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The Association of Nova Scotia Museums (ANSM) is a vibrant not-for-profit organization led by our members. We are a national leader in the museum community that collaborates with many and diverse partners to provide relevant and engaging services that strengthen museums. We celebrate that museums in Nova Scotia are ever-changing. They reflect and are actively engaged in their communities, are environmentally and financially sustainable, and operate according to professional standards. Our natural and cultural history becomes inspiration for a better tomorrow.

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Black and white group photograph taken outdoors in Summer season of Canadian Women's Army Corps being reviewed on Citadel Hill, Halifax.

Museums and Remembrance Day 2026

Museums and Rememberance Day 2026 I recently found myself sitting next to a 93-year old woman during a community brunch. She was someone I sort of knew, but had never…