• Donating to the Collection
    … from a potential donor, the donor will be contacted by Museum staff for further information particular to the offer. Tangible items must … are reviewed by the Museum’s Collection Committee, which meets every four months. If the committee accepts your donation, you will be contacted by Museum staff to complete the …
  • Migrating Landscapes
    … essence of the Museum’s upcoming exhibition, Migrating Landscapes . Visit us from May 30 to November 11, 2013 to experience how migrations, …
  • Koster
    … The following is the story of the Koster family. Why and how they came … 2 oldest boys [twins] would go alone. They wanted to be farmers and if your parents did not own a farm in Holland then it was impossible to … back and forth from Altona to town. Sometimes someone would give me a ride, but not very often. Walter was offered a mechanic apprenticeship …
  • Where Are You Really From?
    … Virtual Field Trip: Where Are You Really From? Ideal For: Ages 12+ This is a question that some … Where Are You Really From? …
  • Jewish Immigration to Canada
    … Virtual Field Trip: Jewish Immigration to Canada Ideal for: Ages 17+ with prior knowledge of Jewish History Jewish immigrants to Canada have come for many reasons and been a part of the fabric of the country … for older audiences with prior knowledge of Jewish History. If you would like to book a virtual visit, please contact Saïd Allibou by …
  • Location and Parking
    … Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4P7 Tel: (902) 425-7770 Toll Free: 1-855-526-4721 Email: info@pier21.ca   Parking There is a large paved parking … of $12.00 per day. Weekends, evenings (6 p.m. - 7 a.m.) and holidays complimentary. On-street metered parking is available near entrance. After dropping off visitors at the entrance of the Museum, large vehicles such as buses …
  • Abe Baanstra
    … Families 1953 – Groote Beer When my parents decided to come to Canada in 1953, I was faced with a … huge dilemma. I had become a career soldier in the Dutch Air force the year before and signed on for a minimum 5 years. Pappa told me that I …
  • Canada’s Titanic – The Empress of Ireland
    … Titanic – The Empress of Ireland is a dramatic exhibition that takes visitors to the heart of the one of the greatest maritime disasters in …
  • Donor Impact
    … and programs that are made possible by the donations and support you provide. From new and travelling exhibitions to personal commemorations to free admission on Canada Day, your support is crucial. Passages shows why.  The Winter 2026 edition has stories about: A special visit by two sisters who arrived at Pier 21 65 years ago How a staff …