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

Upcoming Closures:

  • September 30th in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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.***

 

Please Vote Today!

Okay folks the voting has started! Please visit the Sustainable World Ports website and vote for the Africville Seasides Facility as soon as possible. This would give Halifax and the Africville Story global attention.
To vote, scroll down and click the BLUE SELECT YOUR WINNERS button (you can vote for others in the other categories as well).
FINISH- Don’t forget to verify your vote so it counts: Check your email and click the verification link that was sent to you, and you’re done.
Keeping our fingers crossed folks.

Join us for Yoga: Fridays at 8am

 

“In The Africville Kitchen” cookbook is back in stock!


Secure your copy of this cherished cookbook today.

🛒 HOW TO PURCHASE:
Please visit or contact the museum directly to place your order. We ship across Canada!

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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 UNESCO 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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Opening Times                                                          

Regular Hours (beginning after Labour Day)

Monday – Friday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Summer Hours

Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Closed

May 18th, Victoria Day

July 1st, Canada Day

August 5th, Natal Day

September 1st & 2nd, Labour Day

September 30th, Truth and Reconciliation Day

October 13, Thanksgiving

November 11, Remembrance Day

Admission Fees (including 14% HST):

5 & Under: Free

Students/Seniors (55+): $9.00

Adults: $10.00

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Find Us!

5795 Africville Road, Halifax NS

General Inquiries:

PH: (902) 422-1116
projectafricvillemuseum@gmail.com

Tour Bookings:

PH: (902) 455-6461
programming@africvillemuseum.org

Opening Times:

We are currently open

Monday-Friday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

After Victoria Day long weekend we will be open

Tuesday-Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm