Unexpected closure
Due to unforeseen circumstances Uniacke Estate Museum will be closed to the public Thursday 25 June 2026.
Trails and grounds will remain open as usual.
library featuring a tall bookcase, several paintings, and a table with a telescope-like device.

Visit

Hours

June 3 to October 3
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10am to 4pm
  • Thursday: 10am to 4pm
  • Friday: 10am to 4pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm
  • Sunday: 10am to 4pm

Our walking trails are open year around.

Admissions

Child - Free
Youth - $2.80
Adult - $3.90
Senior - $2.80
Family - $8.65

Canada Strong Pass

June 19 to September 7

We are pleased to participate in the Canada Strong Pass this summer. From June 19 to September 7, the following special admission rates apply.

  • Free admission for those 17 and under
  • 50% discount on admission for those 18 to 24 years old

Nova Scotia Museum Annual Pass

Adult Pass: $46.45 - Applies to individuals 18 years and older.

Family Pass: $91.85 - Applies to 2 adults and their children 17 years and under.

Location

758 Hwy 1
Mt. Uniacke
Nova Scotia

How to get here

Travelling North on the 101 take exit 3, travelling South on the 101 take exit 4 and follow the signs.

A dirt path winding through a lush green forest with tall trees.

Walking Trails

Outdoor exhibits on the trails around the house tell you about the historic landscape. Discover Nova Scotia's rich natural heritage in every season. Walks range from easy to challenging, and trails offer plenty of recreational opportunities for people of all ages, and in all seasons.

  • Trails are available year-round
  • Parking is located by Uniacke House during the museum operating season

Uniacke Estate Trail System  

A bright and airy tea room with wooden tables and chairs, and shelves stocked with items.

Post Road Tea Room

The Post Road Tea Room is named for Nova Scotia’s first highway, the road between Halifax and Windsor. Sections of the original Post Road are part of the Museum Park’s trail system today. Drop by anytime during open hours all season, from June 1 to September 30, and enjoy light refreshments at the Post Road Tea Room.

The tea room operates in the old basement kitchen of Uniacke House. It is staffed by our knowledgeable heritage interpreters. While you enjoy refreshments, continue your conversation and find out even more about the Estate, the Uniackes, and life in Nova Scotia’s upper classes in the early 1800s.

Purchase a souvenir of your visit in the Museum Shop that features a fine selection of books and products related to the Museum and the Uniacke area.

Accessibility

Most historic buildings were not originally designed to accommodate people with disabilities. Providing access (interior and exterior) for persons with disabilities in ways that preserve the character of the historic property is a challenge that requires creativity and collaboration. As we seek to make improvements to the built environment, we are focusing our attention on providing digital and print images for physically inaccessible spaces and increasing outdoor interpretive programming. Please contact us for more details.

Our site currently consists of:

  • Designated accessible parking spaces.
  • A drop off area is available near the ramp.
  • A ramp is available at the back of the main house which provides access to the main level of the house for those using mobility devices.
  • The basement (tea-room), upper floor and attic are only accessible via staircase but pictures of these rooms are available and staff are on hand to share stories and answer questions.
  • Gender-neutral washrooms are available in the basement (via stairs) and wheelchair accessible outhouses are available on the grounds.
  • Seating is available both inside and on the property.
  • The barn and carriage house are open only for viewing from doorways.
  • The trails offer limited wheelchair accessibility.
  • Uniacke Estate Museum Park is proud to be an Aira Access Partner.

We will update this page as we make improvements.

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Aerial tour of Uniacke Estate Museum Park
Chris Tingley