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:
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November 11, 2026 – Remembrance Day
*** The Africville Museum grounds are a ‘No dogs allowed’ area. The adjacent Africville Park is designated as an on-leash dog area.***
Recent Events & Activities
Africville Marina Sailing School, Aug 2025
Africville Marina Sailing School, Aug 2025
Africville Marina Sailing School, Aug 2025
Scholarship Awards Program, Sep 2025
Scholarship Awards Program, Sep 2025
Scholarship Awards Program, Sep 2025
Dr. Mandela in Africville, May 2025
Dr. Mandela in Africville, May 2025
New marine container examination facility opens in Port of Halifax, July 2025
New marine container examination facility opens in Port of Halifax, July 2025
Hydroponic farming takes root at Africville Lookoff Park
Hydroponic farming takes root at Africville Lookoff Park
Africville News
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A legacy of healing from Africville to the clinic – Foundation for Black Communities
Aaliyah Arab-Smith Foundation for Black Communities – Read More Aaliyah Arab-Smith – A first-year medical student at Dalhousie University, a two-time winner of the Africville Heritage Trust Scholarship and a…
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Ocean Week events begin in Halifax – CBC News
OCEAN WEEK EVENTS BEGIN IN HALIFAX CBC News – Watch Now Jennifer Meisner, director of Ocean Week Halifax, shares what to expect when festivities start this Saturday — from surfing…
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WATCH: This teen thinks kids should learn about Nova Scotia’s Black history – CBC News
Joy Akinkunmi, 17, made a documentary about Africville Have you learned about Africville in school? Joy Akinkunmi, 17, decided more people should learn about this historic Nova Scotian community. So…
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Ocean Week at Africville
Kickoff Ocean Week at Africville: Community Event and Shoreline Cleanup! Dive into the start of Ocean Week Halifax with a day of community, conservation, and hands-on discovery! We are gathering…
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Africville Museum presents exhibit, ‘A Walk Through Africville’, hosted by IKEA – Global News
Africville Museum presents exhibit, ‘A Walk Through Africville’, hosted by IKEA Global News – Watch Now In honour of Black History Month, the Africville Museum, in partnership with IKEA Canada…
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Canadian football legend Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons explores Halifax’s Black history – CTV News
Canadian football legend Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons explores Halifax’s Black history CTV News – Watch Now Before Tuesday, Canadian-American icon Michael “Pinball” Clemons didn’t have many ties to Nova Scotia, but…

