Visitor touring the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre.

Visit

Hours

  • Monday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: closed

Office hours Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm

Summer hours

  • Starting Monday 6 July
  • Open daily 9:30 am to 4 pm

Admissions

Adult $9.20
Senior (65+) $5.75
Child (6-17) $5.75
Child (5 & under) Free
Family (max 2 adults & 3 children) $23.00

Canada Strong Pass

June 19 to September 7

We are pleased to participate in the Canada Strong Pass this summer. From June 19 to September 7, the following special admission rates apply.

  • Free admission for those 17 and under
  • 50% discount on admission for those 18 to 24 years old

Nova Scotia Museum Annual Pass

Adult Pass: $46.45 - Applies to individuals 18 years and older.

Family Pass: $91.85 - Applies to 2 adults and their children 17 years and under.

Location

119 Old Birchtown Road
Shelburne, Nova Scotia, 
Canada

How to get here

Exit 27 Trans Canada HWY 103

The Black Loyalist Heritage Site is located less than 10 kilometres away from the town of Shelburne.

Family on a walking bridge looking out at Shelburne Harbour.

African Nova Scotian Culture

The story of Black Nova Scotians is a rich tapestry. It’s a story of many diverse groups – Loyalists, Maroons, Caribbeans, Refugees and others – sewn together through a common African ancestry and the search for a better life in Nova Scotia. 

Explore African Nova Scotia Culture in Nova Scotia

Accessibility

Although we still have much work to do to be fully accessible, we do offer the following and welcome you to the museum. We will update this page as we make improvements

  • Our main door is equipped with a power opener
  • Wheelchair height admissions / gift shop counter
  • Exhibits in the main building are on one level
  • Spacious exhibits with wide pathways
  • Accessible washrooms
  • Seating available in select locations throughout the exhibits
  • The Old School House and St. Paul’s Church have ramps
  • The Pit House entrance is at ground level
  • Fire alarms include both auditory and visual signals
  • Wheelchair available for visitor use (first-come, first serve).
  • The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre is proud to be an Aira Access Partner.

We will update this page as we make improvements.