COMMUNITIES/CULTURE/HERITAGE Media Release
Nova Scotia Museum Sites, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Closed
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Given the concern of COVID-19 and the recent guidance from public health officials, all Nova Scotia Museum sites and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in Halifax will close to the public today, March 13, until further notice.
This includes Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and Museum of Natural History in Halifax, Museum of Industry in Stellarton, Ross Farm Museum in New Ross, Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro, Firefighters Museum in Yarmouth and Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Birchtown, Shelburne Co.
They will reopen when appropriate.
Additional Resources:
Provincial Government Public Health Website: http://novascotia.ca/coronavirus
Nova Scotia Museum website: http://museum.novascotia.ca/
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Emera Oval closing for 2019-20 winter season
Friday, March 13, 2020 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Emera Oval will close on Saturday, March 14, for the remainder of the season.
The decision is based on the anticipated loss of ice due to the forecasted rain, and to comply with the Province of Nova Scotia’s direction regarding mass gatherings be limited to 150 people.
Your understanding is appreciated.
