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: We are currently open for tours Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
Beginning May 21st we will be open Tuesday – Saturday 10am-4pm
Upcoming Closures:
The Africville Museum will be closed to the public on the following dates:
July 1st, Canada Day
August 5th, Natal Day
September 1st & 2nd, Labour Day
September 30th, Truth and Reconciliation Day
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.***
Google Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 303 reviews Ben Etienne2025-04-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Enjoy the park beside it as well and have a good talk with the staff because they're knowledgeable on communities outside of Africville and Halifax in general, tying how intertwined the impact of this story is Lorna Kennedy Murray (Image and Etiquette)2024-10-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The memories this place holds are remarkable! I'm so sorry we arrived near closing time and were not able to explore more of the rich history.
Africville Christmas Tree Lighting and UNESCO Announcement
Africville Receives Historic United Nations Designation!
Upcoming Events
No upcoming events scheduled.
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Recent News
‘Province offers reward up to $150,000 in Africville shooting case’ – By Gareth Hampshire, April 2nd 2025
‘It’s an ongoing fight’: Community reflect on 15 years since Africville apology – By Vanessa Wright, February 26th 2025
Planners Debate Housing, Transportation Tradeoffs
Experts say Africville is a lesson on what not to do in planning
Read more here: https://signalhfx.ca/planners-debate-housing-transportation-tradeoffs/
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
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Visit Us!
Opening Times
Winter Hours
Monday – Friday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Beginning May 21st (following Victoria Day long weekend)
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed
July 1st, Canada Day
August 5th, Natal Day
September 1st & 2nd, Labour Day
September 30th, Truth and Reconciliation Day
Admission Fees (including 15% HST):
5 & Under: Free
Students/Seniors (55+): $9.00
Adults: $10.00
Recent Posts
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Africville sailing students race out of Lunenburg – Global News
Africville sailing students race out of Lunenburg Global News – Watch Now We check in with Juanita Peters from the Africville Museum to learn more about the first generation of…
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Nova Scotia’s deep roots and coastal charm – WCVB Boston News
Halifax’s living history, preserved through Africville’s legacy, immigrant stories, and maritime heritage WCVB Boston News – Watch Now In Halifax, Nova Scotia, you can find history in every corner, from…
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Marine Container Examination Facility celebrates new opening in Halifax – CTV News
The new Africville Seasides Marine Container Examination Facility (MCEF) celebrated its official opening in Halifax on Wednesday. CTV News – Watch Now The construction of the facility, which began in summer…
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New marine container examination facility opens in Port of Halifax – Global News
A new CBSA facility in the Port of Halifax is officially open. Global News – Watch Now The building is expected to speed up the fight against illegal contraband entering…
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Africville Heritage Trust Talks Halifax Harbour Bridge Tolls – Global News
Africville Heritage Trust Talks Halifax Harbour Bridge Tolls Global News – Watch Now We check in Percy Paris, chair of The Africville Heritage Trust, who would like to see tolls…
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The Sunday Times features Africville Museum in an article
To read the full article click the link below: https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/north-america-travel/canada/halifax-nova-scotia-what-to-see-where-to-eat-mrqqxdp8w
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Free Movie Night Under the Stars – July 26th, 2024
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/community/africville-movie-night-july-26-1.7269608
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Africville Shoreline Cleanup with Halifax Ocean Week
Group dives for debris, picks up garbage along shoreline at Africville Park Community members gathered in Africville Park to clean up litter on the shoreline and dive for debris in…
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APPLY NOW: Summer Employment Opportunity
The Africville Museum is now accepting applications for the position of Museum Interpreter. This is a dynamic position suitable for an individual who has an interest in history, heritage interpretation,…