Living History Museum

Ross Farm Museum

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Immersive 1800s living history experiencePeriod-accurate costumes made on siteHeritage animal breedsExceptionally knowledgeable staffBeautifully preserved historic buildingsIdeal for families and history enthusiasts

About Ross Farm Museum

Ross Farm Museum brings Nova Scotia's agricultural past vividly to life through beautifully preserved 19th-century farm buildings, heritage animal breeds, and highly knowledgeable staff in period-accurate costumes. Visitors feel genuinely transported back to rural 1800s life as staff demonstrate traditional crafts, farming techniques, and daily historical tasks. It's a wonderful full-day experience for all ages.

Things to Do

Guided heritage farm tours

Guided heritage farm tours

Watching craft demonstrations

Watching craft demonstrations

Meeting heritage animal breeds

Meeting heritage animal breeds

Exploring historic farm buildings

Exploring historic farm buildings

Photography

Photography

Family educational activities

Family educational activities

Seasonal special events

Seasonal special events