Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
4.5
Tuesday
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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The award-winning Yarmouth County Museum & Archives has over 20,000 artifacts that document Yarmouth County’s heritage, in a historic former church. Also, our archives houses more than 25 000 photographs, a research library, thousands of documents on genealogy, businesses and more. Our Mast Head Gift Shop is opened year round and features many local and Nova Scotian made products.
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stevepencz
Surrey, Canada419 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Wow, what a collection of history here. If you Hungarian there is a stone with supposedly, by me for sure old Hungarian runic writing, saying "we were here" There was one Hungarian with the Vikings. In a way a Hungarian discovered America, haha. Very much worth see the collection, curator is very knowledgeable too.
Written July 5, 2016
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SpiceGenius
Montreal, Canada43 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
We visited the museum along with the Pelton-Fuller house during our stay in Yarmouth.
The museum offers a lot of insights on the local history. The collection of hand painted China was very nice. The various rooms from the basement exhibits were packed with interesting articles, including a room filled with dolls that gave my daughter a few chills.
I was very impressed by the Pelton-Fuller house and history. The student who assisted us during our visit (Emma) was very knowledgeable and friendly. The house contained many beautiful antics and treasures.
I would return to this location.
The museum offers a lot of insights on the local history. The collection of hand painted China was very nice. The various rooms from the basement exhibits were packed with interesting articles, including a room filled with dolls that gave my daughter a few chills.
I was very impressed by the Pelton-Fuller house and history. The student who assisted us during our visit (Emma) was very knowledgeable and friendly. The house contained many beautiful antics and treasures.
I would return to this location.
Written August 24, 2019
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Robert T
West Unity19 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
Excellent museum and adjoining historical home. Very well displayed and a historian present to answer questions and tell local history.
Home adjacent to the museum was owned by the gentleman that started the Fuller Brush company.
Home adjacent to the museum was owned by the gentleman that started the Fuller Brush company.
Written October 10, 2017
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dave h
1 contribution
Jul 2023
It was truly an amazing museum, they got a little bit for everyone there. It was worth the 7.00$ the flags that belong to the Steamship lines was a very nice touch. Please help support this museum.
Written July 31, 2023
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Ms Sandra J V
Halfmoon Bay, Canada46 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
Former church with interesting architectural features. Be sure to look up! Stage coach in transportation display. Large ship portrait collection and local historical displays. The staff are friendly and accommodating. Recitals happen here, too.
Written April 11, 2018
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6491
Ontario172 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
A great little museum just jammed with all sorts of interesting local information. Spent a couple of hours there. The museum is surrounded by old sea captains painted ladies (houses) and well worth a walk around.
Written October 11, 2017
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Sterling C
1 contribution
Jun 2017 • Couples
This museum gives a wonderful overview of Yarmouth and its status as one of the major harbors of the east coast in the 19th century. If you are interested in sea lore and the era of sail, this is the place to see in Yarmouth. The museum has an actual captain's cabin which housed the ship's captain and his family for months and years afloat. Lots of paintings, models, artifacts, clothing, and tools. It's really an experience that is worth having.
Written June 19, 2017
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HarryR37
Chatham, MA238 contributions
Sept 2016 • Solo
The museum is housed in a former church which in of itself makes for a very interesting visit. The museum is a real gem and if possible should be included in a visit to Yarmouth.
Written September 13, 2016
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belmontbri
Waterloo, Canada17 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Often when directed to local museums I tend to avoid them for their parochialism and often poor exhibits. That is definitely not the case with the Yarmouth Museum. Filled with fascinating objects from 5000 years to the last 100, I spoke at length with the friendly and knowledgeable staff who provided even more enjoyment by pointing out certain small elements (like a 5000 year old flint arrowhead) and explaining some of the large ones... all of the Merchant Sea Captains' personal flags and even models of their ships. Yarmouth itself is filled with stunning houses which attested to the wealth of these Captains. We spent nearly two hours in a small museum, so captivating were the diverse contents. It really was an unexpected jewel in our maritime holiday.
Written June 27, 2016
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Judy J
White Bear Lake, MN211 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
We came upon this museum while taking a walking tour of Yarmouth homes. We decided to take a look and are glad that we did. I thought it focused on the history of shipping in the area, but it was much more. Exhibits include clothing, musical instruments, painted china, stage coaches and other carriages as well as shipping. There are nice placards explaining the various exhibits.
Written September 5, 2015
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My question is not about the museum, but the town as a whole: My niece is moving to Yarmouth next year. Is there a bus service to get around town? If not, how expensive and safe are taxis?
Written July 25, 2019
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