Ceramic mug with gold trim, the handle is an angel sculpture with her wings and feet attached to the mug, across the mug is the phrase 'remember me', the letters protrude off the mug and the are painted blue. Along the background of the letters are Palm leaves and flowers painted in gold, around the rim of the mug is also a gold painted boarder.

Nova Scotia Museum

The Nova Scotia Museum is responsible for the provincial collection of over one million artifacts and specimens. As well, we oversee the maintenance of more than 210 buildings, four floating vessels and nine locomotives. Our 28 incredible sites, together, tell the story of this province.

"Remember Me”

Amid the widespread devastation of the Halifax Explosion – nearly 2000 lives lost and entire neighbourhoods razed – it’s sometimes easy to overlook the stories of the families themselves. This mug belonged to the Swetnams, who lived in North End Halifax. 

Events

November 26, 2024 to January 25, 2025
Museum of Natural History, Halifax
Halifax's annual holiday LEGO show is back. We've got NEW amazing holiday LEGO exhibition on view...
December 11, 2024 to December 20, 2024
Ross Farm Museum, New Ross
We are excited to present the Fayne Leopold Fold Artist Exhibit. Fayne Leopold was passionate about...
December 21, 2024
Museum of Industry, Stellarton
1 pm to 3 pm This craft will be a delightful addition to any tree and a fun keepsake for the kids.
December 28, 2024
Museum of Industry, Stellarton
1 pm to 3 pm This activity is perfect for sparking imagination and storytelling, as children can...

Beach at Wasson Bluff.

Metal Detecting

We want to make sure everyone's enjoying the outdoors responsibly. Check out our blog post with metal detecting rules you need to follow in Nova Scotia - happy exploring!

Accessibility

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 their own accessibility needs.

closeup of the fork-mosses

Mosses

New blog post from Dr. Sean R. Haughian, Curator of Botany - Mosses for minimalist green roofs

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