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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What's On

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.
  • Workshop
Department of Agriculture Raising Pork Session
11 Jun 2026
Our last session with the Department of Agriculture is on June…
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A blacksmith in historical attire works inside a dimly lit workshop. The man wears a light-colored, loose-fitting collared shirt with suspenders, dark trousers, and eyeglasses. Leaning forward, he holds a hammer down against a piece of glowing hot metal resting on a large metal anvil. To the right, a brick forge glows with a bright orange fire, while a multi-pane window on the left lets in natural daylight, illuminating the workspace.
  • Event
The Village Blacksmith
20 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026
If you have ever wished to observe a blacksmith at work during…
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Father's Day cake.
  • Event
Father's Day at Ross Farm
21 Jun 2026
Celebrate Father’s Day with us at Ross Farm Museum! Enjoy a…
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Ross Farm Museum logo on a white background.
  • Meeting
New Ross District Museum Society AGM
25 Jun 2026
Everyone is invited to attend the 2025-2026 Annual General…
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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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