Experience Arts & Culture in Nova Scotia this Winter
Create unforgettable memories with friends and family this winter through vibrant arts and crafts, UNESCO World Heritage sites and more!
If our 8 Reasons to Visit a Nova Scotia Museum Site this summer blog convinced you to plan a visit, here are a few things you may not know about these sites.
Gus the 100+ year-old tortoise
The Museum of Natural History in Halifax is home to more than just incredible exhibits about Nova Scotia’s land and sea, it’s home to a 100+ year-old Gopher tortoise named Gus. This Hali-famous amphibian is a celebrated member of the Nova Scotia Museums community and a fan favourite amongst museum visitors. Make sure to friend Gus on Facebook when you arrive back home!
Movies and TV have been filmed at some of our museums!
Upon arriving at a museum site, you may feel like you’ve seen this place before. Maybe that’s because a few Nova Scotia Museum sites have been featured in television shows and movies.
- Book of Negroes starring Cuba Gooding Jr. was filmed at the Black Loyalist Heritage Site,
- The new Disney+ series Washington Black was recently filmed at Uniacke Estate Museum Park and Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, which was also featured in The Sinner, Haven, and The Lizzie Borden Chronicles.
- The Dory Shop Museum was one location in The Scarlet Letter
- Prescott House Museum was featured in Darwin’s Darkest Hour.
Buy an annual pass for unlimited entry to all sites for a year
A Museum Pass offers great value if you plan on visiting multiple museum sites throughout the year. Pay once and gain entry for you and your family all year long. Passes cost $92.65 for a family (two adults and their children) and $46.85 for a single adult (18+). Purchase a pass in person at any of the Nova Scotia Museum sites.
Some locations have walking trails on site
Several museum sites have picturesque walking trails on their properties. Stretch your legs at:
- Uniacke Estate Museum Park,
- Ross Farm Museum,
- Black Loyalist Heritage Site,
- Le Village historique acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse,
- Clifton Museum Park (plus a disc golf course),
- Balmoral Grist Mill, and
- Sutherland Steam Mill (next to the Trans Canada Trail).
Pack a picnic
Stay a little longer and enjoy your lunch on the grounds of a museum site. Uniacke Estate Museum Park, Perkins House Museum, North Hills Museum, Prescott House Museum, Clifton Museum Park, Lawrence House Museum, and Balmoral Grist Mill all offer designated picnic areas.
See authentic artifacts from Titanic
Visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax to check out artifacts from Titanic. Many do not realize that Halifax was one of the closest ports of call when the Titanic disaster occurred. Those who perished in the disaster were taken to Halifax and dozens are buried at cemeteries in the city. A permanent exhibit at the museum tells of Halifax’s role in the disaster and displays artifacts from the ship and personal items of some of the victims.
Click here to learn more about Nova Scotia’s connection to the Titanic disaster.
Host your events at museum sites
The Nova Scotia Museum sites can be rented for events like meetings, weddings, corporate gatherings, and more. Their scenic backdrops also make great places for photos (advanced permission required) and will provide your guests with a memorable experience.
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