Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum

Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum In his ninety-three years, Charles Macdonald was a sailor, sculptor, builder, manufacturer, and socialist.

The Charles Macdonald Society celebrates the life and work of this exceptional Nova Scotian.

This week, we will be opening the museum for the season! We’re looking forward to an exciting summer with lots of specia...
06/01/2026

This week, we will be opening the museum for the season! We’re looking forward to an exciting summer with lots of special events ✨Visit our website for the full schedule (link in bio). Here’s a taste of what’s coming up this month:

June 3- Museum Opens
June 7- Art Opening of ‘Over Under’ (1-3pm)
June 10- Cookies and Tea (1-4pm)
June 17- Bind your own Penny Journal (1-4pm)
June 24- Silkscreening
June 27- Open Mic/Hootenanny
June 30- Art Programming (TBA)

Stay tuned for more details on these upcoming events!

Just 2 weeks availableJune 1 to 7 ( next week)June 8 to 14Bookings are Monday to Sunday $550 for 2 people$600 for 3, and...
05/28/2026

Just 2 weeks available

June 1 to 7 ( next week)
June 8 to 14

Bookings are Monday to Sunday
$550 for 2 people
$600 for 3, and $650 for 4

For more details check our website concretehouse.ca

Or email [email protected]

And, then there were 3 weeks available at the Blue Cottage. June 1 to 7 (next week)June 8 to 14September 21 to 27Don’t m...
05/27/2026

And, then there were 3
weeks available at the Blue Cottage.
June 1 to 7 (next week)
June 8 to 14
September 21 to 27

Don’t miss the most unique vacation spot in the maritime.

Email [email protected]

To book your stay.

Save the date! Sunday, June 7th, from 1-4pm, will be the opening of our June exhibition in the Hazelwood Gallery, Over U...
05/24/2026

Save the date! Sunday, June 7th, from 1-4pm, will be the opening of our June exhibition in the Hazelwood Gallery, Over Under.

Over Under features the work of artists Sophie Paskins and Sarah Reesor. Both work from instinct, building and reworking in layers. They don’t begin with a concept or a fixed idea. The work develops through doing. Much is edited, buried, removed, covered, held back, or left unresolved.

Sarah often uses text in her drawings, fragments that sit alongside a figure, repeated motifs or objects that create dialogue. Sophie’s work suggests a similar dialogue through repeated shapes, occasional figures, and in the way marks are made, using pressure, movement and containment. There is a push and pull between moments that settle while others disrupt, between what holds together and what resists. 

Over Under reflects this approach of working, building up, taking back and adjusting, the shifting and tension between what sits on the surface and what stays underneath.

June 3rd the Conrete House will open for the season! We can’t wait to welcome you into the museum and share about all th...
05/22/2026

June 3rd the Conrete House will open for the season!

We can’t wait to welcome you into the museum and share about all the fun exhibits & events we have planned this summer.

For a list of our programming, visit the ‘Events’ page on our website (linked in bio) OR copy this URL: www.concretehouse.ca/what-s-happening

Stay tuned on social media or sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop as more details are announced.

Can’t wait to see you soon!

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05/10/2026

Craving the perfect spot for a nap? Or to dive into a good book? You just found it!

This summer, unplug and let the sounds of ocean waves and the whimsy of this colourful concrete cottage wash over you. The Blue Cottage is a one-of-a-kind historical site built in 1937 by concrete pioneer and folk artist Charles Macdonld on the shore of the breathtaking Bay of Fundy.

We still have some dates available for booking:
June 1-7
June 8-14
June 15-21
Sept 21-27

For more information visit concretehouse.ca/blue-cottage-vacations or click the link in our bio for our website and booking form

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from the Concrete House! 🌸Today, we honor the mothers behind Charlie and Mabel: Catherine Macdonald...
05/10/2026

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from the Concrete House! 🌸

Today, we honor the mothers behind Charlie and Mabel: Catherine Macdonald and Lila Jane Misner. Without them, history—and our little corner of Nova Scotia—would look very different!

Here’s a treasured postcard from Lila Jane to her daughter Mabel in 1912:

“Dear Mable,
Wrote a few times to let you know how we are getting along. We are having cold weather here now. My arm is getting better slowly _______ ? Glad you are well. I would like to see you. With love from your loving mother.”

A little about the families:

-Charles Macdonald (b. April 4, 1874, Steam Mill, NS) was the second of six children born to apple-grower Nathaniel Macdonald and Catherine.

-In January 1916, Charlie married 18-year-old Mabel Misner of Chipman Brook, the youngest of twelve children born to fisherman James Albert Misner and Lila Jane.

-While Charlie and Mabel didn’t have children, they did have a “fur baby”—a beagle named Twinkle, whose concrete doghouse still sits outside their Centreville home. 🐾

The Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum is seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing Summer Intern to join our team. This...
04/30/2026

The Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum is seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing Summer Intern to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a student interested in art, history, and community engagement to gain hands-on experience in a unique museum setting.

Key Responsibilities:
• Greet and engage visitors in a welcoming and professional manner
• Assist with the installation of art exhibits
• Create and manage social media content
• Lead art-related workshops and activities
• Support general day-to-day museum operations

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to create engaging social media content
• Strong written communication skills
• Self-motivated and reliable

Preferred (Asset) Qualifications:
• Interest in art and history
• Experience in graphic design or visual arts
• Experience working with children or in educational settings

Position Details:
• Duration: 14 weeks (approximately 290 hours) between June and August
• Location: The Concrete House, 19 Saxon Street, Centreville, Nova Scotia
• Compensation: $17.25 per hour
• Funding: This position is supported by the Nova Scotia SKILL program. Applicants must be enrolled in school for the upcoming fall term to be eligible.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position to
[email protected] with the subject line: Summer Intern.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We’re hiring!
04/30/2026

We’re hiring!

Address

19 Saxon Street
Centreville, NS
B0P1J0

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19026783177

Website

http://linktr.ee/centrevilleconcretehouse

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