Museums

The Army Museum is a private, non-profit institution preserving and promoting Atlantic Canada’s military heritage. Located at Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, the museum is open seasonally, with FREE admission each Remembrance Day.  The museum features a number of illuminating artifacts and the exhibition, ...Read More

Take away a beautiful Nautical Wreath at one of the Christmas workshops at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax this holiday season. Have you ever worked with rope? It’s surprisingly easy, once you let your hands get to work. The Nautical Wreath-making ...Read More

The Little Learners program at the Discovery Centre brings fun, hands-on learning to the youngest of minds. The theme for October is ‘Autumn Adventure’! Toddlers and preschoolers (ages 3-5) will get a chance to experiment with pigments in changing leaves and get crafty with ...Read More

Did you know that ghostly apparitions have been reported by visitors and staff at the Citadel? Join a spirited tour of Halifax’s historic fort after dark and discover the haunted secrets and fascinating history of the Citadel. Wander by candlelight along the fort’s ramparts, dungeons ...Read More

The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is hosting a special Family Fun Day to celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights. Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness and is observed around the world. Families are invited to join in ...Read More

If you know a young child or toddler who loves to touch objects, ask questions and use their imagination, then join the Museum of Natural History for Wee Wild Ones at the Museum of Natural History – a program where kids under 5 and their ...Read More

He’s old, but he’s a fast mover! Take a walk with Gus The Tortoise, a gopher tortoise, who at 96 years old, is older than your grandparents… and probably even older than your great-great grandparents! Gus comes out for a public stroll every day ...Read More