Costumed interpreter in a shop serves a woman and two children also in costume.

Visit

Hours

Regular Operating Hours

June 3 to September 13, 2026

  • Wednesday to Sunday: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Monday and Tuesday: Closed

Culinary Fridays: Special Hours

On the following Fridays, Sherbrooke Village will have adjusted operating hours from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm to accommodate our evening meal events:

  • June 26: Lobster Boil
  • July 10: Lumber Camp Cookout
  • August 7: Chowderfest
  • August 28: Harvest Feast

Admission & Passes

Daily Admission

Visitor TypeRate
Adult$20
Senior / Student$15
Youth (6 and up)$8
Child (5 and under)Free
Family (Two adults and two children)$50
Group RateContact Us [email protected]

Season Passes

  • Adult Season Pass: $45
  • Senior Season Pass: $35
  • Family Season Pass: $80
  • Nova Scotia Museum Season Adult Pass: $46.85
  • Nova Scotia Museum Season Family Pass: $92.65

Enhanced Experiences

Explorer Program

  • Adults: $50
  • Children (12 and under): $40
  • Family (Two adults and two children): $150

Dress in Period Costume

Dress in period costume and step into the shoes of a villager in the age of timber, tall ships, and gold for a self-guided tour! Pre-book at least 24 hours in advance to allow for time to prepare wardrobe selections.

Availability:

  • 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Booking Information:

  • Contact: Call 1-888-743-7845 or book online.
  • Note: A representative will request participant sizes to prepare costume options.
  • Optional Upgrade: Add an authentic Nova Scotian Victorian Tea at McDaniel's Tea Room (additional charges apply).

Guided Tours

Rate: $35 per person (minimum of two people).

Canada Strong Pass

June 19 to September 7

We are pleased to participate in the Canada Strong Pass this summer. From June 19 to September 7, the following special admission rates apply.

  • Free admission for those 17 and under
  • 50% discount on admission for those 18 to 24 years old

Nova Scotia Museum Annual Pass

Adult Pass: $46.45 - Applies to individuals 18 years and older.

Family Pass: $91.85 - Applies to 2 adults and their children 17 years and under.

Christmas at Sherbrooke Village, night time, the village is covered in lights.

Christmas at Sherbrooke Village

 
Celebrate the magic of the season with Christmas at Sherbrooke Village. Featuring heritage animation of select heritage buildings, family-friendly activities, games and workshops, this event returns with new and longtime favourite programs to help you build memories with family and friends. This event will also feature food and craft vendors.
 
Christmas at Sherbrooke Village
Decorative red glass hanging in a window.

Village Treasures & Gift Shop

While visiting Sherbrooke Village be sure to drop into our Village Treasures and Gift Shop to pick up Village made crafts by our Wood Turner, Potter, and Weaver. Take home a recipe book printed at our print shop. You will find a large collection of souvenirs and giftware. Local crafters have consigned goods such as quilts, knitting, paintings, sea glass pictures and jewelry.

Location and Parking

Sherbrooke Village
42 Main Street,
Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia

Google Map

To drive to Sherbrooke Village from Halifax, take Highway 107 to Musquodoboit Harbour, then follow Highway 7 along the scenic Eastern Shore's Marine Drive to Sherbrooke. Once you arrive in Sherbrooke, follow the Key signs to Sherbrooke Village.

If you are travelling east on the Trans-Canada Highway towards Cape Breton, you can turn off the Trans-Canada at Exit 26 (Thorburn) and drive down Route 347 to Aspen, turn right on Route 7 and continue on to Sherbrooke. You can also turn right onto Route 7 at Antigonish, at Exit 32.

If you are travelling west on the Trans-Canada Highway from Cape Breton, the most direct route to Sherbrooke Village is to take Exit 32 at Antigonish, following Route 7 to Sherbrooke Village. You can also take Route 344 from Mulgrave to Guysborough, travel towards Canso and continue on the Marine Drive Route 36 along the coast westward to Sherbrooke.

Parking

Parking is available free of charge in our large parking lot located next to the Visitor Reception Centre. Follow the signs from Main Street.
 
We also have two EV Flow charging stations available on a first come, first serve basis. Inquire with our staff at the Visitor Reception Centre.

Before you visit

What to bring

The Village is open rain or shine, but may close during extreme weather events. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a water bottle, umbrella and/or outdoor clothing as needed. Sunscreen is also recommended for sunny summer days.
 
We have a limited number of umbrellas available for visitors to use and there are water bottle refill stations located throughout the Village.
 
If you are doing a Workshop or the Explorer Experience, please consult the program description for information on what to bring.

Pets

Sherbrooke Village is pet friendly, but must be kept on a leash and under control at all times. Depending on weather, they may not be allowed in all buildings.
 
Please keep in mind that farm animals live at the Village, please be vigilant around these animals and move away if you think your pet will become scared or reactive.

Where to eat

The Village invites you to visit McDaniel's Tea Room and Restaurant on site for lunch or an afternoon tea and dessert. Victorian Teas are also available on Sundays from 12pm to 3pm, reservations are encouraged.
 
Thinking of bringing a picnic? Enjoy one of our picnic areas along the river, on Greenwood Cottage lawn, or next to the park.
 
In the community, we also recommend Beanie's Bistro (2-minutes away), Sherbrooke Village Inn (5-minutes away) and Liscomb Lodge (20-minutes away) for dining.

Site Map

Plan your visit to the museum by downloading our map. The map provides a detailed layout of the museum.

Visitor policies

Cancellation and late policy

Please see individual programs and experiences for specific cancellation and late policies. 
In general, cancellations made less than 48 hours prior are non-refundable. Participants will be notified, when possible, 48 hours in advance if experience is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Late arrival for booked programs or experiences will not be allotted additional time for their workshop or experience given the hours of the Village. If you think you are going to be late, please notify us as soon as possible at 1-902-522-2400 (toll free 1-888-743-7845).
 

Smoking and Vaping

Smoking, vaping and the use of all smoke-related products including e-cigarettes, cigars, vaporizers, tobacco and its derivatives, and cannabis and its derivatives are prohibited within the Village. Please use the parking lot area.

Accessibility

Most historic buildings were not originally designed to accommodate people with disabilities. Providing access (interior and exterior) for persons with disabilities in ways that preserve the character of the historic property is a challenge that requires creativity and collaboration. Most historic buildings were not originally designed to accommodate people with disabilities. Providing access (interior and exterior) for persons with disabilities in ways that preserve the character of the historic property is a challenge that requires creativity and collaboration. Although we still have much work to do to be fully accessible, we do offer the following and welcome you to the museum. We will update this page as we make improvements.

Visitor Reception Centre

  • Designated accessible parking spaces
  • Our roads and pathways are hard packed gravel
  • Ramp to main building
  • Seating is available both inside the main visitor centre and on the property
  • A wheelchair is available for visitor use (first come, first serve)
  • Accessible washrooms
  • All publicly accessible washrooms are single occupancy and gender-neutral (VRC, Gift Shop, Exhibit Centre) except for the Tea Room. 
  • The Village Treasures Gift Shop is accessible by ramp.
  • Sherbrooke Village is proud to be an Aira Access Partner.

Historic Buildings

  • There are 30 historic buildings on onsite that are open to the public.
  • Most of the buildings have a ramp or level entry to the main floor but a few buildings only have steps.
  • Upper floors are only accessible via wooden staircases, but pictures of these rooms are available, and staff are on hand to share stories and answer questions
  • Interpreters are on the street each day (Rovers) conducting guided tours throughout the Village. Visitors who don't have full access to all floors in all buildings can be treated to a guided tour with complete Village information and stories throughout their tour.

Outdoor Park

  • Sherbrooke Village has a new accessible park at with packed pathways, accessible picnic tables, benches and "Free Little Library." Stop by and have a rest or a picnic.