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What to do and see in Halifax, Halifax Region: The Best Specialty Museums
Travelers say Halifax is best seen on foot, so park the car and start walking. Immerse yourself in Halifax's rich history at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and be sure to survey the city from the 18th-century Citadel National Historic Site. Then walk into any of Halifax's great bars and restaurants and catch some live music to round out your day.
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1. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,164 reviews
Immerse yourself in the rich marine history depicted by this museum's vast collection from binnacles and buoys to anchors and armaments.
Reviewed By B1698RKmichaelh - Burke, United States
This museum has some of the most beautiful ship models, sailboats of unique designs from the Maritime region and artifacts of the wrecks so abundant on the shoreline of Nova Scotia. And to add to this is actual artifacts from the Titanic! Including an actual deck chair. Great displays and fund for the whole family
2. Africville Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By rayp775 - Ipswich, United Kingdom
We actually walked from the Fairview cemetery to this museum which was an interesting experience alongside the main highway with little or no footpath coverage at times and took us approx 45 mins. Even on our way out it was good 25 min + walk through the adjacent park and then a small overgrown cinder covered path which would render access to many difficult if not impossible, which is a shame as this is a great museum charting events of the 60's when town planning destroyed a whole community. The staff at the museum are friendly and knowledgeable and with some artefacts and stories to listen to this is an important part of Halifax's history however unpalatable it may be. Access by car is much easier and there is ample parking on site although you will need to keep an eye out for the small direction signs as it adjoins a very industrial area. There is seating outside if you wish to enjoy a picnic lunch. The whole museum is housed in the one room and will take approx an hour to fully enjoy, and an adult ticket is just under Cnd$6.
3. C.S.S. Acadia
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4.0 based on 61 reviews
Canada's first hydrographic ship was used in mapping the ocean from 1913 to 1969 and is now open to the public for viewing and tours.
4. Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
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4.0 based on 37 reviews
The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame is a free-admission museum in downtown Halifax. We celebrate Nova Scotia sport history and sport heroes and hope to inspire visitors with stories of excellence. We have many exhibits, including one on hometown hockey superstar Sidney Crosby. Try a scavenger hunt, test your skills in our multi-sport simulator or watch a feature in our theatre. Find us above the Ticket Atlantic Box Office in the Scotiabank Centre. You can visit the Hall of Fame before all Scotiabank Centre events (and during many of them)-- check our Facebook page for details.
Reviewed By 739maryjaned
Tried out the Sport Heritage Walking Tour yesterday. It was a great way to see the city from a different perspective and learn about the strong sport history we have here in Halifax. Going to try the longer walk next time!
