Acadian House Museum
Tourism Region: Eastern Shore
Acadian House Museum is one of three functional buildings at L'Acadie de Chezzetcook. Acadian House Museum was incorporated in 1997. Acadian House Museum is the home to more than 747 artifacts and undetermined number of archives. Acadian House Museum was build around 1850. It is a combination of living and interpretative museum.
About the Collections
Collection of loacl artifacts relevant to Acadian history
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 750+
Archives
Oral history tapes available, approximately 200 photos, photo cd's
Photographs •
Sound Recordings
Decorative Arts
Furniture or Furnishings •
Glass
Services & Activities
Local support, schools-upon request; demonstratons at planned events (clam shelling, outdoor oven, music provided by local artists)
Research Services
Limited local material, upon request.
Archival Records •
Genealogical Research •
Library •
Video Library
Other: Genealogical records for local family names
Educational Programs
Offer customized packages to students; site demonstrations
Demonstrations
Other: Support local school initiatives
Visitor Services
Bilingual tour guides. Tearoom, La Cuisine de brigette operates June, July, August, September. La Grange opens for cultural and special events (musc, art).
Guided Tours
: English
: French
•
Children's Activities or Services
: Nursing area or Change Table
•
Gift shop
•
Washrooms
•
Parking Facilities
: Free
: Bus
•
Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Washrooms
: Wheelchair access
Volunteer Services
Number of Volunteers: 10
Activities: program support, site support
Member Privileges
Paid up members receive free entry to museum.
Food Services
Tearoom on site, operates June - Sept, daily, 9-430pm
Picnic Area
Publications and Products
Provide newsletters and emails periodically to members, volunteers and community
Newsletters •
Periodicals
Other: facebook- L'Acadie de Chezzetcook
Location
| Address: |
77/79 Hill Rd West Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia B0J 1N0 |
|---|---|
| Telephone: | 827-5992 |
| Mailing Address: |
Acadian House Museum Site 12, Box 18, RR2, West Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia B0J 1N0 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Seasonal
Open July 1 thru August 31; Interpretation in both French and English; Program includes Children's Day Activities, Fun with French for young children, Aug; Heritage Activities, Feb; Acadian Celebrations, mid August; Ghost Stories, late October;
Open: Open 10- 4:30 Tuesday-Sunday, July and August
Closed:
Monday
Mondays
Admission:
Charged
$2.00 per person, $5.00 family
