Nova Scotia Museum of Art

Nova Scotia Museum of Art

The Nova Scotia Museum of Art is situated in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1908, it is the largest and most well-known art museum in the province, offering the perfect setting to enjoy art. Originally called the "Nova Scotia Provincial Gallery," it was renamed to its present name in 1975.

The museum’s permanent collection includes 15,000 works of art, making it the largest art museum in Canada’s Atlantic provinces. Its diverse and impressive collection spans a wide range of artistic expressions. As one of Canada’s foremost art institutions, the Nova Scotia Museum of Art is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting art, while also providing a rich array of visual arts for educational purposes. Its holdings feature everything from classic traditional portraits to local folk art from Nova Scotia, masterpieces by renowned artists to Inuit stone carvings. The collection also includes works on paper, prints, photographs, ceramics, and more.

In addition to its permanent collection and exhibitions, the Nova Scotia Museum of Art regularly hosts temporary exhibitions to introduce and showcase art to an even broader audience.

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Must-visit reason: The most famous art gallery in Nova Scotia

Continent where the attraction is located: North America【North America】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Canada[Canada]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Nova Scotia [Nova Scotia]

City where the attraction is located: Halifax [Halifax]