Family Fun Day: Diwali

A line of candles beneath a yellow circle of light

Date: Saturday, October 26
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Museum-wide
Language: Presented in English
Cost: Included with Museum Admission

Diwali, the Indian “festival of lights” symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is the biggest festival in India and is observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists around the world. Families are invited to join us at the Museum to learn more about Diwali and celebrate with us through dance, activities, special food and presentations.

For All The Tea in Zhōngguó:
Poetry in Two Languages

Cover of book with black and white sketch of thatched roof houses, mountains in the distance.

Date: Sunday, September 29
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Andrea & Charles Bronfman Theatre
Language: Presented in English and Mandarin
Cost: Free (does not include admission to exhibitions)

In celebration of the 10^th annual Culture Days, the Museum is pleased to host this unique blend of English and Mandarin poetry readings from the new book For All The Tea in Zhōngguó compiled by Rodger Martin. The result of 30 years of writing, the book has two parts, first, Rodger's poems published in China over the past three decades; second, the work of Chinese New Pastoral poets that he collaborated with over the same period. Rodger will be reading poems in English, and Dr. Shao-Pin Luo, Chinese Studies Professor from Dalhousie University, will be reading poems in Mandarin.

Reserve your seat to confirm your attendance: https://forallthetea.eventbrite.ca

Annual Public Meeting:
Come Connect with the Museum

Outside view of the Pier 21 Museum, behind the building we see the top of the Queen Mary 2 ship.

Date: Wednesday, October 2
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Andrea & Charles Bronfman Theatre
Cost: Free
Language: Presented in English

The community is invited to join us as we talk about our successes and plan for the future at our Annual Public Meeting. Rob Vineberg, chair of the board of trustees and Marie Chapman, CEO will highlight some of the amazing activities of the last year, including Refuge Canada, acknowledge and thank our donors, followed by a Q&A with the board.

Together from Aways: Meet the HFX Wanderers

A large crowd of cheering fans fill bleachers, on the field below a line of soccer players in blue uniforms raise their hands to the crowd.

Date: Tuesday, October 15
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Andrea and Charles Bronfman Theatre
Language: Presented in English
Cost: 10$ Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite.

HFX Wanderers Football Club, Halifax's professional soccer club, burst onto the scene this spring as they embarked on their first-ever season in the Canadian Premier League. Comprised of players both home-grown and from around the world, the Wanderers bring together a range of stories about the newcomer experience. From the many ways their lives have been enriched by sport, to their strong ties to immigration to Canada past and the present, the Wanderers are truly “Together from Aways.” Join head Coach Stephen Hart, a Trinidad and Tobago immigrant, alongside two of his players in this fun and enlightening chat about soccer, immigration and culture, followed by Q&A, autograph session and reception.

Start Your Night Here:
Nocturne at the Museum

Canadian MUseum of Immigration at Pier 21

Date: Saturday, October 19
Time: 6:00 p.m. - midnight
Location: Museum-wide
Language: Presented in English
Cost: Free

The Museum takes part in Nocturne: Art at Night to explore this year’s theme, “Scaffold,” through the lens of immigration and journey. Begin your Nocturne tour at the Museum to discover our inspiring artists and their stunning creations, including two beacon projects:

Beacon project artist Margarita Fainshtein presents The Beige Room, a bland conference room that becomes an evolving canvas for the thoughts and feelings of those who dare to answer complex questions on the power of transformation.
Beacon project artist Ursula Handleigh presents In Deep Waters, a cinematic installation that immerses visitors in an ocean of fog, light and sound and invites interactions with the projections.
Artist Israel Ekanem presents Things I Wish I Said (Or Did), an interactive video project where visitors can participate by answering the title’s profound question.
The Museum’s Artist-in-Residence Katarina Marinic presents Oceans of Change, a moving video installation of portraits that brings together historical imagery with contemporary modes of image making. Make sure to have your portrait done here.
Library and Archives Canada and the Halifax Municipal Archives present An Archive of Place, an opportunity to use copies of archival images from their collections to record and share memories of the city’s buildings, parks and structures.
Throughout the night, DJ Dentata and DJ Douvet will intermingle hits of the Pier 21 era with today's hits, highlighting the constant but ever-changing nature of pop music for their project The Beat Goes On.

Nocturne: Art at Night is a fall festival that happens throughout the streets of Halifax. Start your night at the Museum for free parking and view these amazing projects in our historic location.

Breakfast with a Fascinating Canadian:
Lino A. Saputo, Jr.

Date: Wednesday, November 27
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Hall
Language: Presented in English
Cost: $100/ticket or $1000/table of 10

The Breakfast with a Fascinating Canadian speaker series features well known Canadians, such as Lino A. Saputo, Jr., speaking about their connection to immigration and the important role it plays in our economy, culture and way of life.

Support the Museum by purchasing your table or tickets.

Core Exhibitions

The Pier 21 Story:

Step into the past and experience what it was like to immigrate to Canada through Pier 21. Open seven days a week 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Canadian Immigration History:

Experience the diverse adventures and vast contributions of newcomers to Canada’s culture, economy and way of life, from past to present day. Open seven days a week 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.