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.

Upcoming Closures:
The Museum will be closed from Monday, February 2nd through Wednesday, February 4th.

Current Hours of Operation:
We are currently open for tours
Monday – Friday 10am-4pm

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.***

 

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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

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

PH: (902) 422-1116

General Inquiries:
projectafricvillemuseum@gmail.com

Tour Bookings: programmingafricvillemuseum@gmail.com

Opening Times:

We are currently open

Monday-Friday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm