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It appears Fluffy would rather be sailing. Have a look at the ramp - this kittytook a break from sunning himself on the Halifax waterfront and boarded the Acadia. Hope he's got his sea legs!
All visitors to Nova Scotia with even a passing interest in local history owe themselves a stop at this standout museum, situated on a prime piece of waterfront. The exhibits are involving and well executed, and you'll be surprised how fast 2 hours can fly. Visitors are greeted by a cool 3m (10-ft.) lighthouse lens from 1906, then proceed through a series of shipbuilding and seagoing displays.... more
Extremely well done. My favorite part was the visible storage. All museums rotate displays but very few show you what is not on official display. The visible storage lets you see everything although most of it does not have the full story behind it. It is well organized.
The exhibits on the Halifax explosion and Titanic are very comprehensive and well done.
I only had 90 minutes to spend here...
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Lots of information for a little entry-We didn't go here to see things about the Titanic (eventhough it was really interesting). It was great to see and find out a bit more about the Maritime History of Nova Scotia and Halifax. Very informative and displayed. Worth the money.
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic was a stop on our cruise excursion about the Titanic. Unfortunately, we didn't get too much time there. The Titanic exhibit was small, but interesting. The rest of the museum was fascinating. If we make it back to Halifax, I would make it a point to go there again.
Immerse yourself in the rich marine history depicted by this museum's vast collection from binnacles and buoys to anchors and armaments.
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At the Maritime Museum of Atlantic, you can explore the hydro-graphic research vessel, CSS Acadia, which is berthed at this museum's wharf. At other times, content yourself with wandering through the William Robertson & Son Ship Chandlery. For those interested in the Titanic, you might be aware of the fact that the recovered bodies of the tragedy were brought to the city's morgue and then... more