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Museum · Halifax, Nova Scotia
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
A harbourfront museum about Nova Scotia’s maritime life, with exhibits on the Titanic, the 1917 Halifax Explosion and shipwrecks off the coast.
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About Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is on the harbour boardwalk in an old ship supply warehouse. It is Canada’s oldest maritime museum and tells the story of Nova Scotia’s relationship with the sea: fishing boats, sailing ships, lighthouses and port life.
Two exhibits attract most visitors. The Titanic exhibit displays wooden items recovered from the sea after the 1912 sinking, including a deck chair, and explains Halifax’s role in recovering bodies. The Halifax Explosion exhibit recounts the collision of two ships in the harbour in 1917, which destroyed part of the city and is one of the largest accidental explosions in history.
Moored at the adjacent pier is the CSS Acadia, a 1913 hydrographic ship that can be visited in summer. Check operating hours before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One and a half to two hours.
Best time
Any time of year; in summer combine with a visit to the CSS Acadia. It is open fewer days in winter.
How to get there
On the harbour boardwalk, on Lower Water Street, a few minutes’ walk from downtown.
Tip
Start with the Titanic exhibit and allow time for the Halifax Explosion exhibit, which explains the city’s history.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
What Titanic items are in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic?
Wood pieces recovered from the sea after the sinking, such as a deck chaise lounge, and the story of the rescue efforts launched from Halifax.
What was the Halifax Explosion?
The collision of two ships in the harbour in December 1917 that caused a massive explosion and destroyed part of the city. The museum has an exhibit dedicated to it.
How long does a visit to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic take?
About one and a half to two hours.