Africville Receives Historic United Nations Designation!

Welcome to the Africville Museum

 

In a replica of the Seaview United Baptist Church, we share stories of the community of Africville, the spirit of which lives on.

Current Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday / 10 am – 4 pm

Upcoming Closures: The Africville Museum will be closed to the public on Monday, November 11th in observance of Remembrance Day

The Africville Museum will also be closed to tours for the Christmas season beginning on November 23rd, 2024 and will re-open on January 6th, 2025.

Coming on a day we aren’t open?
Try the Walking Africville Audio Tour by scanning the QR code next to the museum door.

 

*** The Africville Museum grounds are a ‘No dogs allowed’ area.  The adjacent Africville Park is designated as an on-leash dog area.***

 

 

Recent News

Students help with goose problem in Africville

Read more here: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6540178

 

Africville receives UNESCO designation as a Place of History and Memory linked to Enslavement and the Slave Trade

Read more here: https://en.ccunesco.ca/about-ccunesco/press/2024/10/africville-unesco-places-of-history-and-memory

Africville receives United Nations designation

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6533251 – Gareth Hampshire, CBC News, October 10, 2024

African Nova Scotian history being recognized nationally, internationally

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/african-nova-scotian-history-being-recognized-nationally-internationally-1.7070016 – By Stephanie Tiscos, CVT News, Ocotber 10, 2024

 

Upcoming Events

Come and join us for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Ceremony happening at the Africville Museum on Sunday December 1st beginning at 5 PM.

 

 

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Opening Times

Monday – Friday
10 am – 4 pm

Admission (changing January 1st, 2025)

5 & Under: Free

Students/Seniors: $6.00

Adults: $7.00

Beginning January 1st, 2025:

5 & Under: Free

Students/Seniors (55+): $9.00

Adults: $10.00

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