Army Museum Halifax Citadel, Halifax: Photos, Reviews & Location

Venerable multi-story space honoring the history of Canada's soldiers on & off the battlefield.

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#12 of 17 Tourist attractions in Halifax

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

1.6 km from the center of Halifax

Rating breakdown

5 ★73%
4 ★21%
3 ★5%
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Cavalier Building, 5425 Sackville St 2nd Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 3Y3, Canada

armymuseumhalifax.ca

+1 902-422-5979

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What is the rating of Army Museum Halifax Citadel?: Army Museum Halifax Citadel is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 260 reviews.
How does Army Museum Halifax Citadel rank in Halifax?: Army Museum Halifax Citadel is #12 of 17 Tourist attractions in Halifax by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Army Museum Halifax Citadel located?: Cavalier Building, 5425 Sackville St 2nd Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 3Y3, Canada — 1.6 km from the center of Halifax.
How can I contact Army Museum Halifax Citadel?: Phone: +1 902-422-5979 · Website: armymuseumhalifax.ca

Reviews (8)

EV US 2023 Oct 27

This was another great discovery in Halifax detailing, together with the Maritime museum (with lots of info about the Titanic and other shipwrecks in the area) just about anything you would want to learn about this city:

- you cannot park here, so you have to walk that hill all the way to the citadel, which is indeed a pain: of course descending is much easier and yes, there are some seating areas all the way up to here
- after paying the entry fee (under 10CAD if I remember correctly), we were welcomed by seasonal volunteers in their Scottish costumes: initially I thought they were army cadets but they detailed to me how proud they are simply to be volunteers who also do re-enactments so you might want to check their site and discover the times they do this
- inside there is a plethora of information in a pictorial shape but also medals, artefacts, guns and other military attires depicting not only information about Canadians and their input in WWI and WWII but also pre and after the wars: details about the migrating Indians (did you know they share 25% of their DNA with SE Asian population and also of the tribes in Australia - proof of their early migration, as learned from documentaries)
- also lots of info about the 1917 explosion that killed 6000 people and flattened Halifax

After walking the hill you think 'is it worth paying the entry fee?' The answer is a definite yes: very few places are worth their entry price and this place most surely is 100% worth it, if you like learning information.

Armin Keymaram 2023 Oct 26

Visiting a genuine citadel is a fantastic experience. Volunteers dressed in period costumes are incredibly welcoming. Don't miss the opportunity to witness a simulated gunshot, It happens at certain times per day ; I found it quite enjoyable.

Reza Sattarzadeh Nowbari 2023 Sep 01

Located within the Halifax citadel, army museum focuses specifically on the history of military in Canada and the different battles that Canadian soldiers have been involved in. It's on the second floor of the main building in the citadel and consists of a number of Chambers.

Darren Wilson 2023 Jul 16

If you are a war history buff, this is a definite visit. Great artifacts and memorabilia from the wars. Keeps the history and memories alive of all who served and sacrificed to give us the freedoms we have today!

Dave Krahn 2023 Jun 27

Typical Canda Parks museum but tons of history

Travis F. 2022 Jul 05

Really enjoyed the tour, actors were very fun and informative! Really pleasant piece of history! The museum is the best part in my opinion.

Artem Glue 2021 Aug 07

Very interesting, lots of information and a large variety of items on display - weapons, outfits, journals, medals, etc. Definitely visit if you're in the area.

Regan Yee 2020 Oct 21

Amazing historic site. Very low entrance fee for such a large museum/historic site. Built for the defence of Canada and Halifax harbour mainly against a possible invasion from the United States in the 1800's. Live musket demonstrations and guided tours every couple hours. Also on hand is the Nova Scotia Army Museum on the second floor of the main building in the courtyard. A must see for all.