1747 Summer Street, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6
Explore Nova Scotia's natural world through galleries on botany, mammals, birds, and Mi'kmaq culture. Meet Gus, the museum's 103-year-old gopher tortoise, and discover the universe through Science on a Sphere.
Part of the Nova Scotia Museum family. Sensory Friendly Sundays offered in partnership with Autism Nova Scotia.
🕐 Mo-Su 09:30-16:30
Updated · Mis à jour — May 7, 2026
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Le Laissez-passer Canada fort est une initiative fédérale 2025-2026 conçue pour stimuler la fréquentation et l'accessibilité en offrant l'admission gratuite aux enfants (17 ans et moins) et 50 % de réduction pour les jeunes adultes (18-24 ans). Il vise à encourager l'exploration du patrimoine national, le gouvernement fédéral (et certains gouvernements provinciaux) fournissant un financement pour compenser les pertes de revenus des établissements participants. Le programme estival 2026 se déroule du 19 juin au 7 septembre inclusivement.