Festive Times at Nova Scotian Museums

Many of Nova Scotia's museums participate in the festive season. Programs range from special exhibits, workshops, children's events and fundraising sales. Some museums simply use it as a time to say "Thank you" to the community members who offer their support in very many ways over the course of the year.

Staff and volunteers fling themselves into the spirit of the season and some inspiring results follow.

The current trend to "Buy local" has served Christmas craft sales at museums well and reports say attendance and sales have been very good.

Children's programing focuses on the lighter side of the season. Queen's County Museum in Liverpool has a tradition of its own to create a festive array of lights and decorations that delight young visitors. Staff have been adding to the collection of hand cut snowflakes that are a special part of the display over several years.

O'Dell House Museum, Annapolis Royal is dressed in period greenery by a corps of volunteers for a series of festive events. Several museums in the province use the period rooms & buildings as backdrops for seasonal programing.

Mahone Bay Settler's Museum takes this approach and also participates in the town's Father Christmas Festival. All part of community participation and partnering.

Best wishes to all for a safe & happy festive season!