Kings Historical Society

Kings Historical Society Come visit and explore local history with us! Our Mission: To collect, preserve, and interpret the cultural and natural history of Kings County, Nova Scotia.

Founded in 1978, the Kings Historical Society oversees the Kings County Museum and works to preserve and share the cultural and natural history of Kings County, Nova Scotia. Our Vision: To be a sustainable, collaborative and inclusive operation maintained by an engaged Board of Directors, expert skilled
staff and knowledgeable volunteers offering excellence in exhibits and programming. Our Mandate

: The mandate of the Kings Historical Society is to:
· Provide dynamic space for community and cultural engagement
· Inspire curiosity around diverse histories
· Celebrate and encourage engagement in the natural world
· Connect past, current and future generations
· Foster a better understanding and appreciation of the cultures of peoples who contributed to the collective history of this
region, and the land upon which it is based
Our Values: The following values underpin what the Kings Historical Society does and how it works:
· Collaboration
· Inclusivity
· Adaptability
· Professionalism
· Transparency

An exciting new exhibit at the Kentville Historical Society 's Heritage Centre on Station Lane (66) in Kentville . Not t...
09/07/2026

An exciting new exhibit at the Kentville Historical Society 's Heritage Centre on Station Lane (66) in Kentville . Not to be missed!

The wonderful graphic designer behind the pieces currently on display in our Poor Farm exhibit, Enrique Perez, recently ...
09/04/2026

The wonderful graphic designer behind the pieces currently on display in our Poor Farm exhibit, Enrique Perez, recently sent us this pic of him enjoying by our friend Dan Conlin- all the way from Madrid, Spain! We love to see people all around the world enjoying Maritime history 🌊

If you haven't read it yet, Pirates of the Atlantic is available to purchase in our museum gift shop, along with lots of other great books on local history! 🛍

08/26/2026

Our final Stories of Our Landscape video is here! This week, it’s all about art of land and sea, and we’re looking at depictions of The Lookoff. Thank you so much for tuning in over the last few weeks!

Our first Mic'd at the Museum was so much fun! Looking forward to doing it again.
08/23/2026

Our first Mic'd at the Museum was so much fun! Looking forward to doing it again.

Love is in the air! It was wonderful to see this beautiful bride and her party visit our wedding dress exhibit. Congratu...
08/21/2026

Love is in the air! It was wonderful to see this beautiful bride and her party visit our wedding dress exhibit. Congratulations to Brittany Maxner (brittanymaxner) on your engagement! Thank you so much for stopping in! 💕

Don’t forget, we’re having an after hours open mic night at the Kings County Museum!Show off your talents and your suppo...
08/21/2026

Don’t forget, we’re having an after hours open mic night at the Kings County Museum!

Show off your talents and your support for the arts, culture, and heritage sector at the Kings County Museum tonight (Friday, August 21) at 7pm. Admission is $2 in support of our museum. It’s sure to be an exciting evening!

If you’d like to perform, please sign up in advance by emailing us at [email protected]!

08/19/2026

We’re having an open mic! Show off your talents AND your support for the arts, culture, and heritage sector at Mic’d at the Museum on August 21st at 7pm! Admission is $2 per person in support of the Kings County Museum.

We’re still looking for performers! If you’d like to perform, please email [email protected].

08/19/2026

Welcome to week 8 of Stories of Our Landscape! This week, we’re taking a look at a fossil fern. Did you know ferns are an ancient plant, dating back to pre-Pangea? You never know what you’ll find at the Kings County Museum!

Discover more Kings County and Hants County history at and Annapolis Valley Heritage - KHHC! Don’t forget to stop by the Kings County Museum before the end of the summer!

Our 2026 Pride History exhibit has officially come off the wall. A huge thank you to our summer student, Jackson Couturi...
08/15/2026

Our 2026 Pride History exhibit has officially come off the wall. A huge thank you to our summer student, Jackson Couturier, friend of the museum, Michelle Backhouse and the and Halifax Mussels lgbtq+ Allies Hockey for your help and support! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Vive l’Acadie! It’s Fête nationale de l’Acadie / National Acadian Day! We’re proud to celebrate the Acadian heritage of ...
08/15/2026

Vive l’Acadie! It’s Fête nationale de l’Acadie / National Acadian Day! We’re proud to celebrate the Acadian heritage of Kings County.
Learn about the Acadians in our Founding Cultures exhibit!

Address

37 Bridge Street
Kentville, NS

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+19026786237

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