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.

 

Summer Hours:  Tuesday-Saturday / 10 am – 4 pm

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.***

Upcoming Events

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Africville Reunion – July 26th-28th

Come and take part in the annual reunion celebrations in the Africville Park from July 26th-July 28th.

July 26th, 2024 – starting at 8:30
Movie Night Under the Stars

Come and join us for a Free night of family friendly movies and shows.

 

July 27th, 2024 – 6pm-8pm
Sweet Sounds of Soul Broadcast live from the Africville Museum on Seaside FM 105.9

Come on out to the Africville Museum between 6 and 8 pm on July 27th for a live broadcast and dance!

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MacPass Miles – August 4th, 2024:

Come and join Halifax Harbour Bridges and the Africville Museum for a 1 mile run on Natal Day weekend. Entry to the race is $10 and all proceeds will be donated to the Africville Museum!

We can’t wait to see you there!

 

 

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APPLY NOW: Africville Scholarship

Africville Heritage Trust Scholarship Scholarship Awards Program– Deadline June 30th, 2024

The AHT, together with Waterbury Newton Law Firm have established a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to former residents and descendants of former Africville residents who pursue post secondary education, as well as to students who demonstrate an effort to further the purpose of the Society through community advocacy, research, publications and training.

For more information head to our Scholarship Awards page.

 

 

 

Visit Us!

Opening Times

Tuesday – Saturday
10 am – 4 pm

Admission

Adults: $7.00

Students/Seniors: $6.00

5 & Under: FREE

Recent Posts

  • 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

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Saltwire features book Launch in Annapolis Royal

    https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/communities/author-brenda-thompsons-black-loyalist-research-digs-up-horrors-of-maritime-history-100949863/

  • Museum Closure March 29th – April 1st

    The Africville Museum will be closed for Easter weekend, March 29th-April 1st.

  • Summer Hours of Operation Beginning May 28th

    Beginning May 28th 2024 the Africville Museum will switching to summer hours and will be open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

  • Africville’s 40th Anniversary – CBC Information Morning NS

    “The Africville Gospel Choir is performing for the community’s 40th anniversary reunion. The choir’s director tells us about praising through the ages.” – CBC Information Morning NS

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    Walking Africville Audio Tour

    Walking Africville is a historic audio walking tour of 1950s-60s Africville, narrated by former residents. Click on the photo to visit the Walking Africville audio tour website.

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: Africville 40th Reunion Interview – Global News Morning Halifax

    Africville 40th Reunion Interview – Global News Morning Halifax

    “We speak with Juanita Peters from the Africville Museum and Beatrice Wilkins form the Africville Genealogy Society about what’s planned for the Africville 40th Reunion. The 10-day event starts later…

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: George Dixon Plaque Unveiling – Media Releases

    George Dixon Plaque Unveiling – Media Releases

    Global News – Interview with Africville Museum’s Educator, Carm Robertson https://globalnews.ca/video/9764620/plaque-to-honour-george-dixon-unveiled-at-africville-park/ CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/africville-george-dixon-boxing-plaque-1.6873838 Global News  https://globalnews.ca/news/9763028/george-dixon-plaque-africville-boxing/ Atlantic News https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/commemorative-plaque-unveiled-to-honour-boxing-legend-george-dixon-1.6437743 Mirage News https://www.miragenews.com/canada-honors-george-dixon-1st-black-world-champ-1025124/ rdNewsNow https://rdnewsnow.com/2023/06/12/new-tribute-unveiled-for-george-dixon-the-first-canadian-to-win-a-world-boxing-title/ Winnipeg Press https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/2023/06/12/new-tribute-unveiled-for-george-dixon-the-first-canadian-to-win-a-world-boxing-title HotCountry https://hotcountry1035.ca/2023/06/12/36620/

Find Us!

5795 Africville Road, Halifax NS

PH: (902) 422-1116

General Inquiries:
projectafricvillemuseum@gmail.com

Bookings: programmingafricvillemuseum@gmail.com

Opening Times:

Tues to Sat

10 am – 4 pm