Discover the heritage of Pictou County!

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. The museum also boasts a historic garden populated with plants present in Nova Scotia prior to 1900.

Located in the downtown core, you’ll find this charming museum at 86 Temperance Street. Visit for the rich history, stay for tea. The museum also proudly hosts Tuesday Teas every Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 PM. For more information, call (902) 752-5583 or visit Carmichael-Stewart House Museum.

Official Opening Day.

The official re-opening day of the Pictou County History Museum for the summer season is this Saturday June 27th. There is a great line-up of activities and events through the day:

11am - Sign Unveiling

12:00pm-1:00pm - Book Launch

1:00pm-3:30pm - Afternoon Tea

2:30pm-3:30pm - Victorian Games

2:30pm-3:30pm - Spring Pole Lathe Demo

4:00pm-5:30pm - Walking Tour

6:00pm-7:00pm - Letter Writing Workshop

 

All activities will take place at the Pictou County History Museum, except for the walking tour which will leave at 4pm from the Samson Trail head on Terrace Street, New Glasgow. Feel free to drop in through the day. We are looking forward to seeing you!

 

Admission

Following the official opening day, we will be introducing a $5 admission fee for visitors to the museum, effective June 28th. This comes with careful consideration by the board of directors after the museum's operating grant from the province of Nova Scotia was reduced by 20% earlier this year.

 

Active members of the Pictou County Historical Society can continue to visit the museum for free. After June 27th, please present your membership card to visit the museum. The museum will have free entry for the general public every Tuesday through this summer. Children under 18 years old can also visit for free.

 

Membership

If you are not currently a member of the Pictou County Historical Society, we encourage you to join! By becoming a member, you can help support the work of the society to give the past a future in Pictou County. 

 

To join as a member, please fill out the membership form below and return to or drop off at the Pictou County History Museum. Membership is only $15 for the year, and has several benefits including free admission to the Pictou County History Museum.

Membership Form 2026.pdf