Nova Scotia Museum - Tour Operator Guide

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Halifax, Nova Scotia - Halifax Dartmouth

Immerse visitors in the stories that define Nova Scotia's maritime heritage. Located at the heart of the historic Halifax waterfront, discover Canada's oldest and largest maritime museum, a premier attraction offering two floors of galleries, exhibits, and displays.

Hear the creak of a ship’s rigging, smell the sharp odor of pine tar, feel the comfort of a deck chair from RMS Titanic, or picture yourself floating above the remnants of an 18th-century shipwreck. Featured exhibits include: Shipwreck Treasures of Nova Scotia, RMS Titanic, the 1917 Halifax Explosion, the Navy and WWII Convoys, Days of Sail, Sable Island and lifesaving, Theodore Tugboat, Smallcraft, Age of Steam and the historic research vessel, CSS Acadia, berthed at the Museum's wharves.

Tours	Gallery tours and demonstrations, such as sail-making, rope work or boat-building, are available daily. Maximum recommended group size is 30 people per tour or demonstration. Advance notice is preferred.
Recommended Tour Length	1 to 2 hours
Admission Fees (Subject to change without notice)	Nov. 1 - April 30 Adult $4 Child (under 6 yrs) Free Child (6-17) $2 Senior (65+) $3.50 Family $10 Group rate $3.50 May 1 - Oct. 31 Adult $8 Child (under 6 yrs) Free Child (6-17) $4 Senior (65+) $7 Family $21 Group rate $5
Hours of Operation	Open year round. May 1 - Oct. 31 Monday: 9:30am-5:30pm Tuesday: 9:30am-8pm Wednesday-Saturday: 9:30am-5:30pm Sunday: 9:30am-5:30pm Sun. - May & Oct: 1-5:30pm Sun. - June-Sept.: 9:30am-5:30pm Nov. 1 - April 30 Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9:30am-8pm Wednesday-Saturday: 9:30am-5pm Sunday: 1-5:00pm
Location	1675 Lower Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Located in Metro Halifax
How to get there	Located at the heart of Halifax's historic waterfront, on Lower Water Street at the foot of Prince Street. Just a short stroll from several major hotels, Historic Properties and the Ferry terminal in Downtown Halifax.
Contact Information	Richard MacMichael, Coordinator of Visitor Services Phone: (902) 424-6446 Fax: (902) 424-0612 Email: macmicrs@gov.ns.ca
Parking	Parking is available within “Pay and Display” lots along Lower Water St. Bus pull-off is available for drop off and pick up at museum entrance. Motorcoach parking is not available.
Bilingual Services	Gallery tours may be available in French with prior notice. French brochures are available and all major interpretive panels are bilingual.
Accessible	The Museum is wheelchair accessible.
Gift Shop	The Gift Shop at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is operated by the Marine Heritage Store.
Food Services	Various restaurants located within easy walking distance.
Nearby Provincial Museums	Museum of Natural History, Halifax Ross Farm Museum, New Ross Uniacke Estate Museum Park, Mount Uniacke Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg Fisherman's Life Museum, Jeddore Oyster Pond