North Hills Museum

An evening of Jazz at North Hills Museum with “Idle Threats” on Wednesday July 26th at 7:00pm. Idle Threats are one of the Annapolis Valley’s busiest bands, playing everything from classic soul to rocking blues but on this special night they will be showcasing their talents with traditional jazz and groovy instrumental music. Sweet treats...Read more >

We will trace the origins of painting in Canada from the early French patronage of the church in the 17th century to the English tradition of painting images of important officials, merchants and their properties. We will explore the Canadian landscape through the eyes of 18th century topographical painters, and the wonderful paintings of everyday...Read more >

View cars, trucks and tractors dating from 1900 – 1980. Chat with the owners, take pictures and enjoy the museum. All are welcome at this free family event. For more information please call Brenda Keen at 902-532-2168.

Our travels continue through post confederation Canada with the impressionistic style paintings by members of the Canadian Art Club, to the struggle to define nationalism as seen in the works of Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, and contemporaries such as Emily Carr. We will also study the works of great modern painters such...Read more >

Learn about the history and function of frames in the golden age of frame making between the 14th and 19th centuries in Europe. Discover the stylistic differences in the ornamentation of frames; often as fascinating as that of the paintings themselves. Mr. Patterson’s collection of art is surrounded by some wonderful examples. This program is...Read more >