Interested in historical archaeology and planning to attend the Canadian Archaeological Association conference in May? Consider submitting a paper to this great session, hosted by two of our IPIA scholars! Email Solène or Sara for more info, and visit the CAA website to submit an abstract 🏺
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We are accepting applications for Nova Scotia Museum Research Grants. Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5 pm AST, March 13, 2026.
Visit: museum.novascotia.ca/grants
#novascotia
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Planned Closure February 2 to 13
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic will be closed for operational and building maintenance during this time. Reopening on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14.
Boat School programming will continue as planned during the closure.
Exciting news! Congratulations!
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On Tuesday, January 27, the Museum of Natural History will have a delayed opening. We will open at 1:00pm.
The Museum is admission by donation now until February 7 while we work on some exhibit spaces.
The next special exhibit, Dinosaur Exploration 2, opens February 7.
#MNH #NovaScotia #NSStorm
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Join Senior Curator of Zoology Brenna Frasier for a night of creativity and curiosity!
Wed. Jan. 28, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Museum of Natural History. Please note this is an adult-focused event.
All materials provided. Registration is limited—don't wait: www.eventbrite.ca/e/natural-hi...
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The Museum of Natural History is closed on Monday, January 26th, 2026.
Please take care in the storm.
#MNH #NovaScotia #NSStorm #Closed
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Historic places are vital for mental health, according to research by @uofgussp.bsky.social, @imadgination03.bsky.social and Historic England.
Familiar historic places provide emotional stability – helping people to function and thrive in everyday life.
More: gla.ac/4qQ0CIZ
Archaeologists don't study dinosaurs but that doesn't mean we can't be excited when they're coming to the museum!
Map nerds rejoice!
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Reminder! The #Museum is temporarily closed January 12th-25th.
Why? We're replacing the flooring in our temporary exhibit space.
Why? Because our building is over fifty years old and sometimes, it needs extra love.
See you on January 26th! #Halifax #NovaScotia
CFP posted on the blog - Memories of Erasure: The Lost Villages of Eastern Canada 16th-21th Century
For more information:
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🎉Conference Registration is Open!!🎉
Are you getting excited about the CAA/ACA 2026 conference?? We sure are!
Conference registration is now open now on our website!
Early 🐦 registration closes on March 31st, and online registration closes on May 1st!
#CAA #Conference #CanArch #archaeology 🏺
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NEW - Explore Our Collections
Nova Scotia Museum Collections Online, allows users to explore of some of the highlights in the Nova Scotia Museum collection. Please come back to see what’s new as we build our online collection. #novascotia
collections.novascotia.ca
Phew! Any questions?
Message us, reply, or call 902-424-6548
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“It belongs in a museum!” …And it is!!
This is an appreciation post for archaeology. Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through digs and analysis of found objects.
What is archaeology like with the @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social? Let’s dive in.
The Hydrostone, a close-up image of a circular stone marker embedded in the pavement at the center of an intersection, commemorating the Halifax Explosion. The central circle is inscribed with "DECEMBER 6, 1917" and "THE END HC" (referring to The End of the Hydrostone Commission). Radial stone lines leading away from the center are engraved with the names of streets that meet there: "YOUNG ST." is visible to the upper left, and "HALIFAX EXP" (part of Halifax Explosion) is visible to the right.
Mont Blanc anchor site, Spinnaker. Dr.
Unidentified Dead Memorial, Bayers Road Cemetery
Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower park.
Halifax is a living memorial to what happened that day & in the days that followed the 1917 Halifax Harbour Explosion.
Take time to explore the monuments and memorials throughout the city. Visit Explosion in The Narrows: The 1917 Halifax Harbour Explosion at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
Some coverage of a recent talk in Pubnico by Senior Curator of Archaeology, Dr. Katie Cottreau-Robins on the Fort St-Louis excavations: lecourrier.com/francophonie...
Tonight at Saint Mary's University - all are welcome to attend this #Halifax public lecture by Dr. Mark McGowan! Reception to follow. @torschtheology.bsky.social
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It's TIME! Our call for session proposals is open!
We're preparing for the 58th Annual General Meeting of the CAA / ACA, in Canmore, Alberta, & we want you to join us!
We are accepting Session Proposals until January 15, 2026, so head to the link in our bio! 🏺 #CanArch #archaeology #conference
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Want to share news about your project, fieldwork or recently completed MA or PhD? Our newsletter is waiting! Copy deadlines: always open.Get in touch: newsletter@spma.org.uk
- Early Career Researcher? Publish a short article on your research - 2-3 pp (A4) of text & photo
#CfC #SPMA #newsletter 1/2
Ceramic day at the @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social with Christian and @nsmarchaeology.bsky.social
Orange graphic wit the text National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30 and the Nova Scotia Museum logo.
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
Not local but a great example of contemporary, urban archaeology with notable community involvement.
It is almost time to celebrate 103 years of Gus! Join us on Sunday, August 10, at the Museum of Natural, in the morning or afternoon for official celebrations. Gus will be taking his birthday walks at 11:00am and 2:00pm. 💚🐢 #halisky #halifax
Follow @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social
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Museum Trails Closed⛔️
The Province is restricting travel and activities in the woods because continued hot, dry conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires.
The restrictions, effective as of 4 p.m. today, August 5. news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/0...
Colleagues, think about pitching a paper, research intro, or poster, or participate in a teaching roundtable!
August 1st marks Emancipation Day, a day to learn about and reflect on the contributions of people of African descent to Nova Scotia’s development, while recognizing the continuing legacies of historical enslavement and anti-Black racism.
