Halifax Maritime Museum - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

canarymoon · 03-08-2008, 12:10 PM

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is the marine history division of the Nova Scotia Museum a family of 27 museums operated by the Province of Nova Scotia.

Collection
The collection includes artifacts, images, charts and plans relating to the marine history of Nova Scotia. The Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian merchant marine, Nova Scotia small craft and local shipwrecks are particular strengths of the collection much of which represents the period 1850 to the present. The collection includes everything from sextants, binnacles and figureheads to small craft, anchors, armaments and marine portraits and our largest artifact, the 1913 hydrographic vessel CSS Acadia

LOCATION: At the Heart of Halifax's Historic Waterfront, on Lower Water Street at the foot of Prince Street... just a short five minute stroll from Historic Properties.

ADMISSION: Varies. See website for details.

WEBSITE: Come Aboard the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

canarymoon · 03-08-2008, 12:14 PM

This museum has a permanent Titantic exhibit.

The exhibit features wooden artifacts collected at the scene of the disaster, including one of the only Titanic deck chairs known to exist.

DETAILS on THS web page: Titanic ~ The Unsinkable Ship and Halifax, Nova Scotia

canarymoon · 03-08-2008, 12:16 PM

Theodore Tugboat Exhibit

The Museum continues to present the popular exhibit Theodore Tugboat based on the actual models and sets used in the Theodore Tugboat television series. Young visitors can meet their favourite characters and see the Big Harbour. Altogether, more than 20 models are on display, including Theodore, Digby the Cable Ship and Barrington Barge. An exciting and entertaining experience for children and adults alike, the exhibit helps to explain how a busy harbour works.

Exhibits of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

sue miller · 03-08-2008, 12:37 PM

I would love to go there, I could kick myself for not visiting when I lived in Mass and NH, I didn't know it was there!!

canarymoon · 03-08-2008, 12:47 PM

Sounds like it has something for everyone.

Char · 04-02-2008, 02:36 PM

If we ever get up that way we will be sure to visit! Sounds facinating!

Beyondships · 04-28-2008, 02:50 PM

There is now a boardwalk running along the water from where the cruise ships tie up to the Museum (and past it). On a nice day, many passengers make take this walk.

canarymoon · 05-04-2008, 09:23 PM

That sounds nice!
Maybe we'll soon have a first hand report from some CLFer who has visited there!

Have you been, Beyond?

Easternstar · 10-05-2008, 01:10 AM

I am very new to these boards but I work for Tourism in Halifax if you think I can add anything. Looks pretty thorough.

canarymoon · 10-05-2008, 07:24 AM

Hi, Easternstar, and welcome!

Yes - please feel free to add anything you want.

And, if you have information about other things in your area, please feel free to start a new thread or threads. We would absolutely welcome your expertise!