Continuing Exhibits

Ceramics and Antiques

Each summer, different items from the Inglis/Quinlan Collection of antiques and tablewares typical of 18th and 19th century Mahone Bay are on display. Beautiful Wedgwood bowls, willow-ware platters, photographs, hooked rugs, and an antique clock belonging to one of Mahone Bay's first settlers are just a few of the pieces you may see when you visit the museum.

A tea set from the ceramics collection.

Early spinning wheel in front of the kitchen fireplace

Settlement of the Foreign Protestants

Our exhibits show the who, why, how and where of the early settlement of Mahone Bay, settled in 1754 by "foreign Protestants". Also available are ship lists and graveyard listings of Lunenburg County.

Interpretive panel discusses early land grants and
the development of the settlers' communities.

Architecture

Learn about our unique styles of architecture. See the exhibits, then pick up a copy of our Walking Tour Map and talk a walk through the historic town of Mahone Bay.

The Alfred W. Keddy Home, Mahone Bay

The Begin Family

An exhibit exploring the Begin family connection to the Museum, the Bluenose, and the local community.

Shipbuilding

See the history of the town's boat building years in our Wooden Boat Gallery. Models, maps, photographs and more. This exhibit area is open during the Classic Boat Festival and by appointment.

Shipbuilding exhibit on display in the Wooden Boat Gallery