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Pictou County History Museum

Come explore the history of Pictou County in the historic home of James Matheson Carmichael, a prominent New Glasgow shipbuilder. Built in 1880, the home is filled with exquisite Victorian architecture, from stained glass windows to a grand staircase.

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Pictou County History Museum
86 Temperance Street
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
B2H 3A7
Contact
902-752-5583
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About Pictou County History Museum

The Pictou County History Museum, formerly called Carmichael-Stewart House Museum.

Trenton glassware, a Penny Farthing, Scottish regalia and historical photographs are but a few of the many items on display. Moreover, the museum boasts a historic garden populated with plants present in Nova Scotia prior to 1900.

The museum is proud to host Tuesday Tea from 2-4pm, and our hours of operation in 2025 are 9:30am-4pm, Monday-Saturday, from June 11th – August 30th.

Location

86 Temperance Street, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, B2H 3A7

Pictou County History Museum

86 Temperance Street, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, B2H 3A7