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Maritime Museum of the AtlanticvsArt Gallery of Nova Scotia
Both are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is the choice of most reviewers compared to Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic comes in at #3 in Halifax with praise from 6 publications including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Frommer's Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
Afar Magazine Frommer's
1675 Lower Water St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1S3, Canada
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Frommer's "The Acadia was used by the Canadian government to chart the ocean bottom for 56 years until its retirement...much of the ship is now open for self-guided tours, including the captain's quarters " Full review
Frommer's "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." Full review
Fodor's "The most memorable ones... are devoted to the Titanic and the Halifax Explosion." Full review
Lonely Planet "The last WWII corvette HMCS Sackville is docked nearby and staffed by the Canadian Navy." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Located on the waterfront with a view of Halifax Harbour, this museum exhibits a variety of small craft, ship models, photographs and displays on maritime history." Full review
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Don't miss the major exhibition devoted to the Titanic and a recounting of the "Halifax explosion".
Atlas Obscura "A morbid piece of memorabilia from the most famous shipwreck in current history is just one of the many poignant artifacts in this Canadian collection. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Halifax's identity is tied to the sea, and its rich maritime history is the central theme of this eclectic museum." Full review
Frommer's "Visitors are greeted by a cool 3m (10-ft.) lighthouse lens from 1906, then proceed through a series of shipbuilding and seagoing displays...this is a fascinating place for adult and teens to visit." Full review
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Lonely Planet Fodor's Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Frommer's
1741 Hollis St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3C8, Canada
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Lonely Planet "The main exhibit in the lower hall changes regularly, featuring anything from ancient art to the avant-garde." Full review
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Don't miss the permanent, tear-jerking Maud Lewis Painted House exhibit that includes the 3m-by-4m house that Lewis lived in
Fodor's "This provincial art gallery has an extensive permanent collection of more than 14,000 works." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Housed in the stately Dominion Building and, as of 1998, the adjacent Provincial Building, this modern museum boasts a collection of some 9,000 holdings." Full review
Afar Magazine "A varied collection, from historic Inuit stone carvings to Nova Scotian folk art, nautical paintings, classical portraits." Full review
Frommer's "The province’s art gallery, perhaps the best in the Maritimes with 17,000 works in the permanent collection, is situated two blocks south of the Grand Parade" Full review
