Museum of Industry

09/07/2026

Happy Labour Day!
Today is the final day of the 2026 Canada Strong Pass, free admission for youth 17 and under, and 50% off admission for ages 18–24.
Make the most of this Labour Day and come explore, discover, and enjoy the day with us. We hope to see you!
Monday, September 7
Open until 4:30 PM Nova Scotia Scotia Museum Canadian Heritage Nova Scotia Culture

09/07/2026

Monday! Our final theme is .
At first glance, this glass cane looks like something from a fairy tale with its spiral pattern and bulb-shaped top, it almost resembles a unicorn’s horn.
But what was its secret life?
This piece is a glassmaking whimsey, made at one of Nova Scotia’s glass companies. Whimseys had no practical purpose. They were made to highlight the skill and creativity of glassmakers.
Nova Scotia’s glassmaking industry has a fascinating history, beginning in 1881 and continuing until 1917, before returning 80 years later.
A beautiful object with no practical purpose except to show what a skilled glassmaker could do.
Nova Scotia Museum Scotia Nova Scotia Culture Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia

09/05/2026

Please note that due to the ongoing power outage, the Museum of Industry will be closed for the remainder of the day today, Saturday, September 5. Thanks for your understanding. Nova Scotia Museum

09/02/2026

Join us for this exciting fall workshop on September 12!
Artist Ashley Farrell will be guiding participants through painting a sunflower in the courtyard of the Museum of Industry .

Thank you to the Museum for supporting this event which allows us to raise funds for future programming!
Get your ticket today! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1998483819903?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/02/2026

It’s , and this week’s colour is violet!
Our selection for the violet pick is the I.O.D.F. Grand Scribe’s chain, crafted from purple satin twill with gold edging. This chain is adorned with various Oddfellows symbols and features a pendant highlighting the Grand Scribe emblem. It was worn as a symbol of office by the Grand Scribe of the organization.
A little violet, a little gold, and a lot of history!
Nova Scotia Museum Nova Scotia Culture Nova Scotia

08/31/2026

Monday! This week’s theme is .
Meet our eagle!
A local chainsaw artist carved this large eagle during our 30th Anniversary Celebration in June 2025.
Why an eagle? Because one lives near the Museum and can often be spotted from our windows. Now, we have our own eagle watching over the Museum!
Have you spotted the real one? Nova Scotia Museum Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Culture

08/26/2026

It’s , and this week’s colour is indigo!
Our indigo picks come from the Museum’s Glass Collection.
Artifact #65.126.7 is part of a collection of nine small bottles containing glassmaking chemicals. Notice the indigo-coloured one; it was used to produce purple glass bottles. A handwritten label states, “This bottle was made in 1912 at Trenton, N.S.” The headmaster of Kings Collegiate School in Windsor, NS, found the bottle in the school's laboratory in 1965 and later donated it to the Museum.
In the second photo, can you spot the purple bottle in the centre? It’s a Whelan & Ferguson aerated water bottle. These bottles were used for beverages including ginger ale, lemonade, soda water, ginger beer and other aerated waters, as well as specialty drinks such as Jersey Cream, apple julep and orange julep.
Nova Scotia Museum Association of Nova Scotia Museums Nova Scotia Culture

08/25/2026

Look who’s travelling to the Museum of Industry!
Our parking lot has been busy with RVs and travel trailers. We spotted visitors from Texas, Ohio, Colorado, Connecticut, North Carolina and Quebec, PEI, and that's just from a quick look at a few licence plates!
It’s always exciting to see how far people travel to explore the Museum and discover Nova Scotia’s industrial story.
Travelling by RV or with a large trailer? There’s plenty of room to park!
Where are you visiting from? Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Museum Nova Scotia Culture

08/24/2026

It’s Monday and today’s theme is !
Good morning from the Museum of Industry!
As you walk through our doors, you’ll hear a familiar welcome from our reception team and the cheerful ring of the bell on our kids’ train.
Come on in, we’re ready to welcome you!
Nova Scotia Culture Nova Scotia Museum Nova Scotia

08/20/2026

September 12, 1 pm to 3 pm.
Please register with Creative Pictou County.

Join us for a painting workshop with local artist, Ashley Farrell at the Museum of Industry !

Ashley will be guiding participants to paint sunflowers outside (weather permitting) in the Museum courtyard. Be inspired by this lovely fall flower!

All materials will be provided.

Funds raised through ticket sales will go back into programming in the community. Thank you to the Museum for supporting this event.

Please register through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1998483819903?aff=oddtdtcreator