Ross Farm, with white geese gathered by a pond.

Ross Farm Museum

Come to Ross Farm Museum to explore 60 acres of rolling farmland and discover what life was like on a Nova Scotia family farm over 100 years ago.

Two costumed interpreters on the porch of Rosebank Cottage making straw hats.

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Anna Syperek. Old Friends-etching
  • Exhibition
'Wandering through Trees' exhibition
5 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
An exciting art exhibition is coming to the Ross Farm Museum…
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Ross Farm Museum logo on a white background.
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Canada Day
1 Jul 2026
Come celebrate Canada Day at the Ross Farm Museum for a day full…
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Two female costumed interpreters sit on the porch of Rosebank cottage watching a male costumed interpreter churn butter.
  • Drop-in
Butter Making
4 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2026
Join us on July 4 and 5 for our Butter Making weekend. To…
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Ross Farm Museum logo on a white background.
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Heritage Breeds
11 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026
Join us on July 11 and 12 for our ‘Heritage Breeds’ weekend. The…
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Ross Farm Museum logo on a white background.
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The Sharpest Tool in the Shed
18 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026
Join us on July 18 and 19 for ‘The Sharpest Tool in the Shed’…
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Down view of a wooden table and a hand holding a mug of coffee.

Hearth Room Café

The Hearth Room Café is a new addition to the Ross Farm experience, located in the Learning Centre’s Hearth Room.

The café specializes in house-made brunch, soups, sandwiches and pastries made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Serving Nova Coffee’s Mariner’s Cove and Black Dog Espresso. The full menu is listed on the Hearth Room Café Facebook Page.

Rosebank cottage, blue sky, red wagon in front.
  • Cultural History
During trips to Ross Farm Museum, there's almost always a chance to sample something delicious in Rosebank Cottage during your visit. Since these traditional recipes are enjoyed so much we thought we…
Costumed interpreter, a man working in the Blacksmith at Ross farm.
  • Cultural History
Lord Dalhousie was Governor of Nova Scotia. He was deeply interested in agriculture and was convinced that settlements should be established in the forested interior of the province. He persuaded William…
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