Georges Island National Historic Site
From June 6 to October 11
Halifax Metro, Halifax
Museums & Historic Sites
With 28 provincial museums and interpretive centres, 13 National Historic Sites, six UNESCO sites, one National Museum, and dozens of community-based museums, Nova Scotia’s storied history offers plenty of historical adventures. Experience everything from the fisheries to fossils, and whales to woolen mills when you experience our history firsthand at our 10 living history museums where costumed interpreters bring to life days gone by.
Looking for a fun-filled learning adventure for the whole family? Check out Nova Scotia’s 10 Living History Museums to step back in time and interact with costumed interpreters.
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North Highlands Community Museum
From June 15 to October 15
Cape Breton Island, Cape North -
Mahone Bay Museum
From June 1 to September 30
South Shore, Mahone Bay -
Shelburne’s Museums by the Sea
From June 1 to October 15
South Shore, Shelburne -
Quaker House
From June 1 to August 31
Halifax Metro, Dartmouth -
Clifton Museum Park
From June 3 to October 3
Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Windsor -
Greenwood Military Aviation Museum
Open year-round
Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Greenwood -
Fisherman’s Life Museum
From June 3 to October 3
Eastern Shore, Jeddore Oyster Pond -
Randall House Museum
From May 26 to September 21
Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Wolfville -
Whitney Pier Historical Society Museum
Open seasonally (June, July, August)
Cape Breton Island, Sydney -
Deep Sky Eye Observatory
Open seasonally (June, July, August, September, October)
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Quinan -
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Open year-round
Halifax Metro, Halifax
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