Army Museum, Halifax

The Army Museum, located in an enormous granite citadel built in 1856, was opened to the public in 1953. Its extensive collection includes nearly 70,000 items related to Nova Scotia’s military history, including weapons, uniforms, medals and other awards. This museum also has a gift shop offering great souvenirs.

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Sight Name: Army Museum
Sight Location: Halifax, Canada (See walking tours in Halifax)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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