Association of Nova Scotia Museums

06/12/2026

Have you thought of your conference presentation proposal yet? Want to register at our early-bird rate? For more details on what to include in your proposal and to register for the conference, check out our website.
https://ansm.ns.ca/symposiums-conferences/

It's our 50th birthday!

We have just launched early bird registration for our annual conference at the Museum of Industry in Stellarton from October 1 - 2, 2026. All sessions will be held in-person. Call for proposals for panels, presentations and workshops are also open!

The theme of this conference is CAKE: A Recipe for the Future of Museums

C = Community

A = Access

K = Knowledge-sharing

E = Engagement

Our goal is to create an atmosphere of joy for the museum sector of Nova Scotia by incorporating ANSM’s Cake Policy into the theme of this conference. Registration includes one complimentary ticked to our annual awards Dinner and food and refreshments throughout the two-day conference.

For more details on what to include in your proposal and to register for the conference, check out our website.
https://ansm.ns.ca/symposiums-conferences/

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Week 58 winner, Peggy Meade who supported the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame with their ticket purchase!

If you are able, the Halftime 50/50 draw is a way to support heritage organizations across the province. To participate in the weekly draw, tickets can be purchased at halftime5050.ca

Good luck and thank you for continuing to support Nova Scotia heritage!

06/09/2026

It's Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! Today we extend our appreciation and gratitude to all the hardworking and dedicated ECEs that create safe and supportive environments for young learners, and build the foundations for future generations.

Our NovaMuse contributors have created free resources for ECEs and other educators to access. Check these out for some fun for all ages and learners. https://novamuse.ca/EducationalResources/Index

06/04/2026

It's our 50th birthday!

We have just launched early bird registration for our annual conference at the Museum of Industry in Stellarton from October 1 - 2, 2026. All sessions will be held in-person. Call for proposals for panels, presentations and workshops are also open!

The theme of this conference is CAKE: A Recipe for the Future of Museums

C = Community

A = Access

K = Knowledge-sharing

E = Engagement

Our goal is to create an atmosphere of joy for the museum sector of Nova Scotia by incorporating ANSM’s Cake Policy into the theme of this conference. Registration includes one complimentary ticked to our annual awards Dinner and food and refreshments throughout the two-day conference.

For more details on what to include in your proposal and to register for the conference, check out our website.
https://ansm.ns.ca/symposiums-conferences/

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Week 57 winner, Barry MacKenzie who supported McCulloch House Museum & Genealogy Centre with their ticket purchase!

If you are able, the Halftime 50/50 draw is a way to support heritage organizations across the province. To participate in the weekly draw, tickets can be purchased at halftime5050.ca

Good luck and thank you for continuing to support Nova Scotia heritage!

06/03/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month! This month, we honour and recognize the diversity, heritage and culture of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. We also recognize the ongoing impacts of colonization and reflect on how we can all contribute to reconciliation.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the contributions and rich cultural heritage of the diverse Indigenous people from across Canada. Here in Nova Scotia, we are on the traditional and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people who have lived here for time immemorial. To learn about the treaties and people of the land you are on, you can check out: https://native-land.ca/

You can also check out this interactive map of Mi'kmaw place names: https://placenames.mapdev.ca/

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!

Pride is a celebration of resilience and progress. We celebrate pride in June to remember the Stonewall Riots in 1969, which are widely considered to be the turning point in the Gay Rights Movement in the USA and Canada. In Nova Scotia, the first public protest came not long after, in 1977- just under 50 years ago.

This month we celebrate and highlight the history and contributions of the vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and remember the brave activists that have shaped our province 🌈

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Week 56 winner, Kevin Kozoriz who supported James House- Bridgetown & Area Historical Society with their ticket purchase!

If you are able, the Halftime 50/50 draw is a way to support heritage organizations across the province. To participate in the weekly draw, tickets can be purchased at halftime5050.ca

Good luck and thank you for continuing to support Nova Scotia heritage!