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: Monday-Friday / 10 am – 4 pm

Upcoming Closures: The Africville Museum will be closed to the public on Monday, October 14th in celebration of Thanksgiving.

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.***

 

 

Recent News

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

Upcoming Events

 

This year, between October 18th and October 26th the Africville Museum will home to scarecrows created by students across the province! Come and visit us at the Africville Museum during this time and vote for your favourite entry to help us pick our Visitor’s Choice winner!

 

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Visit Us!

Summer Opening Times

Tuesday – Saturday
10 am – 4 pm

Opening times beginning September 30th

Monday – Friday
10 am – 4 pm

Admission

Adults: $7.00

Students/Seniors: $6.00

5 & Under: FREE

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