8th Hussars Museum

09/04/2026

The 8th Hussars Museum has now closed for the season. If there are community groups, service groups, or schools who would like a tour anytime before before we reopen in June 2027, please email the museum and we will do our best to welcome you at a mutually convenient time. Our email is: [email protected]

Also, we are willing to ship items from our gift shop. Again please contact the museum at the email address as noted above; state the item, your name and your shipping address. We will respond with payment instructions. Here is the link to our Gift Shop:

https://www.8chassociation.com/gift-shop.html

Finally we would like to thank our Board Chair, Rod Hutchinson, for his steadfast leadership and the countless hours he gave to the museum this summer and our three students: Chelsey, Julia, and Dieko. Our season was a success because of you! Thank you!

09/04/2026

Friday, September 4 is our last day of the season. Drop in for a tour, buy a book at our used book sale and maybe pick out a gift for your favourite person. We are open 10 to 4.

Special thanks to our three employees and their contributions to a great season.

09/02/2026

Final week. Open Weds and Thursday, Sept 2 and 3 from 10am to 6pm and Friday, Sept 4 from 10am to 4pm. Admission by donation. Click on the link to view a tidbit of one of the many fascinating stories at the museum.

09/01/2026

Three more days of our book sale. 100s of books. Museum is open this week Weds and Thursday, Sept 2 and 3 from 10am to 6pm and on Friday, Sept 4 from 10am to 4pm. Drop in and take a tour from our fabulous guides, buy a book, check out our gift shop!

08/31/2026

🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | Support the 8th Hussars Museum at the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta taking place in Sussex September 10- 13.🚨



We’re calling on our local Association members and community supporters to help us with our biggest fundraiser of the year!



We need volunteers to assist with our parking operations 🗓️ September 10 – 13



👉 Why it matters: This, along with parking at the Flea Market event generate 90% of our non-grant operating budget. They are essential to keeping our museum doors open and preserving our history.



⚠️ Special Call for Fridays: We have an urgent need for extra hands on Friday, Sept 11. Friday shifts are always our toughest to cover, so if you have time to spare, we’d love to have you!



Want to help out? 📧 Email us at [email protected] Subject line: Parking Fundraiser Volunteer



Please share this post with friends, family, or anyone looking to support a great community cause!

08/28/2026

Five days left in our season. Open August 29, 30, September 2, 3 from 10am to 6pm. September 4 open 10am to 4pm.

We have history, great tour guides, a book sale and a gift shop. Check us out before it is too late!

08/27/2026

Looking for a good read or know someone who loves miltary books. The 8th Hussars Museum Book Sale continues. We have 100's of used books for sale for $1 to $2. Drop by, check it out, have a tour. We have 7 days left in our season. Closing Sept 4. Our hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Time is running out to explore our great museum. We close on Friday Sept 4 at 4 PM. Check out the cool short video. Our guides give a great tour, admission is free, and there is a used book sale and gift shop on site. Open Weds to Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM.

08/25/2026

Small museums often tell fascinating local stories. They are hidden gems often not sought out. We feel the 8th Hussars Museum is one of those gems.

Today, we would like to highlight a small museum in Saint John: Loyalist House located on the corner of Union and Germain Street. I toured the home today for the first time in 40 years and I brought my 9 year old grandson along with me. We had an excellent guide, Valerie, who was knowledgeable and entertaining, regaling us with stories of the house and it's furnishings. A small museum that delivers. Their students finish up this Friday, August 28. They plan to open for their Fall season starting on Sept. 1, at 9:00 am. They plan to be open Monday to Friday, 9 to 4, until the end of October. If you have a chance, visit this gem and ask for a tour. So worth it!

And our gem of a museum, the 8th Hussars Military Museum located at 66 Broad St in Sussex, will remain open until Friday Sept 4. We are open Weds to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Our guides also can give you a memorable tour! NB's small museums pack a punch! Don't miss out before our guides return to school. We so appreciate them!