Halifax Museums and Art Galleries

(Halifax, Nova Scotia - NS, Canada)

Museums and art galleries are surprisingly plentiful in the city of Halifax, and both art lovers and historians visiting the Halifax area will not fail to be impressed. Containing many outstanding works of art, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia can be found in downtown Halifax, with the Khyber Center for the Arts just a short walk away.

For museum lovers in Halifax, a visit to the city's many museums is a must, with highlights including the Fultz House Museum, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the outstanding Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History.

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Address: 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), B3J 1V9, Canada
Tel: +1 902 424 5280
Featuring a vast permanent collection including Nova Scotian and Canadian Art, together with many international art works, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia can be found in downtown Halifax. Highlights include more than 7,000 works of art, together with numerous art classes and lectures.
Open hours: September to June, Tuesday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00; July and August, Saturday to Monday - 12:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for seniors, students and children, children under six free

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Address: 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), B3J 1S3, Canada
Tel: +1 902 424 7490
With many fascinating exhibits relating to the marine heritage of this area, Halifax's Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is the largest maritime museum in Canada. Highlights include the William Robertson and Son Ship Chandlery, a collection of small water craft and a museum shop, together with a wealth of artifacts and more.
Open hours: May to October, Monday, Wednesday to Saturday - 09:30 to 17:30, Tuesday - 09:30 to 18:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:30; November to April, Tuesday - 09:30 to 20:00, Wednesday to Saturday - 09:30 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, children and families, children under six free

Khyber Center for the Arts

Address: 1588 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), B3J 1Z6, Canada
Tel: +1 902 422 9668
Featuring three galleries and the Kyber Club, which is a perfect place for young artists to chat and enjoy a drink, the Khyber Center for the Arts is situated in Barrington Street.
Open hours: Wednesday to Saturday - 12:00 to 17:00
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 17:00 to 01:30
Admission: by donation

Fultz House Museum

Address: 33 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia (NS), B4C 2S8, Canada
Tel: +1 902 865 3794
The Fultz House Museum offers an insight into life in Sackville in bygone years, and contains a fascinating collection of artifacts and exhibits, including a coopers shop, a blacksmiths shop, numerous farm tools, together with ponds and flowers in the grounds. Guided tours are available during the summer months.
Open hours: July to September, Sunday to Thursday - 10:00 to 17:00, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: free - donations accepted

Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History

Address: 1747 Summer Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), B3H 4A6, Canada
Tel: +1 902 424 7353
This impressive museum houses many exhibits offering an insight into the history of Nova Scotian native life, together with numerous collections of wildlife indigenous to this area. There are numerous events held at this museum throughout the year.
Open hours: October to May, Tuesday, Thursday to Saturday - 09:30 to 17:00, Wednesday - 09:30 to 20:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00; June to September, Monday and Tuesday, Thursday to Saturday - 09:30 to 17:30, Wednesday - 09:30 to 20:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:30
Admission: charge