park Ave in Dartmouth? Please and thank you #Halisky #Dartmouth #Halifax 🌸

Update: Search continues for missing Pictou County children ** Release waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/88674-2

🏳️‍🌈 We're working towards becoming a Rainbow Registered business. This is a program by Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce that accredits businesses as 2SLGBTQI+ friendly spaces for guests, staff, & volunteers. #InclusionMatters #2SLGBTQIPlusFriendly #MuseumForAll

Mark Carney to Pierre Poilievre: "You've spent years running against Justin Trudeau and the carbon tax and they're both gone."

Museums matter.

Check your voter information ✅🇨🇦 Find: -your riding -your local Elections Canada office -your candidates www.elections.ca/home.aspx

This seems like a good time to remind folks of what Hannah Arendt once wrote:

It seem insane for a US Senator to say we've all been subjected to "a relentless bombardment of Marxist propaganda." But what he means by this is 1) there was a Burger King ad with an interracial couple and 2) Star Wars Episodes VII-IX had a female lead.

Today is #WorldFrogDay 🐸 Nova Scotia is home to eight species of frogs. One of the most delightful signs of spring in Nova Scotia? The unmistakable chorus of Northern Spring Peepers. A lovely marker that spring has arrived! #NovaScotia

Date night #halifax The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is open late on Tuesdays. Tuesday Night Talks! + Free admission from 5 pm to 8 pm hosting engaging and informative talks, starting at 6:30 pm. We welcome donations to Feed Nova Scotia to support our communities, together ❤️

The Mining Association of Nova Scotia (appropriately called MANS), says reporters need to talk to credible sources, like scientists, when they report on mining. So we did just that. Spoke with credible sources and scientists about uranium mining, not with MANS (because they didn’t reply to us).

This Tim Walz quote from The New Yorker pairs well:

All credit goes to Merlyna Lim of Ottawa.