Shubenacadie Tinsmith Museum and Craft Shop

Shubenacadie Tinsmith Museum and Craft Shop Built in 1896, the original building structure housed the Tin Shop as well as the family home of Watson and Jeanetta Smith.

In 1902 and 1922 additions were added and to this day remains the fully intact Tin Shop, Hardware Store and Residence.

08/25/2026

We would like to send a much appreciation Thank you to our local campgrounds for displaying our museum brochures and advertising our Tea Fundraiser. Riverland Campground, Renfrew Camping, Whispering Winds Campground, Wild Campground and Eagle Ridge RV Park. We appreciate you. See you next year.

Where did the Summer go?  Today is our last day for the 2026 season.  We want to thank each and every one of you who cam...
08/22/2026

Where did the Summer go? Today is our last day for the 2026 season. We want to thank each and every one of you who came to visit, left a donation, dropped by for the tea, and supported our local craftspeople in our gift shop. The museum and gift shop will be open today from 10am to 5pm.
Stay tuned for the dates for next year.

Have you been in yet this year?  Tomorrow is our last day for the season.  We are open today from 10am to 5pm.  Hope to ...
08/21/2026

Have you been in yet this year? Tomorrow is our last day for the season. We are open today from 10am to 5pm. Hope to see you.

Look who dropped by for a visit.
08/20/2026

Look who dropped by for a visit.

Time is flying by, we are open today until 5pm, and we close for the season on Saturday, August 22nd.  Make today the da...
08/20/2026

Time is flying by, we are open today until 5pm, and we close for the season on Saturday, August 22nd. Make today the day you visit the Musuem

Stop in to the Museum today for a personal tour from one of our tour guides.  Take a step back in time and view thousand...
08/19/2026

Stop in to the Museum today for a personal tour from one of our tour guides. Take a step back in time and view thousands of artifacts. When you are done, browse our craft shop with locally made handcrafts. We are open today from 10am to 5pm. Just a reminder we close for the season on August 22nd.

Looking for something to do today?  Visit the Museum and Craft Shop, take a walk on the sidewalk in Shubie, maybe do the...
08/18/2026

Looking for something to do today? Visit the Museum and Craft Shop, take a walk on the sidewalk in Shubie, maybe do the MacInnis trail and Rex McCoul park where you can view the memorial benches. Stop by the playground in the ball park. Check out the famous Shubencadie River. Stop in and visit Violet Rose Gift & Thrift Shop find something fabulous and support and amazing cause. Forgot sunscreen? The Shubenacadie Guardian can help you out. We have a Royal Bank with bank machines, Ettingers Home Hardware Ltd has amazing staff that will help you find what you are looking for. Need an Ice Cream? Martin's Rite Stop will fix you up. Hungry? We have East Hants Pizza and Papa K's to choose from. is an awesome place to stop in and find that special thing.

Where has the summer gone?  We are in our last week of the Season.  We will be closing on August 22nd for the year.    S...
08/17/2026

Where has the summer gone? We are in our last week of the Season. We will be closing on August 22nd for the year. Stop in between 10 and 5 this week.

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy our tea party.  Please comment your pictures.
08/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy our tea party. Please comment your pictures.

Calendars are here!!!
08/15/2026

Calendars are here!!!

Address

2854 Main Street
Shubenacadie, NS
B0N2H0

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+19027582013

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