Halifax Museums
 Explore the natural world with your kids at the Natural History Museum. |
Halifax has several museums.
Pier 21 is a fine choice if you’re short on time. It tells the story of over 1 million immigrants who passed through the doors of the warehouse between 1928 and 1971 and has been voted one of Canada’s best museums. More…
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is another excellent destination. Where else can you see an authentic deck chair from the Titanic? There’s also a moving display on the Halifax Explosion, which flatted much of the city in 1917. More…
The Discovery Centre isn’t big but it’s always a hit with kids and it’s right downtown so it couldn’t be easier to get to. Come to learn about science hands-on and step inside a giant soap bubble. More…
The Natural History Museum is another popular stop with children. See life-size whales, dinosaur fossils and a working beehive. You can bring a picnic too. Stroll over to the Public Gardens to enjoy your lunch or stay on-site and eat at the museum’s own picnic tables. More…
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is where art aficionados will feel at home. Don’t miss the colourful works of Maud Lewis, an artist who overcame disability and poverty to become one of Nova Scotia’s best known artists. More…