Curator Roger Lewis

Our Museums

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 Favourite Objects

Nova Scotians and people around the world can experience part of the province's expansive museum collection online, from Jurassic-aged fossils to Mi'kmaq moose hair embroidery. Nova Scotia Made, Nova Scotia Used, Nova Scotia Found is a virtual exhibit showcasing 100 artifacts and specimens that reflect the diversity of the province's culture and heritage.

Events

January 29, 2024 to June 24, 2024
Fundy Geological Museum, Parrsboro
Mondays 10am to 2pm All are welcome to join the Beachside Rug Hookers and Fibre Artists Weekly...
March 26, 2024 to May 31, 2024
Fundy Geological Museum, Parrsboro
Every Tuesday 9:30am – 12:50pm 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Dive into our Vinyasa (flow yoga) series, with a...
April 2, 2024
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
​ Photographer Len Wagg, Exploring Nova Scotia: From the Air, with Wallace R. Macaskill and Four...
April 6, 2024 to April 7, 2024
Ross Farm Museum, New Ross
We don’t tap a lot of trees on the farm, but we still have fun with maple syrup! This weekend, join...

William Hall.

William Hall

What do we remember when we remember William Hall? a new blog post from Roger Marsters, Nova Scotia Museum, Curator of History.

Accessibility

This year 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.

Lichen,

Lichen

Nova Scotia has much to offer a keen student of natural history from a lichenology perspective. Get started on your lichen adventure with our free download - Lichens In Nova Scotia: A ‘how-to’ Guide For Beginner Naturalists (PDF).

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Come for an hour or stay for the day.  The choice is yours with an Annual Pass.