1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1S3
Canada's oldest and largest maritime museum on the Halifax waterfront. Explore Titanic artifacts, the 1917 Halifax Explosion, Mi'kmaw sea connections, learn about the Royal Canadian Navy, Age of Steam and Sail, and CSS Acadia moored on the wharf. Free Tuesdays 4–8 pm.
🕐 Mo 09:30-16:30; Tu 09:30-20:00; We-Su 09:30-16:30
Verified · Vérifié — 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 CMA's Complimentary Admissions Program allows Individual, Student, Retired, Institutional, and Fellow CMA Members complimentary or reduced admission to participating museums to facilitate the reciprocal exchange of knowledge within the Canadian museum sector. www.museums.ca
Le Programme d'admissions réciproques de l'AMC permet aux membres individuels, étudiants, retraités, institutionnels et aux Fellows de l'AMC de bénéficier d'une admission gratuite ou à tarif réduit dans les musées participants, favorisant ainsi un échange réciproque de connaissances et d'expertises au sein du secteur muséal canadien. www.musees.ca
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 Tuesdays 4–8 pm
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.
From June 19 - September 7, 2026: Free admission for those 17 and under, 50% discount on admission for those 18 to 24 years old.