May to October 31
Open: Seven days a week, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
November to April 30
Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
More ways to explore Canada this summer, made possible by the Government of Canada.
Admission Prices
June 19th to September 7th, 2026
| Ticket | Price includes tax |
|---|---|
| Adult (25-59) | $19.00 |
| Senior (60 years and over) | $15.00 |
| Youth (17 and under) Proof of age may be requested. | Free, courtesy of the Canada Strong Pass. |
| Young Adult (18-24) Proof of age may be requested. | $9.50 (50% discount courtesy of the Canada Strong Pass). |
| Student (18-24) Proof of age may be requested. | $6.50 (50% discount courtesy of the Canada Strong Pass). |
| Student Rate (25+ with valid ID) | $13.00 |
| Group Rate | $13.00 |
Free admission
All year:
- Indigenous Peoples, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis
- A single attendant accompanying a person with a disability
Canada Day (July 1)
- Everyone
Youth (17 and under), Canada Strong Pass from June 19th to September 7th, 2026
Library and Archives Canada Service Point
Located in the Scotiabank Family History Centre
- Open from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 3 pm
- Reference services are also available by appointment.
- Contact LAC's public service point in Halifax.
Open: Holidays 2026
- Heritage Day, February 16
- March Break, March 16-20
- Victoria Day, May 18
- Canada Day, July 1
- Natal Day, August 3
- Labour Day, September 7
- Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30
- Thanksgiving, October 12
- Remembrance Day, November 11
Closed: Holidays 2026
- New Year's Day, January 1
- Good Friday, April 3
- Easter Sunday, April 5
- Easter Monday, April 6
- Christmas Day, December 25
- Boxing Day, December 26