Africville Museum - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Zachary M. F.

J'y suis aller mais c'étais malheureusement après les heures d'ouverture, l'histoire que ce musée raconte est vraiment intéressant et permet de nous sensibilisé. Le terrain au alentour est très biens et ont a une belle vue sur l'eau

Fouad O.

Un musée qui rappelle la triste histoire de la communauté afro canadienne de la nouvelle Écosse. Le musée est néanmoins très excentré et nous a été difficile d'accès par transports en commun.

Nora M.

A small museum but rich with history well worth the stop. I had little knowledge of the history of Black settlers in Nova Scotia, other than they came from the States in the 1800s for obvious reasons. The story is well-told and gives visitors a new understanding and appreciation of the treatment of the families who lived here from early 1800s to the 1960s.

Richard P.

As a Black Canadian of Jamaican heritage, visiting Africville in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was deeply meaningful to me. This land holds the legacy of Canada’s Indigenous Black communities—a place marked by both resilience and injustice, triumph and racism. Heather and I came here to honour that legacy, to learn more about the land we call home, and to engage with its history firsthand.

It was a powerful experience. We had the privilege of meeting some of the individuals who were displaced during Africville’s forced relocation—a reminder of the strength and dignity of this community.

I encourage you to learn about Africville and share its story. Canada is a remarkable country, but its history includes painful truths. Acknowledging and understanding them is just as important as celebrating the progress we’ve made today.

Steven L.

Beautiful park and recreated chruch that tells you about important part of the history of Africalville. It is a small museum with a room and a half. Large park that is in the area as well. Walking to the location can really help demonstrate it feeling on the margins.

Elizabeth B.

An opportunity to delve into the overlooked experience of an important community that have contributed so much to Nova Scotian history. The Africville Museum supports an educational understanding of the grief that the African Nova Scotian community have experienced at the hand of both the provincial and municipal governments, and permits modern-day viewers to take a moment to step into the past. An emotional exhibit that demonstrates the hardships and beauty of this keystone community. The staff at the museum were so informative and helpful, and it would be a shame to miss this historical landmark during your stop in Halifax.

Surya G.

A must see for any visitor to Halifax. A crucial part of Canadian history. It’s a small museum but there’s lots of info and the docent was very knowledgeable. Lovely park for a lunch visit.

Hao W. K.

I can’t give the rating because I came and found the places closed since the hour sign mentioned open from 10-4pm on Saturday. I strongly recommend taking a car or Uber. The bus stops on the road and walks on the grassy trail behind busy car roads and sidewalks on the dockyards for 15 minutes. Be safe to call before you go.