Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum
Located in Centreville, Nova Scotia, the Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum houses and displays the sculptures, paintings, and hooked rugs produced by Charles Macdonald and his wife, Mabel. The house was the residence of the Macdonalds and prior to that was Charles' concrete brick factory which he operated according to his socialist views on labour and democracy.
About the Collections
The Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum houses the sculptures, paintings, and hooked rugs produced by Charles Macdonald and his wife, Mabel. Charles' art was influenced by his time at sea as a ship's carpenter and, later, by his socialist philosophies on labour and democracy.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 200
Decorative Arts
The museum is located in the house Charles Macdonald built from concrete. It includes some of the original furniture including the concrete bathtub and fireplace.
Furniture or Furnishings
Fine Arts
The museum holds a collection of paintings and concrete sculpture produced by Charles Macdonald.
Culture:
Canadian
Period:
Contemporary
Media:
Painting •
Prints and Drawings •
Sculpture
Human History
Furniture or Furnishings
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Household Objects or Domestic Technology
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Local History
Services & Activities
Visitor Services
Guided Tours
: English
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Parking Facilities
: Free
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Washrooms
Other: First floor wheelchair accessible
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available •
Volunteer Training Offered
Publications and Products
Reproductions of Charles Macdonald's paintings are available to order.
Postcards •
Posters
Location
| Address: |
19 Saxon Street Centreville, Nova Scotia B0P 1J0 |
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| Telephone: | 902-678-3177 |
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Hours of Operation
Operations:
Seasonal
Open: 10am - 6pm
Closed:
September - June, July 1
Admission:
Free
