Ta'n me'j Tel-keknuo'ltiek:
How Unique We Still Are

Ta'n me'j Tel-keknuo'ltiek: How Unique We Still Are, reflects how Mi’kmaw people remain connected to the lands and waters of Mi’kma’ki. This exhibit offers a platform for Mi’kmaw people to express their continued experiences with an understanding of the lands and the waters of Mi’kma’ki. Mi’kmaw single-word concepts are represented through personal testimony and histories of individual Mi’kmaw people, featured objects, artifacts, images and symbolic artwork. These experiences and understandings are rooted in cultural expressions that connect past, present and future in this place. 

Read our Land Acknowledgement

Tuesday Night Talks

October 7 to November 25, 6:30 pm

We’ve launched our fall series of Tuesday Night Talks!

All are welcome to attend these free presentations. This season, we have speakers who will share their knowledge and passion for Maritime naval history, Nova Scotian travel adventures, and insightful story telling through culture and song.

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Free Tuesday Nights at the MMA!

Starting at 5 pm enjoy a fun night in our museum! As part of our free, community evenings, we are supporting Feed Nova Scotia. We welcome your donations to help curb food insecurity, together!

Welcome Wednesdays

December 3, 10, 17
10 am to 11:30 am

All preschoolers and daycares are welcome to join in fun Wednesday morning playtime, activities, and story time! Enjoy December and our wintery museum theme!

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Be social

Festive Free Weekends!

Nov. 22/23, Nov. 29/Dec. 1
Dec. 6/7, Dec. 13/14

We’re celebrating the season as part of downtown Halifax’s Evergreen Festival! Our holiday weekends include craft making, exploring our oceans, and going aboard ship.

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