Top Museums in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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What travellers are saying
- TennisStar602New Jersey612 contributionsThe Halifax Citadel was free to enter in the middle of November when I visited. The staff was extremely friendly and informative. It was not very crowded when I appeared. Most of the indoor room attractions were closed, but guests were free to walk around the grounds inside and outside of the fort. There were many cannons and other such structures throughout the fort. There were also great views of Halifax and Dartmouth. There was a firing of the cannon at noon, but I was not present for this event. I parked directly outside of this attraction on the street.Written November 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- laurencaseyBrisbane, Australia4 contributionsGreat way to spend an hour or two! $10 for two adults and one child under 6. Scavenger hunt for the kids was fun, and kept the little one engaged in the exhibits, lots to see and some fun interactive exhibits. Details about the Halifax explosion, the Titanic and all of the centuries of detail about the Halifax Harbour.
Staff were super helpful, showing us secret spots and got to find all of the scavenger items when we got stuck.
5 year old of the group rated it a 10/5.Written December 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - FoodangeManchester, UK2,777 contributionsBoth the Pier 21 and the Canadian Immigration Story Exhibits are really worth a visit; we learned so much.
Surprised by the blatant racism of Canada not that long ago, wanting only white Europeans until relatively recently.
A bit of a contrast with USA and UK but full marks for the honesty.
There are also desks downstairs in the Family History Center where you can start the search for answers about your ancestors, which we did.Written November 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - francofile104Nissan-lez-Enserune, France129 contributionsDon't miss it! We went specifically for the Maud Adams collection and it did not disappoint. Her house was her canvas and it is now on display (although not in a frame). Lots of her art to see and pictures of her, too. Great gift shop, too.Written September 19, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RichTLondon, Canada17 contributionsIt was a really neat place for the kids to play and learn for the morning. Lots of interactive activities to do. We also checked out the live show about constellations in the dome. Very cool show. Unfortunately the lower level was under construction so we were limited.Written May 5, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stirling BOttawa, Canada619 contributionsThe Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History is a small but interesting museum tucked away a short walk away from The Citadel. exhibits about the wildlife, plants and how they have played a part in The Maritimes over the span of time are featured. You can see everything in well under an hour but though small still worth a look.Written August 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- joe s3 contributionsIt's a chapter of our history that I believe every Canadian should know. In 1964, after years of neglect, Halifax City Council voted to relocate the people of Africville and went on destroy a community of mostly Black residents on the shore of the Bedford Basin that had its roots in the Loyalist migration from the U.S... With no meaningful input from residents, the city razed their homes and their beloved Seaview United Baptist Church which was the focus of their community -- all in the name of "urban renewal. Well worth the visit.Written August 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PavlaPavlaChrudim, Czech Republic6,539 contributionsCCS Acadia became part of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic collection in 1982. Visit this ship is not as exciting as visit the neighboring warship, but it's still interesting to step on aboard and see how this ship looks inside. It is a former hydrographic ship that served its purpose until 1969. It served as a patrol and escort vessel during world wars and later as a training ship.Written July 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Paul FEastern Passage, Canada19 contributionsTook a senior group out to this gem of a museum twice. Once in November and again in January 2020. We had an excellent opening presentation by the director on the origins and history of Admiralty House. The other tour volunteers were thorough in their knowledge of the many display rooms and the history behind the artifacts. The topics on the main floor and basement included but not limited to a history Admiralty House and its role as a hospital; thorough history of the WRENS, the story behind the many ships bells on display, extensive collection of ship's plaques, the engagement with submarines since 1914, and marine communications strategies.
Newly renovated, most of the upstairs are new displays. In January we went upstairs where the themes were:
Admiralty House serving as Hospital during the Halifax Explosion
HMCS Niobe – Canada’s 1st Atlantic Navy Ship
Battle of the Atlantic and POWs
World War I room
North of 10: RCN Arctic Expedition; RCMP New Passage
Age of Sail
Highly recommended to anyone interested in the Canadian Navy or Halifax history. There were a lot of stories about individuals bringing a sense of engagement to the displays.Written January 24, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - NormLWatWaterloo, Canada877 contributionsLocated at the scotiabank centre this is a great find. Covers all sports with an expanded section for Sidney Crosby. No charge for admission, worth going throughWritten April 12, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dgg123Halifax, Canada1,476 contributionsWhen the film came out our friends from Florida were here so we stopped in so they could see the maud Lewis Exhibit. Very impressive and well done.Written November 10, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DeanMurphy2020Orlando, FL7,548 contributionsA friend in Miami used to visit Costa Rica for two weeks each year, joining others to protect sea turtle hatchlings making their way “home” [the ocean]. She’d mentioned leatherbacks but I always imagined them in warmer climes, not frigid North Atlantic waters.
I’ve been wrong—far too often. Each year, leatherback sea turtles migrate from Caribbean turquoise waters to the Canadian Maritime provinces for their favorite delicacy: jellyfish. The floor space of this tiny museum isn’t much larger than a leatherback that can weigh as much as 1,800 pounds. There’s a wealth of information for youngsters—and geezers, like me—in this one-room micro-museum open daily from 10:00–5:30, June through October. Each Saturday morning in July and August a free hands-on marine biology workshop for youngsters starts at 10:30.Written August 15, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ray PIpswich, UK942 contributionsNice gallery to just wander around and admire a good selection of paintings which can be accessed from either side of the building just off the boardwalk. We didn't purchase anything but understand that there is the option to send.Written August 18, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- elle kay1 contributionIt looks very unassuming from the outside but don’t let that fool you — there is a great variety of art styles at very reasonable prices. If paintings aren’t your thing, there is also pottery, jewelry, scarves (etc) that would all make great gift ideas.
I really like that it’s a co-op; it also likely explains the fantastic customer service. The staff there were very helpful and kind. They packaged up my art purchase securely so that I could take it on the plane with me. I appreciate that they didn’t try to up-sell me on having it shipped. (They actually talked me out of it — saved me $50!)
Seriously am contemplating making an annual trip to Halifax just for the purpose of art gallery hopping… with this as my first stop!Written June 30, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - yankeefan730Burlington, Canada1,012 contributionsDropped into this gallery while touring other nearby attractions, and fund it most interesting, with the skill set of local artists absolutely amazing. Well worth a visit.Written December 12, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Halifax
- These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Halifax:
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Discovery Centre
- These are the best places for couples seeking museums in Halifax:
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- These are the best places for groups seeking museums in Halifax:
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- Discovery Centre
- Africville Museum
- These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Halifax:
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Discovery Centre