Fort Point Museum

Fort Point Museum National Historic Site and Community museum at the mouth of the LaHave River. Site of Fort Sainte-Marie-de-Grâce, first capital of Acadia.

Events, gardens & beach access. September Hours:
Monday to Saturday - 11am to 4pm Fort Point Museum is maintained and operated by the Lunenburg County Historical Society. Our Mission is to interpret and celebrate the heritage of LaHave and the lower LaHave River area. Our Vision is to be a dynamic center that commemorates the history, the community, and the culture of the past and present.

We are open during September! Visit us at the museum Monday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm. Our ice cream shop is now closed f...
08/31/2026

We are open during September!
Visit us at the museum Monday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm.

Our ice cream shop is now closed for the season! Thank you to all who enjoyed a scoop this summer.

We have five programs planned for September and October, with a mix of outdoor activities, nature, art and hands-on proj...
08/26/2026

We have five programs planned for September and October, with a mix of outdoor activities, nature, art and hands-on projects. Families can join us for:

🐦 A bird talk and walk at the museum and Crescent Beach
🌿 Nature games and activities
🌞 A hands-on cyanotype printing workshop
🍎 Cider making with apples from the Fort Point orchard
🎨 An outdoor art afternoon using natural materials and Polaroid cameras

Pre-registration is required for all programs.

See the poster for dates and details.
Email [email protected] or call 902-688-1632 to register.

Join us Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 PM at Fort Point Museum for our September speaker meeting, The Underwater World of...
08/25/2026

Join us Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 PM at Fort Point Museum for our September speaker meeting, The Underwater World of the LaHave Islands.

L'nug Knowledge Keeper, Melissa Labrador and CPAWS Nova Scotia’s Taylor Creaser will join us to explore the underwater world around the LaHave Islands and share what they’re learning about these coastal waters.

Join us Sunday, August 30 from 1:30–3 PM for our End of Summer Ice Cream Social at Fort Point Museum.Enjoy one last ice ...
08/24/2026

Join us Sunday, August 30 from 1:30–3 PM for our End of Summer Ice Cream Social at Fort Point Museum.

Enjoy one last ice cream from the shop, giant lawn games, and music with Hank Middleton. Come say goodbye to our summer staff and help us celebrate the end of the season!

The ice cream shop closes for the season on August 30, but the museum is staying open through September, thanks to our volunteers.

08/21/2026

CPAWS will be updating us on their season's research at our next speaker meeting on Septmeber 15th!

Our last BBQ of the season is tomorrow, Friday, August 21st from 6pm to 8pm!Come down for a hamburger, a scoop of ice cr...
08/20/2026

Our last BBQ of the season is tomorrow, Friday, August 21st from 6pm to 8pm!
Come down for a hamburger, a scoop of ice cream and some music by the water. 🌅

The small wooden lighthouse building beside the museum is being removed today, so we thought we’d share a little of its ...
08/18/2026

The small wooden lighthouse building beside the museum is being removed today, so we thought we’d share a little of its history.

The building is not an original lighthouse, and it is not a particularly old structure. The original lighthouse at Fort Point was demolished years ago and replaced with a modern metal navigation light tower.

In 1986, at the request of the Lunenburg County Historical Society, which operates Fort Point Museum, a small wooden lighthouse building was constructed on the site. The idea was to create something more fitting for the historic museum grounds and to complement the Lighthouse Route.

It was a sweet little building, and we have some great photographs of it looking its best. Unfortunately, almost 40 years of exposure to the weather and salt air have not been kind to a small wooden structure. The museum has reported its deteriorating condition over the years, and the roof and structure had reached the point where leaving it in place was no longer safe.

The building belongs to the Province of Nova Scotia, who is responsible for its removal.

The photos show the site over the years, including the earlier navigation tower, the original 1986 drawing, the building in better days, and the work taking place today.

Join us Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30 pm for an evening with Acadian author Deb Camelin at Fort Point Museum.Deb will talk ...
08/16/2026

Join us Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30 pm for an evening with Acadian author Deb Camelin at Fort Point Museum.

Deb will talk about writing historical fiction and the process of bringing Acadian history and stories into her work. We’ll be serving blueberry cake!

If you’re planning to attend, please register in advance if you can. It helps us plan for seating and refreshments.

Join us Monday for the second of three Acadian Plant Walks! The walk will be primarily in French, with some English tran...
08/14/2026

Join us Monday for the second of three Acadian Plant Walks!

The walk will be primarily in French, with some English translation provided. Everyone is welcome, whether you speak French, English, or both!

See the poster below for this week’s theme and more details.

Address

100 Fort Point Road
Lunenburg, NS
B0R 1C0

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19026881632

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Fort Point Museum posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Fort Point Museum:

Shortcuts

Share