The museum features period rooms containing artifacts, and archives that relate to the interesting Maritime & Pioneer history of Digby Town/Digby County, its people and industries.
The Admiral Digby Museum is located in a Georgian-style building, which was constructed in the mid 1800’s. One of the oldest structures in the Town of Digby, it is named in honour of Rear Admiral Robert Digby, Officer in the Royal Navy, who was in charge of arranging vessels and captains for the distribution of Loyalists from New York in 1783-1784. Spread over two floors, the museum exhibits period rooms containing furnishings and artifacts relating to the history, heritage and culture of Digby Town and County. Of particular interest is our Marine Room which displays ship models and navigational equipment and the Costume Room which exhibits vintage clothing.
Researching your Digby County Roots? Check out the Archives located on the 2nd floor.
Visit our Tax Free Gift Shop where you’ll find our support in local authors, artists, and photographers.
The building served as the Admiral Digby Library during the 1970s. It was operated by the Admiral Digby Library Association. In 1972, the Society’s name was officially changed to the Admiral Digby Library & Historical Society, of which operates the Admiral Digby Museum.
Small fees applied for Museum and Archives (subject to change).
The Mission of the Admiral Digby Museum is:
To enrich community knowledge and awareness of the history, heritage and culture of the Town of Digby and Digby County.
Museum; Genealogy/Archives; Gift Shop
Available on site is our ever growing Gift Shop. We also have a Meeting Room available for rent with a limit of 50 persons.
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