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Shelburne Heritage Museum
Heritage Museum in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
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The Shelburne Museum Complex
The Shelburne Museum Complex in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada offers museums by the sea, and is comprised of the Shelburne County Museum, the Dory Shop Museum, and the Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum. Group tours are available and you will learn about the the county's heritage, and the museum shop has some excellent souvenirs and gifts, also available on-line. Come for a fascinating visit, explore the 10 block historic waterfront, the Dory Shop, the Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum, the Shelburne County Museum, Tottie's quilts, rugs and crafts, Cox's historic shipyard and warehouse, the Guild Hall and Farmers Market and so much more. The Shelburne Museum Complex also offer 18th century re-enactments, so look out for those, and the historic waterfront serves as a great set for historic films. Come celebrate the heritage and special community events, take a walk back in time, it's an unforgettable experience.
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