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Expedition: Arctic 1913-1918

Rudolph Martin Anderson, 1916, 39026

© Canadian Museum of Civilization, Photographer: Rudolph Martin Anderson, 1916, 39026


April 30 through July 21, 2013

An epic story of Arctic exploration and discovery from a century ago is brought to life in this traveling exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of Civilization in collaboration with the Canadian Museum of Nature.

Frits Johansen, 1914, 42228
© Canadian Museum of Civilization, Photographer: Frits Johansen, 1914, 42228
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Located in the heart of Halifax’s waterfront, there’s no better place to immerse yourself in Nova Scotia’s rich maritime heritage than the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

From small craft boatbuilding to World War Convoys, the Days of Sail to the Age of Steam, the Titanic to the Halifax Explosion, you’ll discover the stories, events and people that have come to define Nova Scotia and its relationship with the sea.

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Acadia-Night smallMay 21 - 7:30 pmPublic Talk - Edward Cornwallis: Hero or Horror? 

Join Jon Tattrie for a lively presentation about one of the most controversial figures in Nova Scotian history.

After his talk, Jon hopes to engage the audience in an open discussion about the founder of Halifax and his legacy.

Copies of Jon's new book will be available for purchase at the event.
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Hang around at the Maritime Museum
Monday: 9:30 - 5:30  Tuesday: 9:30 - 8:00
Wednesday: 9:30 - 5:30
Thursday: 9:30 - 5:30
Friday: 9:30 - 5:30
Saturday: 9:30 - 5:30
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:30