This museum is so good that I would give up part of a sunny day to make a visit. Is that plain enough? Designed to fit into the historic natural of the waterfront area of Halifax Nova Scotia, this wonderful museum is a real treasure chest of things to see and to photograph. The brochure says "10 minutes or 2 hours, we have something for you.' Well, I've never spent as little as 2 hours in this museum.
To begin there are outdoor exhibits that you can see without buying a ticket to the museum. These exhibits are on view for the thousands of tourists who walk up and down the Halifax boardwalk. They are a little taste of what is to come when you enter the old buildings that make up this museum. Long ago rescued from decay and loss in a once run down area of Halifax, the museum is a show place that has given pleasure to millions of people.
I always start with a visit to the Theodore the Tug Boat exhibit that is steps from the ticket counter. I find it fascinating to see the actual models of the various boats that were used in this popular television series. Although the model of Halifax Harbour is a couple of decades old now, you can still pick out familiar buildings including the museum.
Stop by and see the newly arrived parot that has his home near Theodore (the only animal in the museum) and then make a decision: upstairs or down to start your tour. The Titanic exhibit is upstairs (both stairs and elevator available). That is very popular. Titanic is next to Days of Sail and other exhibits. There is a large viewing deck outside from the upstairs level with great Harbour views.
Downstairs is the ever popular Small Craft Gallery which is visible from both levels. There are also the changing exhibits and the gift shop. Ever popular with grandparents looking for gifts.
There is much more to this museum, but you need to see it for yourself. Please do so! There is plenty to amuse children while not boring adults.
http://maritime.museum.gov.ns.ca
From journal Halifax Happiness!