Yarmouth County Museum & Archives

08/28/2026

We're very excited to be collaborating with Angela's Murder Mystery Games to bring you, The Inheritance! A spooky murder mystery event

October 16 & 17, 2026 at 6pm at the Yarmouth County Museum
As people gather for the reading of a will, the night takes a dark turn no one could have predicted. There has been a murder right under your eyes.... how could this have happened? Can you uncover the truth? What has actually taken place in this terrifying mansion?
$50/person (Advanced registration required)

Registration is now open by calling the Museum at 902-742-5539 (ask for Lisette). Participants can choose between two nights and to be either a "character" who will help move the story along or an "observer" who gets to watch the mystery unfold, with both roles trying to solve it

08/27/2026

Our upcoming Monthly Historical Society Presentation on Friday, September 4 at 7:30pm will be on The Wreck of the S. S. Hungarian

Videographer Tom Lynskey has researched this ill-fated vessel and will present his findings and the video he created to remember this tragic shipwreck that occurred on Cape Sable Island in 1860. Some special artifacts from the wreck will be on display with the program

Free event

08/19/2026

We have a new exhibit starting August 24, with the official opening reception on August 29 from 2-4pm

"Looking Back" - paintings by Margo Tassi
This exhibit will be available for viewing from August 24 to September 26 during regular Museum hours (Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm)

08/18/2026

There's still time to get your ticket for the upcoming Cookbook Food Sampling Event

Saturday, August 22 with 3 time slot options (11am-12pm, 12pm-1pm & 1pm-2pm)
Taste some of the recipes from our very own
Butter the Size of an Egg cookbook

Tickets include a cookbook and a variety of food samples from it
$12/person
Tickets required, on sale now at the Museum &
at https://www.yarmouthcountymuseum.ca/calendar

Sponsored by H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Homes and Crematorium Limited

08/18/2026

We're very excited to be collaborating with Angela's Murder Mystery Games to bring you, The Inheritance! A spooky murder mystery event

October 16 & 17, 2026 at 6pm at the Yarmouth County Museum

As people gather for the reading of a will, the night takes a dark turn no one could have predicted. There has been a murder right under your eyes.... how could this have happened? Can you uncover the truth? What has actually taken place in this terrifying mansion?

$50/person (Advanced registration required)
Registration is now open by calling the Museum at 902-742-5539 (ask for Lisette). Participants can choose between two nights and to be either a "character" who will help move the story along or an "observer" who gets to watch the mystery unfold, with both roles trying to solve it

08/05/2026

Our Cookbook Food Sampling Event is coming up soon, get your tickets today to try an assortment of samples from our very own, Butter the Size of An Egg cookbook

Some of the samples will include, lemon sauce, biscuits, lobster chowder, plum jam, squash bisque and chocolate cake!

Also included with your ticket will be a cookbook (given at the event)

Tickets may be purchased at the Museum or through our website at https://www.yarmouthcountymuseum.ca/calendar

08/04/2026

07/28/2026

We're excited for the upcoming Cookbook Food Sampling Event that will take place Saturday, August 22

Participants will be able to try samples of some of the recipes found in the Yarmouth County Historical Society's very own cookbook, Butter the Size of an Egg.

Just a few of the samples will be, lobster chowder, plum jam and squash bisque!

Tickets required for this yummy food event. They can be purchased at the Yarmouth County Museum or through our website at https://www.yarmouthcountymuseum.ca/calendar (there are 3 time slots to choose from)

07/22/2026

We have a fun food event coming up next month at the Museum!

Cookbook Food Sampling Event
Saturday, August 22 with 3 time slot options (11am-12pm, 12pm-1pm & 1pm-2pm)

Taste some of the recipes from our very own
Butter the Size of an Egg cookbook

Tickets include a cookbook and a variety of food samples from it
$12/person
Tickets required, on sale now at the Museum &
at https://www.yarmouthcountymuseum.ca/calendar

Sponsored by H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Homes and Crematorium Limited

07/07/2026

Yarmouth Seafest starts July 10! Check out their schedule of activities

The Museum is happy to take part in Seafest's Free Museum Day on Monday, July 13 and thank you to Seafest for including our Annual Yard Sale, held Saturday, July 18, in their schedule

Have a wonderful Seafest Festival everyone!

*Please note: There will be no Pelton-Fuller House tours available on Monday, July 13 during Free Museum Day