Pictou County History Museum

Attractions in the The Northumberland Shore

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