We really enjoyed our experience at this museum. The main reason were the very good docents on each…read morefloor. They really got into their topics and so brought the fishing life to life. The key ones were the lobster, dory and the Bluenose. Bringing coins if you want to park on the street. 2CD per hour. We stayed about two hours because the docents were so interesting to talk to. The main parking lot was 4 CD per hour and it was full at 3 o'clock on a Friday in October. Overall nice museum with excelente help, even the front desk people made us feel welcome beyond normal.

At the recommendation of locals, we stopped into the Fisherie's Museum of the Atlantic on our…read morewhirlwind 4 day trip to Nova Scota last month. We made a day of visiting Lunenburg and got to see the Blue Nose. Unfortunately, end of October means the tourism season is over and 50% of the town was shut down and the museum talks, guided tours, and extras were not operational. The Blue Nose was outside and being prepared for winter and was no longer accessible to museum patrons. The upside? I think admission was only $5 as it was off season. Inside, you'll find a small aquarium, artifacts of Atlantic fishing life, and stories galore from rum running prohibition to sea monsters. There's a small movie theatre that has an ongoing rotating display of documentary style films. There are three floors here plus the outside where the Bluenose replica is. Fear not, however, there are elevators if your party requires. All in all, I'd like to come back but when it's tourism season and the displays and tours are active.

What an amazing place; The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic! I had been here about 15 years ago and…read moreit's amazing how it's changed with more artifacts. It's Canada's oldest and largest maritime museum located on the beautiful waterfront of Halifax! They have many exhibits and artifacts including the largest collection of items and stories about the Titanic rescue, shipbuilding, the 1917 Halifax explosion and various Navy memorabilia. I really enjoyed that they included history of the indigenous mi'kmaw! Also notable was that they have a boat school and a real more representative that will signal your name and provide you a certificate! Fun day of seeing, learning and having fun at this museum!

Fascinating & Informative - A Must for History Lovers…read more The Halifax Maritime Museum of the Atlantic was such a great experience! There's so much to learn, and the exhibits are incredibly well done. We especially loved the Titanic section--super moving and full of fascinating detail. It's definitely worth the price of admission, especially if you're even remotely interested in history or maritime culture. We left feeling like we'd learned a lot and gained a deeper appreciation for Halifax's role in so many historic events. Highly recommend!

The shows are presented by volunteer amateur astronomers, mostly for the Halifax Centre of the…read moreRoyal Astronomical Society of Canada. Currently, public shows are on alternate Thursdays only. Ages range: 8 and up. This is not a fancy planetarium like in some spiffy science centres, but the setting is friendly and intimate, and the presenters approachable. It is a great way to learn about the sky, and the show always goes on, rain or shine!

Let's start with the only bad thing: your neck might get a bit sore after staring up at "the night…read moresky" for an hour. Seriously, I kind of wish that they just put mats down on the floor and everyone could lie down and stargaze. So, if you've never been, here's the deal: They do different presentations throughout the year, typically an hour in length and $5/adult. You do have to e-mail ahead of time to reserve space (see their Web site). You'll get a star chart print-out and some optional brochures if you want to expand and/or apply your learning. Once you're in, they gradually adjust your eyes to night vision by dimming the lights. Then the magic begins. You wouldn't think at the beginning that a simple domed tent and some strange looking machine could transport you into the night sky. But it happens. The presenter my evening also made sure to inject a fair bit of humour. The machine itself was made by hand in the 1950s and technically belongs to the Museum on Natural History but is on permanent loan to Dalhousie.

This was a pretty cool experience to see what a working farm was like in the 1800's. You can see…read morethings such a farmer plowing the field with an ox, a blacksmith making horseshoes, woodworker, barn full of animals, school house. There is a carriage ride you can take as well around the property. They are open year round. It took us around 2 hours to experience everything we wanted to do.

We loved this place! We took my daughter, 13 and were hesitant that it would be geared too young…read morefor her. She thought it was great! There was ample parking. You walk in through the museum store. We used the museum pass for admission. There are picnic tables available for lunch. We spent about an hour and a half there but there are people that spend the day. There is a barn with animals that are very friendly. You can go upstairs and downstairs. In the cottage, the girls were picking white currant berries to make jam. They also had home-made molasses cookies There is a woodshop, in which the carpenter was making wood slats to form barrels, which are available for purchase in the gift shop. The blacksmith was making hooks and horseshoes to sell in the gift shop. There is a school house, in which you can sit at a desk and learn about the history of the farm, ask questions, etc. We were able to see the sheep receive medicine, go for a covered wagon ride and take some amazing pictures. This is a must see if you are in the area!

It's only $6 CAD. Two small floors of exhibits. Good for kids with short attention spans. I was…read moredone after an hour. Clean bathrooms. Private parking lot. Walking distance from the public gardens.

I really enjoyed the museum! It isn't particularly big but it is certainly larger than I thought it…read morewould be. All of it is very interactive and I learned a lot while walking around and reading. There are some really fascinating things inside and I enjoyed the experience over all. The staff were very friendly and everyone was helpful during our visit.

An outpost of the Canadian Sea Turtle Network, a charity which researches, protects and advocates…read morefor endangered sea turtles. Headquartered in Halifax with another outpost at Peggy's Cove and an outreach program in Trinidad, they provide information and display turtle anatomical features, tracking devices, movements, maps, etc. It is usually staffed by a student with some research/study experience. This tiny museum (reputed to be Canada's smallest) is free. Good for souvenirs! While the centre is particularly orientated to kids, this senior citizen enjoyed his 20 minutes there.

A great spot to visit and learn about some of the marine life and touch the animals, the price is…read morereally good and affordable to most family. They're trying to raise money to build an aquarium, which is awesome if we have something like that in Halifax I'm gonna come back for sure

From the owner: The Back to the Sea Centre is a marine interpretive centre located in Martin's Park. Through a…read morecollect-hold-and-release philosophy and hands on approach we work to spark curiosity and foster a desire to protect our ocean by bringing the ocean to eye level for people of all ages. We welcome you to come learn about our local intertidal marine animals!

An amazing museum and very affordable. The staff stationed throughout the museum were all so…read moreinformative and helpful. My 5 and 2 year old enjoyed all the exhibits and on an early Thursday morning we found the place pretty quiet. The bubble room, musical stairs, and energy rooms were our favorites. Lots of clean spacious bathrooms, a coat check area, and snack bar. Just a short (1/3 mi?) walk from the cruise terminal. We really recommend this place!

My review of the Discovery Centre is based on the Science, Spirits and Boos event…read more Okay, you know me, I just have to be honest. I don't blame Yelp for this one but overall this event was lame. Firstly, I hated that I couldn't really mingle with other yelpers. :( Secondly, no free food or drink? Not even water was free (besides the fountain I finally found). I guess I just assumed for 38 bucks a ticket (yes thankfully as a Yelp elite I didn't have to pay but can't believe others did). We had to ask the girl selling food where we could get water and she said we could wait in the line for the bar but then went and got us a plastic cup that we could fill at the fountain. Now here's the real disgusting part, food and drink costs were astronomical! $7.50 for a tiny little plastic cup of green liquid, $4.25 for a bottle of water, $4.50 for a cup of chili, and no vegan options (not that I'd spend that even if they did). Next, it didn't feel much like a Halloween party besides people being dressed up. I did love the giant screens with the projections of ghosts and Jack o'lanterns but would have been nice to have had Halloween music and some other decor. The building itself is beautiful. I love the giant colorful lights and the view of the seaport market from the top floor. It was my first time at the Discovery Center and I am glad I did get to visit, especially for free but I definitely wouldn't pay to go back. I found myself really bored by the exhibits. My favourite part were the 3d printers. It was so cool to finally see one in person. I also have to mention that I was in fact offended by the organ dissections going on. I walked into the room not knowing what it was and saw a giant cow heart on the table. I asked what it was and turned around and said "nope I'm not okay with this." As a vegan, that was pretty heartbreaking to me. I was also offended by the kids area where they had a fake cow to milk and a plastic butcher shop area with fake meat to play with. Apologies for letting my vegan show, it's just pretty hard to disconnect. Nothing against jazz or the band playing but that also felt strange for a Halloween party. Anyhow, I thank Yelp for getting me in for free and since I was with my friend we still had an okay time but we left by 9pm because of everything I described. I definitely have no desire to visit the Discovery Center again. This event was a pretty big disappoint for me.

So I was at Cole harbor farms and there was a worker screaming at us. Very rude. Never coming back…read moreone star

The Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Farm is an anachronism set down in the middle of suburban Cole…read moreHarbour. Located just off Cole Harbour Road (only a couple of blocks from where it turns into Portland Street), this museum has something for everyone. We've visited a few times. Admission is free, with donations encouraged. In the summers, they have livestock on premises: we've seen cows, chickens, lambs, pigs, ducks and - of course - barn cats. There are several historic buildings on site. Most have been moved from their original location in order to construct a composite of a typical turn-of-the-century rural Nova Scotia farm. Many of the buildings have displays of old farm equipment, along with explanations of how farming was accomplished before the industrial revolution came along and changed the game forever. Check out their gift shop and café. Their menu is surprisingly good and many of the ingredients are as local-sourced as it gets: vegetables from the farm garden and eggs from the farm barn. They also do on-site catering for special events. Fair warning: on a hot day, the temperature inside the café is a good 5-10 degrees warmer than outside.