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Art Gallery of Nova ScotiavsNova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia scores slightly higher than Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia comes in at 86 with positive reviews from 5 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Frommer's
1747 Summer St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4A6, Canada
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Fodor's "This is the place to learn about fossils and dinosaurs, as well as the flora and fauna prevalent in Nova Scotia." Full review
Lonely Planet "Daily summer programs introduce children to Gus the toad." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The family-friendly Natural History Museum paints a comprehensive portrait of Nova Scotia, in a geographical and human context, including Mi'kmaq exhibits and natural history displays." Full review
Frommer's "On the north side of the Citadel, opposite the new high school, this modern, midsize museum offers a good introduction to the flora and fauna of Nova Scotia" Full review
