Each year in partnership with the Heritage Association of Antigonish, we host a guest lecture series in order to stimulate an interest in our heritage. Subjects may include biographical sketches, natural history, events, business and community stories. Similarly, the Association and Museum host book launches for new books which are linked to the heritage of eastern Nova Scotia.
During the summer months, weekly ceilidhs are held for locals and tourists alike. Learners and more seasoned performers bring traditional music of the fiddle, piano, pipes, guitar and more to the audience. The acoustics and architectural elements of the building provide an ambient setting.
Upcoming at the Museum
August Ceilidh Lineup Announced!
We have an amazing lineup of performers scheduled for the remainder of the summer! Check them out each Thursday evening until August 27th. Admission is $10 at the door, with refreshments included.
July 2026 Ceilidh Line Up Announced!
We have an amazing line-up of musicians scheduled to perform at our weekly ceilidhs during the month of July! Join us each Thursday at 7pm, $10 per person at the door, bed lunch included!
New Outmigration Exhibit Opens June 30th!
Join us in the lead up to Canada Day and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence for the opening of a new exhibition on outmigration from Antigonish entitled "Crossing Borders, Keeping Connections." After a short official program and the opening of...
Ceilidh on June 25th!
Join a host of talented musicians at the Museum on June 25th for our monthly ceilidh.
Fundraising Yard Sale at the Museum on June 20th!
The Heritage Association of Antigonish is hosting a huge yard sale at the Museum on June 20th to help offset the cost of summer staff. Donations are being accepted at the Museum from Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm. Sale will be begin at 8am!
Ceilidh at the Museum on May 28th
Join Heather MacIsaac (small pipes, whistles, vocals), Natalie DeCoste (fiddle), Leona Williams (piano), Junior Fraser (guitar), and Barry MacKenzie (vocals) for a ceilidh at the Museum at 7pm on May 28th. Admission is $10 at the door, refreshments at intermission.
Free Presentation by African Pilgrimage Group on May 21st
Join members of our community for a conversation about their participation in a pilgrimage to their roots in Ghana.
Free Talk in Honour of Gaelic NS Month on May 19th
Join Catriona Parsons for a conversation on the first 30 years of Gaelic NS Month.
LEGO Contest Winners Announced
The winners of the fourth annual Lego Heritage Contest were announced on Saturday, April 18th. 13+ Historic Nova Scotia Buildings Category 3rd place: Coast to Coast by Cameron E. 2nd place: Seminary House, Acadia U by Helen T. 1st place: Antigonish Heritage Museum,...
Gaelic Month Launch Ceilidh at the Museum on April 30th!
Join Brian MacDonald on fiddle, Hannah Krebs on vocals and concertina, Junior Fraser on guitar, Leona Williams on piano, and Matthew Anderson on spoons for this ceilidh to launch #gaelicnsmonth! $10 person, light lunch included.
Antigonish Heritage Museum Puts New Spin on Lego Heritage Contest
ANTIGONISH, NS - The Antigonish Heritage Museum recently announced its 4th annual Lego heritage contest, with entries due on April 13th. "Every year, the entries continue to blow us away," says Dr. Barry MacKenzie, curator of the Museum. "We love that the contest...
Martha Anniversary Lecture Series – Part II
Join us for the second set of lectures in our anniversary series commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Sisters of St. Martha. Recordings of the talks will be posted on our Youtube channels afterwards.
Talk on Forestry Industry on November 29th!
Join Dr. Mark Kuhlberg of Laurentian University for a talk on myths and misconceptions in the forestry industry.
Remembrance Week Lecture on November 12th
Join local historian Bruce MacDonald for a talk on the Antigonish Town & County casualties of 1944-45.
Join us for an evening of spooky stories on October 27th!
Join the Museum and the Highland Society for our third annual Halloween Storytelling event! Bring a story or song or share. We will gather round the campfire, weather permitting, or inside in case of inclement weather. All are welcome to this FREE event! Refreshments...
Live Music by the StFX Music Faculty & Students
We're trying a little something new this fall! Once a month, we will host an evening of live music by Jake Hanlon and other music faculty at StFX. $10 per person, tickets at the door.
Fall Ceilidh Series Line-Up Announced!
By popular demand, we the Museum will be hosting ceilidhs once a month from September to December. The line-up of local talent includes: September 21st, 2pm John Pellerin (fiddle), Junior Fraser (guitar), Leona William (piano), Matthew Anderson (spoons), Margaret...
Museum to Host Lecture Series in Honour of Sisters of St. Martha
In conjunction with out ongoing exhibition Gospel Hospitality in Action: The Sisters of St. Martha in Antigonish Town & County, the Museum will host a seven-part lecture series beginning September 17th, 2025. The first four lectures will highlight elements of the...
August Ceilidh Line Up – Thursdays at 7pm!
Join us every Thursday evening throughout the month for a wonderful lineup of talented Nova Scotian musicians. $10 per person, with refreshments included at intermission (our famous bed lunch!). Best deal in down.
July 2025 Ceilidh Lineup – Thursdays at 7pm!
Below is the ceilidh lineup for July 2025. Join us each Thursday at 7pm for live local music, a cup of tea, and something sweet!