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Pier 21 National Historic Site

  1. Halifax
  2. Halifax Community Service/Non-Profit
  3. Halifax Museums

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Pier 21 National Historic Site
"Countless Journeys. One Canada. Located in the national historic site at the Halifax seaport, Canada’s sixth national museum shares the ongoing story of immigration to Canada - past to present, coast to coast. Our exhibits immerse visitors in the immigration experience and allow for a deeper understanding of how newcomers shape our country."
Address: 1055 Marginal Road , Halifax B3H 4P7, NS, CA
Phone: (902) 425-7770
State: NS
City: Halifax
Zip Code: B3H 4P7


Opening Hours

Monday: 09:30-05:30
Tuesday: 09:30-17:30
Wednesday: 09:30-17:30
Thursday: 09:30-17:30
Friday: 09:30-17:30
Saturday: 09:30-17:30
Sunday: 09:30-17:30

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Reviews
An interesting place with a huge number of historical artifacts. Each exhibit has proof and explanation. Lots of multimedia screens for self-study of the exhibition. The premises are clean, spacious, with soft lighting, plenty of seating. Guided exhibitions are held at certain hours. There are places where you can leave outerwear. Most of the exhibits can be interacted with. A wonderful place that keeps the history of Canadian immigrants. I advise you to visit.
Stopped here while visiting the farmers market next door. They give yours every hour in French or English. I don’t typically enjoy guided tours, preferring to explore on my own but decided to give it a shot. The tour guide was extremely well versed in the history of Pier 21 and kept the tour interactive. Very well done. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn about Canada and how immigration shaped the country.
One of my favorite places in all of Nova Scotia. Less than an hour drive from Halifax. We were in port for a cruise rented a care and drive to Peggy’s Cove and the surrounding area. So charming. The lighthouse is one of the most dramatic. However the Cove area is my favorite.
We went here somewhat on a whim, and we were very pleasantly surprised. Such a moving experience. The displays are pretty interactive and interesting. Probably one of the best museum Canadian experiences I've had. So much to learn about Canadian immigration history. The most incredible parts were the places where people hand wrote notes about their personal or family experiences of immigration e.g., parents, grandparents and posted them on boards for others to read. Had me tearing up reading about generational struggles, poverty, war, persecution, and how much Canadian citizenship has changed the lives of so many people the past century. Helps you realize how much those born here including myself take so much for granted.
As an immigrant, I had to go here. The museum is wonderfully curated and beautifully designed. At first, when I went to one hall, I thought it was just about European immigrants. But the other hall is where the history of immigration from all parts of the world was located and it did not disappoint. I wish it wasn't separated and I wanted more content on Indigenous relations. Take your time and also spend time at the video stations. The museum has a good mix of items, showcases, and interactive elements. I felt enriched and fulfilled after visiting.
As an immigrant I was touch by this museum. I immigrate in 2001 and funny enough my year of immigration was on the wall of museum . My husband grant parents moved to Canada in 1800 &1900. We managed to get all their documents from the archive. Make sure if you want to do the same thing have approximate year of immigration, any person name they could accompany with them, the more detail you know the better chance of getting the information. They also have to be landed in Halifax. I requested to send me my landing information. I just wanted to know.
Excellent museum. I learned so much about the history of Canada and the various immigrant experiences, past and present. Was able to trace down the history of my husbands grandparents and their journey to Canada during the war with help of a real life in person human being - such a treat. Would highly recommend.
I was suprised how good this museum was. It was very honest in celebrating immigration in Canada but also highlighting some of the prejudices at the time. My favourite part was looking at some of the items from the ships and trains that brought new immigrants to Canada. There were people in front of us who had a personal connection to the location their parents landed here. I can see that having special meaning. There is a lot of reading. A consideration when deciding to bring kids.
Located right in the heart of Halifax with parking just across the street.As the name suggests it's on Pier 21 - Pier 22 is just next to it and if you are lucky will get to see those big cruise ships docked. Yes we saw one of the biggest Royal Caribbean ships docked there. Now back to Pier 21 - it is more pertinent to immigrants who have come to Canada via Pier 21. Downstairs a room is dedicated to the famous photographer Yousuf Karsh - he has taken pictures of all famous people over the years. Needless to say they are beautiful photos. Then you go up and are transported back in time - shows you how people traveled back then and the conditions they endured to reach here. It was amazing the way it was set up - seeing is believing and you get the feeling that you are frozen in that time. At the far end of the room is a wall of gratitude and happiness. People over the years have scribbled things and hung it up. Paper and a pen is provided and you can write whatever you like. Then on the other side of the hall is another room which is beautifully done. It shows Canada over the years and all the different communities and people that have formed it. Hats of to the person who thought of this idea - for those who have no idea what it was like back then. If you are ever in Halifax pay them a visit - family of 4 cost 35 dollars to get it.
We visited Pier 21 in mid-August while in Halifax for a few days, and were VERY glad that we did! What an interesting and fact-filled museum, and is child-friendly as well; there are a few hands-on exhibits, and a mock citizenship test. It really opened your eyes to how the immigration experience occurred back in the day. My daughters especially liked the interactive chronological map, that showed you the origins of immigrants over the years by turning a dial.
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