Museums and Historical Sites

Travel and visitor information on railway museums, stations, visitor centres and preserved cars. Pictures, maps, opening times, facilities and links.

Dedicated to Charles Macdonald, who was an artist, craftsman, social activist and business owner. Includes his biography, image gallery, hours, directions and contact information. Located in Centreville.

Home of The Reverend Ranna Cossit was built in 1787. Includes history, events, hours of operation, admission, and directions. Located in Sydney.

Directory of links to archives, libraries and genealogical information in the province.

The last corvette, Canada's Naval Memorial, maintained and operated by the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust and open to the public. Lists history, news, tours, gift shop, links and contact details.

Home of author Thomas Chandler Haliburton. Features hours of operation, admission fees, photos, and a schedule of upcoming events.

Built in 1870 by William D. Lawrence, a shipbuilder, home features much of its original furnishings. Includes hours, admission rates, events and directions. Located in Maitland.

Features 1850's gothic style home, 1930's school, and barn with wagons and implements. Includes hours, fees and directions. Located in Cape Breton.

Background, information about the museum's exhibits and collections, events, resources, rental opportunities, hours of operation, gift catalogue, hours, admission, and contact details.

Home of Thomas McCulloch, first president of Dalhousie College, the museum contains furnishings and personal items. Includes photos. Located in Pictou.

Small, wood-framed home features 18th and 19th century English porcelain, glass and period furniture. Includes history of the home, photos, hours of operation, admission, and directions. Located in Granville Ferry.

Museum information, natural history facts and photos, news, special events, education and research resources, publications catalogue, ordering information, and contact details.

Provides history, photos, hours of operation, admission, and contact details. Located in Barrington.

Built in 1766 for Simeon Perkins, a Connecticut native who came to the province in 1762. Includes hours, admission fees, events, programs and directions. Located in Liverpool.

Includes history, photos, hours of operation, admission, and contact details. Located in Shelburne.

Ornate late-Victorian house in Windsor was built in 1890-91. Offers a virtual tour, events, and admission fee.

Registers historic quilts, records the tradition of quilt making, gathers historical information on women's work, art, craft and social life. Lists aims, registration schedule and contact information.

Comprised of twenty-five museums across the province; historic buildings, living history sites, vessels and specialized museums. Features background, educational resources, current exhibits, and links to member museums.

Features property of Attorney-General, Richard John Uniacke. Built 1813-15, the home offers a glimpse of 19th-century life among Nova Scotia's gentry. Includes biography, hours, admission, programs and events.