Discover the wonderful world of dinosaurs and join the Discovery Centre to learn, explore, and make discoveries about dinosaurs through interactive activities. Dig for dinosaur fossils, create amazing dinosaur crafts, and watch prehistoric animals take flight in the wind tunnel! Programming is intended for ages 2 – 5, and all
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Want a great way to embrace these Atlantic winter days?  This February, Ross Farm has multiple events to help you enjoy winter, including candle making, a belt workshop and more. February Events at Ross Farm  Dates: Throughout February Hours: Museum Site – Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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The Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum is Atlantic Canada’s only museum devoted to preserving all aspects of Atlantic Canada’s aviation heritage. Granted “Local Museum” status by the Nova Scotia Museum in 1989, it is owned and operated by local volunteers since its inception in 1977. Both civilian and military aviation history
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The Dartmouth Heritage Museum began with a small group of community members displaying local artifacts in two schools to promote awareness of the region’s heritage. This eventually led to the establishment of the museum in 1967 as a Canadian Centennial Project by the City of Dartmouth. The museum houses exhibits
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Established in 1983, the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia in Cherry Brook was created to protect, preserve and promote the history and culture of African Nova Scotians. The Centre is a museum and cultural gathering place, where the rich history of Nova Scotians of African Descent can be discovered
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Sable Island National Park Reserve, 300 kilometers southeast of Halifax, is famous for its wild horses and shipwrecks. This exciting exhibit explores the rich diversity of plants and animals that thrive on the sandbar island despite the winds, waves and isolation. The 2,000-square-foot exhibit includes a recreated research station and
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The Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Farm Museum is a community museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting Cole Harbour’s agricultural past, and to developing understanding of plants, animals and farming today.  It’s a great place to bring the kids for an afternoon play, with all kinds of interesting nooks and crannies
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Learn about the experiences of immigrants as they arrived in Canada and the vital role of immigration to Canada.  The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 has two large galleries full of fascinating, interactive activities to help visitors understand the role of immigration as it shapes Canada’s identity. The
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The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame is an interactive, free, fun experience for people of all ages including a theatre, sports simulations and more. Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame: Address: 1800 Argyle St., Halifax, N.S. Website: nsshf.com  

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is the oldest and largest Maritime Museum in Canada. The original concept of the Museum can be credited to a group of Royal Canadian Navy officers who envisioned a maritime museum where relics of Canada’s naval past could be conserved. Starting with a small
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