Africville Museum – A Spirit That Lives On
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Africville Museum – A Spirit That Lives On
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Welcome to the Africville Museum
In a replica of the Seaview United Baptist Church, we share stories of the community of Africville, the spirit of which lives on.
Current Hours of Operation:
We are currently open for tours
Monday – Friday 10am-4pm
Coming on a day we aren’t open?
Try the Walking Africville Audio Tour by scanning the QR code next to the museum door.
*** The Africville Museum grounds are a
‘No dogs allowed’
area. The adjacent Africville Park is designated as an on-leash dog area.***
Recent Events & Activities
Africville Marina Sailing School, Aug 2025
Africville Marina Sailing School, Aug 2025
Africville Marina Sailing School, Aug 2025
Scholarship Awards Program, Sep 2025
Scholarship Awards Program, Sep 2025
Scholarship Awards Program, Sep 2025
Dr. Mandela in Africville, May 2025
Dr. Mandela in Africville, May 2025
New marine container examination facility opens in Port of Halifax, July 2025
New marine container examination facility opens in Port of Halifax, July 2025
Hydroponic farming takes root at Africville Lookoff Park
Hydroponic farming takes root at Africville Lookoff Park
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News & Updates
We’re A Certified Age-Friendly Employer!
Africville receives UNESCO designation as a Place of History and Memory linked to Enslavement and the Slave Trade
Read more here:
https://en.ccunesco.ca/about-ccunesco/press/2024/10/africville-unesco-places-of-history-and-memory
Africville receives UNESCO designation
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6533251
– Gareth Hampshire, CBC News, October 10, 2024
African Nova Scotian history being recognized nationally, internationally
https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/african-nova-scotian-history-being-recognized-nationally-internationally-1.7070016
– By Stephanie Tiscos, CVT News, Ocotber 10, 2024
Past Events and Activities
Google Reviews
Supporters
Social Media
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
Visit Us!
Opening Times
Regular Hours (beginning after Labour Day)
Monday – Friday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed
July 1st, Canada Day
August 5th, Natal Day
September 1st & 2nd, Labour Day
September 30th, Truth and Reconciliation Day
October 13, Thanksgiving
November 11, Remembrance Day
Admission Fees (including 14% HST):
5 & Under: Free
Students/Seniors (55+): $9.00
Adults: $10.00
Africville News
Eddie Carvery’s family vows to continue his Africville protest – CBC News
Eddy Carvery III says his grandfather wanted fight to last until people of Africville ‘got what they deserved’ CBC News – Watch Now Family of the late Africville activist Eddie…
February 24, 2026
Africville Museum presents exhibit, ‘A Walk Through Africville’, hosted by IKEA – Global News
Africville Museum presents exhibit, ‘A Walk Through Africville’, hosted by IKEA Global News – Watch Now In honour of Black History Month, the Africville Museum, in partnership with IKEA Canada…
February 6, 2026
Canadian football legend Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons explores Halifax’s Black history – CTV News
Canadian football legend Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons explores Halifax’s Black history CTV News – Watch Now Before Tuesday, Canadian-American icon Michael “Pinball” Clemons didn’t have many ties to Nova Scotia, but…
February 3, 2026
Halifax: four creative forces shaping the screen – Canada Media Fund
The second episode of East Coast in Focus stays in Halifax, where host Gaëlle Essoo hears from four key creators redefining Nova Scotia’s screen sector. Canada Media Fund – Watch…
December 3, 2025
Africville Genealogy Society board dismissed in vote – CBC News
Africville Genealogy Society board dismissed in vote, former residents say CBC News – Watch Now Former residents and descendants of Africville voted to remove the board of the society, arguing…
October 23, 2025
Africville Museum opens marina & sailing school – CBC News
Africville Museum opens marina & sailing school CBC Listen – Listen Now The Africville museum launched its new sailing school this week and it’s hoping to reshape the relationship between…
August 22, 2025
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Skip to content
Welcome to the Africville Museum
In a replica of the Seaview United Baptist Church, we share stories of the community of Africville, the spirit of which lives on.
Current Hours of Operation:
We are currently open for tours
Monday – Friday 10am-4pm
Coming on a day we aren’t open?
Try the Walking Africville Audio Tour by scanning the QR code next to the museum door.
*** The Africville Museum grounds are a
‘No dogs allowed’
area. The adjacent Africville Park is designated as an on-leash dog area.***
Recent Events & Activities
Africville Marina Sailing School, Aug 2025
Africville Marina Sailing School, Aug 2025
Africville Marina Sailing School, Aug 2025
Scholarship Awards Program, Sep 2025
Scholarship Awards Program, Sep 2025
Scholarship Awards Program, Sep 2025
Dr. Mandela in Africville, May 2025
Dr. Mandela in Africville, May 2025
New marine container examination facility opens in Port of Halifax, July 2025
New marine container examination facility opens in Port of Halifax, July 2025
Hydroponic farming takes root at Africville Lookoff Park
Hydroponic farming takes root at Africville Lookoff Park
Subscribe for Updates
News & Updates
We’re A Certified Age-Friendly Employer!
Africville receives UNESCO designation as a Place of History and Memory linked to Enslavement and the Slave Trade
Read more here:
https://en.ccunesco.ca/about-ccunesco/press/2024/10/africville-unesco-places-of-history-and-memory
Africville receives UNESCO designation
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6533251
– Gareth Hampshire, CBC News, October 10, 2024
African Nova Scotian history being recognized nationally, internationally
https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/african-nova-scotian-history-being-recognized-nationally-internationally-1.7070016
– By Stephanie Tiscos, CVT News, Ocotber 10, 2024
Past Events and Activities
Google Reviews
Supporters
Social Media
YouTube
Visit Us!
Opening Times
Regular Hours (beginning after Labour Day)
Monday – Friday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed
July 1st, Canada Day
August 5th, Natal Day
September 1st & 2nd, Labour Day
September 30th, Truth and Reconciliation Day
October 13, Thanksgiving
November 11, Remembrance Day
Admission Fees (including 14% HST):
5 & Under: Free
Students/Seniors (55+): $9.00
Adults: $10.00
Africville News
Eddie Carvery’s family vows to continue his Africville protest – CBC News
Eddy Carvery III says his grandfather wanted fight to last until people of Africville ‘got what they deserved’ CBC News – Watch Now Family of the late Africville activist Eddie…
February 24, 2026
Africville Museum presents exhibit, ‘A Walk Through Africville’, hosted by IKEA – Global News
Africville Museum presents exhibit, ‘A Walk Through Africville’, hosted by IKEA Global News – Watch Now In honour of Black History Month, the Africville Museum, in partnership with IKEA Canada…
February 6, 2026
Canadian football legend Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons explores Halifax’s Black history – CTV News
Canadian football legend Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons explores Halifax’s Black history CTV News – Watch Now Before Tuesday, Canadian-American icon Michael “Pinball” Clemons didn’t have many ties to Nova Scotia, but…
February 3, 2026
Halifax: four creative forces shaping the screen – Canada Media Fund
The second episode of East Coast in Focus stays in Halifax, where host Gaëlle Essoo hears from four key creators redefining Nova Scotia’s screen sector. Canada Media Fund – Watch…
December 3, 2025
Africville Genealogy Society board dismissed in vote – CBC News
Africville Genealogy Society board dismissed in vote, former residents say CBC News – Watch Now Former residents and descendants of Africville voted to remove the board of the society, arguing…
October 23, 2025
Africville Museum opens marina & sailing school – CBC News
Africville Museum opens marina & sailing school CBC Listen – Listen Now The Africville museum launched its new sailing school this week and it’s hoping to reshape the relationship between…
August 22, 2025
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