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
Maritime Heritage Festival
September 13 & 14 from 10 am to 3 pm Free event
Everyone is invited to our inaugural Maritime Heritage Festival, a free, family-friendly weekend of events and activities happening September 13 and 14. The festivities happen along Halifax’s waterfront, transforming the Maritime Heritage District, from our museum and historic ship, CSS Acadia to Sackville Landing and HMCS Sackville!
We're celebrating our Maritime heritage and invite the public to enjoy a variety of daytime programming – from live Maritime music and historic ship tours, fun interactive activities with our ocean friends and marine organizations, to pop-up museum displays, Raina the Mermaid, Back to the Sea touch tank! Enjoy live music performances from: Drummers from Home, Yarmouth Shantymen, Celtic Ensemble, Boarding Party, Halifax Newcomer Choir and the Stadacona Band!
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!
Cassie & Maggie: Kick Off Party, Maritime Heritage Festival!
Friday, September 12, 8 pm (doors 7:30 pm)
Kick off the first annual Maritime Heritage Festival with an unforgettable night of sea shanties, sea songs, and maritime music! Cassie & Maggie take the stage with special guests at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Also featuring - The Dory Bungholes (sea shanties), Steve Read and more!
Advance tickets only – no door sales. 19+ licensed event
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| 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
MMA and the Canada Strong Pass!
We are participating in the Canada Strong Pass; an exciting federal initiative aimed at enriching the lives of young Canadians and strengthening access to arts and heritage across the country!
From June 20 to September 2, 2025, we are offering free admission for children and teens under the age of 18, and a discount of 50% on general admission for 18 to 24-year-olds! https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/visit-us/hours-admissions
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