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Halifax museums shortlist
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
A waterfront museum with indoor maritime exhibits and separate seasonal ship access.
- October
- The main museum opens daily, with Tuesday evenings until 8 p.m.
- Ship closure
- CSS Acadia is closed October 15 to 19, 2026, inclusive.
- Useful for
- A rainy waterfront visit or free Tuesday evening
- Before visiting
- The main museum and CSS Acadia have different hours. November Mondays are closed.
Sources: Halifax: museum
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Useful questions
Is CSS Acadia open October 16 to 19, 2026?
No. The museum reports a closure October 15 to 19 inclusive.
Source: Halifax: museum
Is the main museum also listed as closed then?
No. The main museum has its own published opening schedule.
Source: Halifax: museum
When is Tuesday admission free?
From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to the current visit page.
Source: Halifax: museum
What is the October adult ticket?
$11 in the May 1 to October 31 price column.
Source: Halifax: museum
Does the museum open on November Mondays?
No. The November-to-April schedule closes Mondays.
Source: Halifax: museum
What are usual non-Tuesday opening hours?
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on listed open days.
Source: Halifax: museum
Does an accessibility support person pay?
The visit page says an accessibility support person is admitted free.
Source: Halifax: museum
Can I borrow a wheelchair at the Maritime Museum?
The museum has two visitor wheelchairs, available first come, first served.
Source: Halifax: museum