Museums & The Arts
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Dive into Atlantic Canada's maritime history in the heart of the historic Halifax waterfront. Experience the life of a sailor, learn of the province's ship-building heritage and uncover the meaning behind colourful ship flags. See exhibits featuring the Halifax connection to the Titanic, North Atlantic convoys, Theodore Tugboat, the Halifax Explosion, Shipwreck Treasures, and galleries with Days of Sail and Age of Steam.
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Discover the natural wonders of Nova Scotia's land and sea. See whales, fossils, dinosaurs, birds and even moose. Meet Gus, the 85 year-old tortoise and see live bees at work in their hive, safe behind glass. Each summer catch the magic of live exotic butterflies in the Butterfly Pavilion. At the Nature Centre, a naturalist will introduce live displays of local species of fish, frogs, salamanders, snakes and creatures from the seashore. Open year-round.
