Lots of cool artifacts ,lots of hands on items,a wide variety of artifacts...my favs are the Trans Atlantic Cable items and the antique fire engine. Very knowledgeable tour guide. Right across from the Black Spoon Restaurant and shares a building with the local library for...More

As a local, I thoroughly enjoyed looking through the old photos and getting an insite into what the town was all about back in the 1800's. A seaport, rich in exporting and importing the town was a thriving, prosperous and beautiful town. Well worth the...More

Was passing through town and had some time to kill. I was pleasantly suprised by the welcoming and informative staff. Lots of interesting displays and great connections to community. A must visit for anyone with family roots in the area.

Very small museum about two large rooms with an old local fire engine and many maritime artifacts. Museum doubles up as the local tourist info center and we fully used the resources of the young man to find out about all the other local places...More

A small museum, we learned a lot from the displays. Unfortunately, the young people manning the museum didn't know much about the history. One even told a customer that coal was never mined in the Sydney area. !!! Great place to visit to learn more...More

For anyone who wants an insight into life in this town and the people who forged this towns character and culture drop in to this small museum and you will leave with a far better understanding of this area, its people, and the sacrifices they...More

The museum had recently moved into the new building. Many historical pictures and some artifacts to look at. Right on Commercial Street so a good way to spend some spare time, and you can grab a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants.