Bear River Historical Society & Museum

Bear River Historical Society & Museum The Bear River Historical Society runs the Bear River Heritage Museum in the Oakdene Community Centre at 1913 Clementvale Rd in Bear River.

Our aim is to maintain our artifact based museum and the history it contains The Museum features displays of the shipbuilding industry; Bear River being one of the great shipbuilding towns of the province, as well as agricultural, social, community, education, household and native M’ikmaq displays. A small admission fee is charged.

Opening Day! July 1st!Come visit the museum in Oakdene
06/17/2026

Opening Day!
July 1st!
Come visit the museum in Oakdene

We are adding a few new items to the museum. Did you know we have memberships? Only10$ ❤️Funds go towards maintaining t...
06/10/2026

We are adding a few new items to the museum.
Did you know we have memberships? Only10$ ❤️
Funds go towards maintaining the collection.

06/08/2026

Hey all you ol’ timers
Tideview is looking for volunteers for their Memories Club
If you have some Bear River stories call and ask for Heidi Cowan

June!It’s time for blossoms and lush new growth. At the museum we are working towards our opening day- July1st
06/03/2026

June!
It’s time for blossoms and lush new growth.
At the museum we are working towards our opening day-
July1st

This handmade table from Bear River is being donated to the museum. It is 30x60x 36” It’s in Granville FerryIs there any...
05/28/2026

This handmade table from Bear River is being donated to the museum.
It is 30x60x 36”
It’s in Granville Ferry
Is there anyone who could go fetch it for us?
It does come apart and I’m told it is heavy.
Anyone?
Message is here. Or mail us at [email protected]

PssstComing soon to the museum...
05/26/2026

Pssst
Coming soon to the museum...

Pssst!For a sneak preview of the museum at Oakdene…Stop in onJUNE 6 or June 12 Noon til 3 only.
05/24/2026

Pssst!
For a sneak preview of the museum at Oakdene…
Stop in on
JUNE 6 or June 12
Noon til 3 only.

05/17/2026

Our neighbours’ meeting

For all you historians…
05/15/2026

For all you historians…

We're Hiring!

Student Heritage Interpreter

This 16-week position runs from May 11 to Aug. 29 and entails roving interpretation in a wide range of exhibits as well as conducting presentations to a diverse audience.

To see the full job posting and details, please visit our website: https://fisheriesmuseum.novascotia.ca/job-opportunity-heritage-interpreter

Deadline for submissions is Friday, May 22, 2026.
Please send resumes to Laura Smith: [email protected]

Address

1913 Clementsvale Road, PO Box 182
Bear River, NS
B0S1B0

Opening Hours

10am - 4pm

Telephone

1-(902)-467-1211

Website

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