Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
4.5
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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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- CooperCoboconk, Canada84 contributionsGreat Museum, something to interest everyoneSpur of the moment decision to come here as our intended destination turned out to be too far on such a rainy day. And this was well worth the visit. From the more than reasonable admission price, to the beautiful architecture of the church, both inside & out, to the variety of exhibits within the museum. (Mi'kmaq, Acadians, ships & sailing vessels, china & pottery, period rooms, stagecoach) If you've got the time, be sure to ask for a tour of the Pelton-Fuller house next door, its well worth the visit too, especially if you're old enough to remember the Fullerbrush Man !!!Visited June 2022Written June 25, 2022
- FJDriverExeter, New Hampshire1,045 contributionsGreat display of local historyA very extensive history museum. Many artifacts from shipping, Mi'kmaw artifacts and history were especially noteworthy. The best display was the mastodon exhibit on the lower level. A find in 1991 proved to be a treasure trove of skeletal remains, and the story and display are worth the trip to this museum. Very well maintained.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten July 19, 2023
- AH88888Boston, Massachusetts94 contributionsGreat Place to Go if Foggy or RainyEclectic collection with many interesting things for all ages. Admission fee only $3. Great place to go on a rainy day. There is a small gift shop, clean bathroom, and free parking on premises. Didn't have time to see Pelton-Fuller house, which you need to sign up for a timed tour at admissions or transportation section to see electric car, so be sure to do that if you have time.Visited August 2022Written August 20, 2022
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Lee W
2 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
Wandered through the gift shop to hear two employees making loud transphobic remarks, about a volunteer “how did we let it get to this point” (about pronouns) how they are not multiple people, Ill and uneducated because they don’t know grammar. When I’m fact the two women talking do not understand the English language and using it as a bases for hate speech.
As a trans person myself makes me weary, won’t be coming back since I’m clearly not wanted there despite the many progress flags and “all welcome here” signs posted through the building.
Terribly sad for the volunteer who has put their time and effort to help the museum.
As a trans person myself makes me weary, won’t be coming back since I’m clearly not wanted there despite the many progress flags and “all welcome here” signs posted through the building.
Terribly sad for the volunteer who has put their time and effort to help the museum.
Written August 19, 2023
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I apologize for this awful incident and thank you for having brought it to my attention.
This in no way reflects the opinions of the Board of Directors or the staff of the Yarmouth County Museum and Archives.
As a not for profit organization with 3 staff, we depend heavily on volunteers to help with reception services. That this conversation happened at all is totally unacceptable. This incident is currently being investigated further and will be dealt with.
We will be holding a Town Hall session with our friends from the South West Pride Association in the near future and I can assure you that the persons responsible for this incident will be required to attend.
Our Board of Directors and staff have been working hard to change attitudes and help foster understanding and acceptance of ALL those around us.
Again, my sincerest apologies.
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Nadine Gates
Director/Curator
Written August 25, 2023
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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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JAB
North Haven, CT8 contributions
Jul. 2023
We stopped here hoping to learn a little more about the town. It was nice with some well done displays.
Written July 24, 2023
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FJDriver
Exeter, NH1,045 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
A very extensive history museum. Many artifacts from shipping, Mi'kmaw artifacts and history were especially noteworthy. The best display was the mastodon exhibit on the lower level. A find in 1991 proved to be a treasure trove of skeletal remains, and the story and display are worth the trip to this museum. Very well maintained.
Written July 19, 2023
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AH88888
Boston, MA94 contributions
Aug. 2022
Eclectic collection with many interesting things for all ages. Admission fee only $3. Great place to go on a rainy day. There is a small gift shop, clean bathroom, and free parking on premises. Didn't have time to see Pelton-Fuller house, which you need to sign up for a timed tour at admissions or transportation section to see electric car, so be sure to do that if you have time.
Written August 20, 2022
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Cooper
Coboconk, Canada84 contributions
Jun. 2022
Spur of the moment decision to come here as our intended destination turned out to be too far on such a rainy day. And this was well worth the visit. From the more than reasonable admission price, to the beautiful architecture of the church, both inside & out, to the variety of exhibits within the museum. (Mi'kmaq, Acadians, ships & sailing vessels, china & pottery, period rooms, stagecoach) If you've got the time, be sure to ask for a tour of the Pelton-Fuller house next door, its well worth the visit too, especially if you're old enough to remember the Fullerbrush Man !!!
Written June 25, 2022
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SpiceGenius
Montreal, Canada45 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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Karen G
Big Bear City, CA5 contributions
Aug. 2019
Very well organized. Lots of fascinating exhibits. The staff was helpful and considerate. The Fuller house next door was especially interesting.
Written August 13, 2019
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Jessica W
Nova Scotia, Canada11 contributions
Jul. 2019 • Friends
Visiting this Museum was a spur of the moment decision for us, and we were pleasantly surprised by all the exhibits. We thoroughly enjoyed it to say the least, and it was the highlight of our trip to Yarmouth
Written July 21, 2019
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Elaine B
Bernardston, MA80 contributions
Sep. 2018 • Couples
Most helpful front desk. You can add this to the house tour of Mr. Fuller (Brush). Wonderful collections. Well kept up and orderly. Easy to walk around at your own pace. We have a small dog we carry on husband's back in a backpack with mesh sides. He was welcome in this way.
Written September 19, 2018
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Matthew Skermer
Cardiff, UK11 contributions
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?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
- Yarmouth County Museum and Archives is open:
- Tue - Sat 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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