Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

About Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic stands as Atlantic Canada's premier maritime museum, preserving and presenting the rich naval and maritime heritage of Nova Scotia. Located on Halifax's historic waterfront since 1982, the museum houses world-renowned collections spanning four centuries of maritime history.

The museum's crown jewel is its Titanic collection, the largest and most comprehensive in the world, featuring artifacts recovered from the disaster site and personal stories of Halifax's crucial role in the tragedy's aftermath. Beyond Titanic, the museum showcases naval warfare, merchant shipping, small craft, and the evolution of Maritime Canada's relationship with the sea.

Visitor Information

Location: 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1S3. Located on Halifax's historic waterfront boardwalk, easily accessible by foot, public transit, or vehicle. Limited street parking; nearby parkades recommended.

Hours: Open year-round with seasonal variations. Summer hours (May-October): Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 AM-5:30 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM-5:30 PM. Winter hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM. Closed Mondays except holiday Mondays.

Admission: Adult $9.50, Senior (65+) $8.50, Student $6.50, Youth (6-17) $5.50, Child (under 6) Free. Family rate $24.00 (2 adults + children under 18). Group rates and annual passes available.

Accessibility: The museum is fully accessible with elevator access to all floors, accessible washrooms, and assistive listening devices available. Wheelchairs available on loan at the front desk.

Featured Exhibitions

Titanic: The Unsinkable Ship and Halifax: Explore the world's most comprehensive Titanic collection featuring personal belongings of passengers and crew, recovery artifacts, and the stories of the three Halifax ships that recovered bodies from the disaster site.

Navy Gallery: Discover the Royal Canadian Navy's evolution from wooden sailing ships to modern vessels. Interactive displays showcase naval technology, uniforms, weapons, and the crucial role of Halifax as Canada's naval headquarters.

Shipwreck Treasures: Marvel at artifacts recovered from historic shipwrecks around Nova Scotia's dangerous coastline, including coins, pottery, ship fittings, and personal effects that tell stories of maritime disasters and survival.

Age of Sail Gallery: Experience Nova Scotia's golden age of wooden shipbuilding through detailed ship models, tools, artifacts, and stories of the merchants and mariners who made Maritime Canada famous worldwide.

Special Programs & Events

Curator Talks: Monthly presentations by museum curators sharing research findings, new acquisitions, and behind-the-scenes stories from the collections.

Children's Programs: Hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, and educational workshops designed to engage young visitors with maritime history through interactive learning.

Temporary Exhibitions: Rotating special exhibitions featuring guest collections, contemporary maritime themes, and traveling exhibitions from partner institutions.

Research Library: Extensive maritime research collection available to researchers, genealogists, and maritime history enthusiasts by appointment.

Plan Your Visit

Allow 2-3 hours for a comprehensive museum visit, including time to explore the Titanic exhibits, Navy Gallery, and waterfront views. The museum pairs perfectly with a stroll along Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, visits to Historic Properties, and dining at waterfront restaurants.

Photography is permitted in most galleries (flash restrictions apply). The museum gift shop features unique maritime-themed souvenirs, books, model ships, and locally crafted items. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the museum.