Category: History & Culture
Cure your case of cabin fever this winter and get out to explore a few of Nova Scotia’s museums. Discover stories of Nova Scotia’s past and better understand events that have shaped the province we are today. Make a day of it and visit a restaurant, café, or shops nearby, before or after your museum visit!
Did you know that Nova Scotia is home to three national parks? From helping to share Mi’kmaw heritage to showcasing and carrying out modern day conservation efforts, Nova Scotia’s national parks offer cultural experiences, exciting outdoor adventure and special places to stay.
Connect with the rich history of African Nova Scotian culture by visiting these museums and cultural centres.
Nova Scotia Museums are home to exciting artifacts, stories, and significant touchpoints from Nova Scotia’s history. But, their grounds are just as visit-worthy! Check out museum sites, many with grounds that are open year-round.
With more than 13,000 kms of coastline surrounding our province, it’s no surprise Nova Scotia’s rich heritage is heavily influenced by the sea. From stories of the fishing industry to insights into historic shipbuilding and even geology, these nine museums are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Nova Scotia’s coastal history.
While tales of pirate bounty and hidden fortunes are often seen on the big screen, a visit to Nova Scotia will connect you with centuries-old stories and current insights on buried treasure and the fabled money pit of Oak Island. For over 200 years, Oak Island has intrigued and mystified historians, treasure hunters, and those interested in learning the truth. Today, with the popularity of the TV series “The Curse of Oak Island”, the ongoing dig and discoveries has piqued the interest of viewers around the world.
For more than 13,000 years the Mi’kmaq have called this beautiful land home and enriching us with legends, art, music, spirituality, history, and language. Connect with Indigenous people, stories, and special places across Mi’kma’ki.
Our past becomes a full-on sensory experience at each of the 10 living history sites in Nova Scotia. Cannons blast and blacksmiths forge as interpreters get in character to make history something you can touch – and even taste.
The South Shore is steeped in history and just about every nook and cranny has a museum sharing stories of seafaring adventures, culturally significant events and how life on the South Shore was lived generations ago.
From the brightly painted houses and towering churches of seaside villages to the quiet beauty of masterfully created hooked rugs, Acadian culture infuses Nova Scotia with its vibrancy, jaunty rhythms and over 400 years of history and language. Explore Acadian culture through historical sites, events, language, genealogy, music, food, and crafts while travelling throughout Nova Scotia.
