Moose River Gold Mines Museum
Tourism Region: Nova Scotia
A small museum (former one room school) chronicling mainly the events of the Moose River Cave In of 1936. Also showing some history of mining in the area and the community itself.
A very short distance away is a Provincial Park at the site of the actual cave in.
About the Collections
Mainly photos and clippings from the 1936 time frame. Also have tapes of the boardcasts done by the CBC during the time of the cave in. Other artifacts are on display such as equipment used by miners of that period, etc
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 271
Archives
Mainly photos and clippings stored at our VIC office in Middle Musquodoboit
Prints and Drawings •
Photographs •
Sound Recordings
Human History
Brief history of mining in the area
Industrial Technology and History
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Local History
Natural Sciences
Earth Science and Geological Collections
Minerals •
Rocks •
Precious Stones (Lapidary) •
Drill Cores
Services & Activities
Have displays of mining and general and detailed information on the 1936 cave in.
Research Services
Archival records are being built up indluding as many photos as possible
Archival Records
Visitor Services
Museum viewing and information available via e mail
Information Centre or Desk
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Parking Facilities
: Free
: Bus
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Washrooms
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Guided Tours
: English
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Special Needs Facilities
: Wheelchair access
Other Guided Tours: Other languages could be provided with advance arrangements (Dutch or French)
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available •
Volunteer Training Offered
Number of Volunteers: 10-20
Activities: Fund raising, guided tours by appointment
Food Services
Small canteen
Snack Bar or Vending Machines •
Picnic Area
Internet Services
General Information •
Events •
Directions or Map
Local Tourism Links
Local Attractions •
Hotels •
Restaurants •
Shopping •
Other Services
Other Services
a web page is a link from Musquodobit Valley Tourism Association who are the operating body of the Museum
Publications and Products
Annual Reports •
Brochures •
Posters
Other: Commerative coins are available
Featured Images
photo of the commerative cairn
For © contact Moose River Gold Mines Museum. All rights reserved.
For © contact Moose River Gold Mines Museum. All rights reserved.
Map
Location
| Address: |
6990 Moose River Road Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia B0N 1X0 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 902 384 2484 |
| Fax: | 902 384 2006 |
| Mailing Address: |
Moose River Gold Mines Museum General Delivery, Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia B0N 1X0 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
By Appointment •
Seasonal
Open daily July and August, other times by appointment or specific event
Open: 10-5
Closed:
Admission:
Free
Ask for a donation
