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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

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Situated in the heart of Halifax’s historic Waterfront, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is located on Lower Water Street, at the base of Prince Street. The Museum is also accessible from the Halifax Harbourwalk, a 3-km boardwalk that spans the length of the city’s downtown core.

The Museum is wheelchair accessible, equipped with a passenger elevator, wheelchair accessible stalls in the public washrooms, and automatic doors at two of the main entrances, which were generously donated by the Company of Master Mariners and the Halifax Rotary Club. Wheelchairs are also available to visitors at the Museum’s front desk upon request (limited availability).

Please call us at (902) 424-7491, during museum hours, for daily information on Acadia's open hours.

Address: 1675 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S3, Canada
Phone: (902) 424-7490
State: Nova Scotia
County: Halifax Regional Municipality
City: Downtown Halifax
Zip Code: B3J 1S3


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What a great place!nnStumbled upon it while walking along the harbour and it was absolutely fantastic! Did not expect to spend so much time here and had to unfortunately take an early leave as I had other things on my schedule.nnThe staff are great, kind, passionate and lovely to talk to! Counterstaff was warm and inviting, and the special section, which wad helmed by Phillip when I was there, was insightful and well curated, and Phillip was knowledgeable and enthusiastic!nnThere was so much to see in this museum!nSections on how the Canadian Navy developed, the evolution of boats from sailboats to steam, the halifax harbour disaster and the Titanic! I would say one could stay here for up to 3-4 hours if you were to take your time!nnGreat place! I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting and in the area!nnThe tickets are also very worth it, especially if you’re a student. Just show your student card!
Visit on Tuesday December 9, 2025. Mobility impaired accessible, washrooms, nearby lot and on-street parking. Museum has exhibitions and displays suitable for both young children and adults. Well organised with an extensive collection of early and later maritime history artifacts and displays. Great staff who were professional and friendly. Rather reasonable admission fee. The model ships from Tom Power who had sadly passed away as well as other members and volunteers are exceptional.
Nice museum, and an important stop for understanding life in Halifax, especially its deep connection to maritime culture. It features a nice collection of historical artifacts, a fair amount of informative displays, and a few pieces related to the Titanic. But what I personally loved the most was the collection of scale model ships — a long-lost craft. They are beautifully made and brought back so many childhood memories of wandering around similar displays back home. If you have the time, it’s a lovely spot for a short break in your day.
Great museum with some interesting topics for people coming from abroad as well. Like information on the Titanic. We went on a Tuesday, we didn’t know, but then entrance is free. At the time we walked in a free guided tour was starting. The ideal to quickly explore some highlights as we were short on time. To fully visit you should reserve at least 2-3 hours.
As a fan of maritime history and Titanic I was expecting a lot coming into this museum. I would say I was both pleasantly surprised but also let down at the same time. The first floor is filled with history on a multitude of different Nova Scotian maritime history, from the Halifax explosion, to the Canadian Navy, and a very nice cultural piece on First Nation history. This is also where I feel there could be improvement, the hall with smaller boats and water craft feels a little under utilized and sparse with artifacts. The second floor is what blew me away, an amazing display of Cunard artifacts and models, hands on models, and the star of the show, the titanic section. Filled with history and artifacts that are rather touching when you read the history behind them. Be prepared to bump shoulder though as this is the busiest part of the museum. Overall this museum is a must see if you are into Titanic or Ocean Liner history, but the first floor leaves a little to be desired.
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