1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1V9
Atlantic Canada's largest art museum, home to 19,000+ works reflecting Nova Scotia's culture alongside national and international exhibitions. Housed in two renovated heritage buildings in downtown Halifax. Free admission Thursdays 5–9 pm.
🕐 Mo-We 10:00-17:00; Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Su 10:00-17:00
Updated · Mis à jour — Jun 14, 2026
Supported by Ottawa Tourism and the Ottawa Museum Network · Soutenu par Tourisme Ottawa et le Réseau des musées d'Ottawa
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The Canada Strong Pass is a 2025–2026 federal initiative designed to boost attendance and accessibility by offering free admission to children (17 and under) and 50% off for young adults (18–24). It aims to foster national heritage exploration, with the federal government (and some provincial governments) providing funding to offset lost revenue for participating institutions. The 2026 summer program runs June 19 to September 7th, inclusive.
Le Laissez-passer Canada fort est une initiative fédérale 2025-2026 conçue pour stimuler la fréquentation et l'accessibilité en offrant l'admission gratuite aux enfants (17 ans et moins) et 50 % de réduction pour les jeunes adultes (18-24 ans). Il vise à encourager l'exploration du patrimoine national, le gouvernement fédéral (et certains gouvernements provinciaux) fournissant un financement pour compenser les pertes de revenus des établissements participants. Le programme estival 2026 se déroule du 19 juin au 7 septembre inclusivement.
Institutions that offer free/reduced general admission periodically (e.g Canada Day, Thursday evenings, some Sundays, weekdays the last hour before close, etc.)
Établissements offrant une admission générale gratuite ou à tarif réduit de façon périodique (p. ex. : fête du Canada, jeudis soir, certains dimanches, en semaine durant la dernière heure avant la fermeture, etc.)
Free admission Thursdays 17:00-21:00 pm sponsored by BMO.
Admission gratuite les jeudis de 17 h à 21 h, commanditée par BMO.