Nova Scotia Museum

05/29/2026

The Thistle Quilt Guild Annual Quilt Show, Tea & Sale is coming to the Museum of Industry on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!
Explore a beautiful display of more than 90 handcrafted quilts showcasing creativity, skill, and tradition. Enjoy tea and treats, browse items for sale, and celebrate the art of quilting. Admission to the Quilt Show is $5.00, and admission to the Museum is free during the event.
We look forward to seeing you there! Nova Scotia Museum Town of New Glasgow Town of Stellarton Municipality of Pictou County Nova Scotia Culture

05/28/2026

Notes from the 1906 Piers Accession Book detailing Canada’s reference collection of economic seeds. Prepared by the Seed Commissioner’s Branch in Ottawa, it catalogued both useful and noxious plants across the country.

Accession Date: October 16, 1906

Reference: Harry Piers No. 3058, Nova Scotia Museum Botany Collection

https://collections.novascotia.ca/object-000146p

05/28/2026

Yesterday marked the final event in our 2026 Natural History Collage Series.

Led by Dr. Brenna Frasier, Curator of Zoology, we examined items from across the Nova Scotia Museum collection and spent a wonderful evening collaging in community.

Last night’s theme was 'Boxes.' We explored the purpose and function of the vessels that hold things in our lives, and discussed objects spanning both the Natural and Cultural History collections.

Thank you to all of our participants. This series will return monthly from January to May, 2027.

Explore the collection today: https://collections.novascotia.ca/

05/28/2026

Help us explore how Gaelic shapes life in Nova Scotia. Complete the survey for a chance to win 1 of 21 prizes-including a weekend at The Gaelic College.

The survey looks at language, culture, identity, music. arts, and heritage. Start here: gaelicnssurvey.ca

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Drop-In Rug Hooking with Museum Volunteers at the Museum of Industry

Drop-In Rug Hooking with Museum Volunteers. Wednesday in June, July, & August from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Nova Scotia Museum Nova Scotia Culture

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Step into a harbourside dory factory where 50,000 ‘workhorses of the sea’ have been turned out since its doors opened in 1880.

05/28/2026

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Have you heard about NS Walks at Uniacke Estate Museum Park?

Our NS Walks group meets every Tuesday 9am at Uniacke Estate Museum Park. Individuals join together and enjoy a free, gentle and friendly walk here on the trails of Uniacke Estate Museum Park.

New attendees are more than welcome!
Register at nswalks.ca
Need help? 902-932-4969

05/28/2026

Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village Museum opens June 1.

Experience Nova Scotia’s Gaelic culture, heritage and hospitality at this living history museum and folk-life centre in scenic Iona, located in the heart of Cape Breton and overlooking the magnificent Barramens Strait on the Bras d’Or Lakes.

Take part in a traditional céilidh, hear Gaelic singing, learn to speak Gaelic phrases, and become captivated by the spirit of pioneering Scottish Gaels. See costumed animators demonstrate skills such as weaving, quilting and rug hooking. Explore the beautiful rural setting that features a Hebrideanstyle blackhouse, a 19th-century wooden church, period farmhouses, and rare farm animals such as Soay sheep and Highland cattle.

http://highlandvillage.novascotia.ca