It's only $6 CAD. Two small floors of exhibits. Good for kids with short attention spans. I was…read moredone after an hour. Clean bathrooms. Private parking lot. Walking distance from the public gardens.

I really enjoyed the museum! It isn't particularly big but it is certainly larger than I thought it…read morewould be. All of it is very interactive and I learned a lot while walking around and reading. There are some really fascinating things inside and I enjoyed the experience over all. The staff were very friendly and everyone was helpful during our visit.

While a port pier is usually just like every pier but this one has a Maritime Museum and close to…read more30 venders of both commercial and homemade crafts, apparel, and things tourists love to purchase. Very decent prices too.

This was one of the most wonderful museums we have ever visited. We were moved to tears several…read moretimes. The guided 30-'minute tour is a must, and the 20 minute film with first hand experiences from immigrants to Canada was moving. Hearing about the pride Canada takes in their vibrant tapestry of multiculturalism was a breath of fresh air. We absolutely loved the museum.

Fascinating & Informative - A Must for History Lovers…read more The Halifax Maritime Museum of the Atlantic was such a great experience! There's so much to learn, and the exhibits are incredibly well done. We especially loved the Titanic section--super moving and full of fascinating detail. It's definitely worth the price of admission, especially if you're even remotely interested in history or maritime culture. We left feeling like we'd learned a lot and gained a deeper appreciation for Halifax's role in so many historic events. Highly recommend!

Tucked along Halifax's beautiful waterfront, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a delightful…read moreand deeply moving place to spend a few hours. As someone who loves seeing how boats are built--and having seen artifacts from the Titanic and even lighthouse lens glass--this museum delivers on every front. One of the strongest parts of the museum is its display of small craft and ship models, from early sailing vessels to steamships. You can see in great detail how ships were constructed over the centuries. The galleries let you view models up close, walk around them, and see components of engines, rigging, and other boatbuilding parts. There's also a section devoted to the Titanic that adds real emotional weight, since Halifax played a role in recovering victims and artifacts. Some of the rare items include a wooden deck chair and personal belongings that tell human stories behind the tragedy. Beyond that, the museum also highlights other fascinating aspects of maritime life, like navigation instruments, lighthouse lens glass, and shipwrecks along the Atlantic coast. Another powerful exhibit focuses on the Halifax Explosion, with fragments of the munitions ship Mont Blanc and artifacts that show just how far pieces of the vessel traveled. These details really drive home the scale of the disaster. Being from the Boston area, this has special meaning for us. The museum also covers naval history and the Age of Steam, with everything well organized and informative. The admission price is very reasonable for the amount of history and artifacts you get to experience. Many people expect to stay for an hour but end up spending two or three because there's so much to see. The staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable, and the museum's waterfront setting--with views of the harbour and the historic CSS Acadia docked nearby--makes the visit even more memorable. While the Titanic collection is smaller than expected, the quality of the artifacts and the way stories are presented make the exhibit impactful. A few exhibits are dimly lit, especially the storage displays, but this hardly detracts from the overall experience. If anything, it encourages you to slow down and take it all in. Overall, if you care about boats, history, the Titanic, or just powerful stories from the sea, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a must-visit. It balances technical detail with human stories, offering a museum experience that is both educational and very moving

The Museum and park are beautiful and full of history -- as a tourist to the city it was so…read moreinsightful and heartbreaking to learn about the history of Halifax's Black communities Unfortunately, the city does not take care or pride in this historical landmark. Africville is not accessible by public transportation and there are NO sidewalks. We had to walk along the highway to get to the park and there is minimal signage to indicate you're going the right way. The museum and park are surrounded by industrial storage and roadwork and is off-putting to walk through if you aren't sure about where you are going. Honestly, it's embarrassing to the city and the province, how inaccessible this area is. You would think having sidewalks would be the bare minimum, but apparently not.

Like my Canadian War Museum review. This one, while recognizing how beautiful an well put together…read morethis museum is, puts somewhat of a damper on your spirits. And for good reason. The city of Halifax grossly mistreated people because of their skin colour and this is a place to make sure we never forget that mistake an hopefully learn from it. The building is an exact replica of the former church that stood in the area before the cities bulldozers came in to destroy everything. It has been beautifully recreated to the same size and within it are three rows of informative displays about life in Africville and the terrible things that were done to them. At the end of the tour I am and will always feel quite ashamed for what happened to these people simply because of the color of their skin. I'm glad places like this do exist so that we may learn from our mistakes and never repeat them. We've come a long way from these dark days but there is always more we can do to stop racism.

An amazing museum and very affordable. The staff stationed throughout the museum were all so…read moreinformative and helpful. My 5 and 2 year old enjoyed all the exhibits and on an early Thursday morning we found the place pretty quiet. The bubble room, musical stairs, and energy rooms were our favorites. Lots of clean spacious bathrooms, a coat check area, and snack bar. Just a short (1/3 mi?) walk from the cruise terminal. We really recommend this place!

My review of the Discovery Centre is based on the Science, Spirits and Boos event…read more Okay, you know me, I just have to be honest. I don't blame Yelp for this one but overall this event was lame. Firstly, I hated that I couldn't really mingle with other yelpers. :( Secondly, no free food or drink? Not even water was free (besides the fountain I finally found). I guess I just assumed for 38 bucks a ticket (yes thankfully as a Yelp elite I didn't have to pay but can't believe others did). We had to ask the girl selling food where we could get water and she said we could wait in the line for the bar but then went and got us a plastic cup that we could fill at the fountain. Now here's the real disgusting part, food and drink costs were astronomical! $7.50 for a tiny little plastic cup of green liquid, $4.25 for a bottle of water, $4.50 for a cup of chili, and no vegan options (not that I'd spend that even if they did). Next, it didn't feel much like a Halloween party besides people being dressed up. I did love the giant screens with the projections of ghosts and Jack o'lanterns but would have been nice to have had Halloween music and some other decor. The building itself is beautiful. I love the giant colorful lights and the view of the seaport market from the top floor. It was my first time at the Discovery Center and I am glad I did get to visit, especially for free but I definitely wouldn't pay to go back. I found myself really bored by the exhibits. My favourite part were the 3d printers. It was so cool to finally see one in person. I also have to mention that I was in fact offended by the organ dissections going on. I walked into the room not knowing what it was and saw a giant cow heart on the table. I asked what it was and turned around and said "nope I'm not okay with this." As a vegan, that was pretty heartbreaking to me. I was also offended by the kids area where they had a fake cow to milk and a plastic butcher shop area with fake meat to play with. Apologies for letting my vegan show, it's just pretty hard to disconnect. Nothing against jazz or the band playing but that also felt strange for a Halloween party. Anyhow, I thank Yelp for getting me in for free and since I was with my friend we still had an okay time but we left by 9pm because of everything I described. I definitely have no desire to visit the Discovery Center again. This event was a pretty big disappoint for me.

A gem in the area! There's a small diner, great cars even one Taylor Swift used in Rex, Taylor's…read moreVersion- not a big her head but I loved it

From the owner: Epic. Elegant. Exciting…read more Steele Wheels Motor Museum is a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art facility. Steele Wheels Motor Museum is the unique venue you’ve been looking for! With something for everyone, we are Halifax’s most family friendly museum. Everyone has a car story, come and find yours with Steele Wheels Motor Museum!

Psychedelic dance parties with records spinning and projected oil art dripping across the walls;…read morelive music blazing while sweaty bodies jump and bump to the solid beat; inspired local art adorning the walls while patrons peruse, chatting and poking about: This is the Khyber. Everything and anything cool as dirt and art related. The space is amazing. Climbing the stairs you feel like you could be in any city, about to embark on a secret night. You'll see smiles, wild dance moves, great style and a lot of happy people on any given night at the Khyber. It's my favorite space in this city. If you're into a scene that's a little off the grid, check it out - if nothing else, you'll admire the historic nature of the building and the amount of life that one old place can house.

The building has a few weird rooms where you can check out live shows. Weird in the sense that it…read moremay feel like you're a big empty white room. Or it may be a big white room with very strange art on the wall. There is a pretty cool group of bands that frequent the Khyber and typically they put on fun and energetic shows. There is something special about catching a secret show there at 2 a.m. If you're a Joel Plaskett fan, be sure to check the place out so you can understand the album "Down At The Khyber" a little more. Be sure to bring cash for beer. The fridge usually is stacked with local Propeller beer, my favourite beer in the city. A lot of people work hard to keep the place going and it is vital for the Halifax arts scene. Definitely a place worth visiting and spending some money to help out.

The shows are presented by volunteer amateur astronomers, mostly for the Halifax Centre of the…read moreRoyal Astronomical Society of Canada. Currently, public shows are on alternate Thursdays only. Ages range: 8 and up. This is not a fancy planetarium like in some spiffy science centres, but the setting is friendly and intimate, and the presenters approachable. It is a great way to learn about the sky, and the show always goes on, rain or shine!

Let's start with the only bad thing: your neck might get a bit sore after staring up at "the night…read moresky" for an hour. Seriously, I kind of wish that they just put mats down on the floor and everyone could lie down and stargaze. So, if you've never been, here's the deal: They do different presentations throughout the year, typically an hour in length and $5/adult. You do have to e-mail ahead of time to reserve space (see their Web site). You'll get a star chart print-out and some optional brochures if you want to expand and/or apply your learning. Once you're in, they gradually adjust your eyes to night vision by dimming the lights. Then the magic begins. You wouldn't think at the beginning that a simple domed tent and some strange looking machine could transport you into the night sky. But it happens. The presenter my evening also made sure to inject a fair bit of humour. The machine itself was made by hand in the 1950s and technically belongs to the Museum on Natural History but is on permanent loan to Dalhousie.