Museums & Galleries
East Hants has a variety of museums, galleries and artistic experiences waiting to be discovered. Explore the links below to learn more about these cultural points of interest.
A must see in East Hants is a visit to Uniacke Estate Museum Park. Architecture, history and art enthusiasts will enjoy this rare example of an early 1800s house and landscape – much of the property remains in original condition, fully intact. This site is also known as one of the last examples of English Landscape Garden design.
Discover the era of shipbuilding and hear tales of the Golden Age of Sail in Maitland, Nova Scotia’s first designated Heritage Conservation district.
The Shubenacadie Tinsmith Museum is home to a multi-room gift shop packed full of locally crafted items. Stop by and take home a piece of Nova Scotia!
The Lower Selma Museum is a designated Municipal Heritage Property and is a repository for documents, photos, and artifacts. It also houses a small research library and is a valuable resource for genealogical research.
Gallery 215 is a showcase of contemporary Visual Art by over 35 Nova Scotia artists, housed in a historic two room schoolhouse. With a plethora of artistic mediums available, you’re sure to find the perfect piece to remember your Fundy coast trip!
Beyond the Wharf is a quaint craft shop home to locally made arts and crafts, including jewelry, textiles, tasty treats and much more. Do some shopping, then take a walk out onto the wharf and see the power of the Bay of Fundy tides.
More to Explore
Learn about the world’s highest tides, find a water access point and visit a park or trail. Do it all in East Hants!
