Due to a high volume of research enquiries, MMA staff can respond only to those directly related to the museum’s collection.
Genealogical enquiries may be directed to the Nova Scotia Archives.
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic has a reference library with books and periodicals relating to marine history as well as vertical files and a knowledgeable staff. Appointments are required. Please give as much notice as possible, so we can assist you most effectively.
We regret that the Museum is unable to do personal research on your behalf. To find out more about accessing our collection for research or to enquire about objects and photographs in our collection, please email the Senior Curator, Marine History at [email protected]
Please note:
- We do not have passenger lists or genealogical material.
- We are not able to answer enquiries that do not relate to items in our collection. You may not receive a response if your enquiry does not relate to our artifacts.
- For ethical and legal reasons, we cannot provide valuations.
Research Enquiries
The Museum accepts public enquiries related to artifacts and photographs from the Museum's collection.
Have a Research Enquiry?
Enquiries related to the Museum's collection should be sent to:
Senior Curator, Marine History
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1S3
Canada
Email: [email protected]