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Let the Nova Scotia Museum come to you! Our new online Learning Resources Catalogue.  adds excitement and adventure on your journey of learning, whether in the school or in the community.

Perkins House Museum
Open June 1–October 15
Monday–Saturday, 9:30am – 5:30pm
Sunday, 1 – 5:30pm
Tel: 902 354 4058

Contact: Linda Rafuse, Director or Kathleen Stitt, Administrative Assistant, to book a visit or request a program guide.

You’ll want to keep coming back to the Learning Resources Catalogue made especially for educators and program leaders, featuring:

  • 27 diverse museums to discover – right across the province
  • hundreds of interactive experiences and tours to engage and inspire
  • 35 fascinating museum kits to promote hands-on learning and fun
  • dozens of virtual exhibits and collections that support your curriculum
  • scores of books or resources to expand your learning
  • timely e-updates to keep you informed

Heritage belongs to all of us. It’s the story we share, and it shapes the stories our children will tell tomorrow. Our Learning Resources website brings Nova Scotia’s rich cultural and natural heritage to your doorstep. Step right in and bring learning to life!

For EducatorsSilly Sally Spins a TaleGrades K-1 (1 hour)
Hear our "sheepish" puppet tell the story about the Perkins House kids. This story will include a tour of the Perkins House. After the story the students will make a wooly craft.

Early MedicineGrades 1-6 (1.5 hours)
See actual medical instruments from the 1700's and hear how they were used by Perkins Family Physician, Dr. Falt. Using student volunteers, we'll compare and contrast older Medieval medical treatments to Dr. Falt's treatments and to today's treatments.