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, November 11th in observance of Remembrance Day

The Africville Museum will also be closed to tours for the Christmas season beginning on November 23rd, 2024 and will re-open on January 6th, 2025.

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.***

 

 

Giving Tuesday December 3rd

Giving Tuesday (December 3rd) is a day dedicated to generosity and making a difference.

Make a difference today by donating to the Africville Museum and helping us to continue preserving and telling to stories of Africville!

As Santa says, “it’s better to give than to receive.”

Donations can be made by clicking the following link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/124566

 

Africville Christmas Tree Lighting and UNESCO Announcement

Africville Receives Historic United Nations Designation!

Upcoming Events

 

The Africville Museum invites you to a special Christmas Church Service on Sunday, December 1st at 10:00 am. All are welcome!

Come and join us for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Ceremony happening at the Africville Museum on Sunday December 1st beginning at 5 PM.

Need a way to our tree lighting? We’ve arranged for a bus to do pick ups in Hammonds Plains and Lucasville. To reserve a spot please reach out to ansaio@halifax.ca or call (902) 476-3592

 

Past Events and Activities

Recent News

Planners Debate Housing, Transportation Tradeoffs

Experts say Africville is a lesson on what not to do in planning

Read more here: https://signalhfx.ca/planners-debate-housing-transportation-tradeoffs/

 

Students help with goose problem in Africville

Read more here: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6540178

 

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

 

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Opening Times

Monday – Friday
10 am – 4 pm

Admission (changing January 1st, 2025)

5 & Under: Free

Students/Seniors: $6.00

Adults: $7.00

Beginning January 1st, 2025:

5 & Under: Free

Students/Seniors (55+): $9.00

Adults: $10.00

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5795 Africville Road, Halifax NS

PH: (902) 422-1116

General Inquiries:
projectafricvillemuseum@gmail.com

Bookings: programmingafricvillemuseum@gmail.com

Opening Times:

Monday to Friday
10 am – 4 pm