What to See and Do
Our Farm Animals
The museum partners with area farms each year to bring in a small selection of traditional livestock from May to October. This generally includes sheep, poultry, pigs, and calves. A few of the animals are mature and rejoin us each year while others arrive as new spring babies who will grow up with us over the season. Where possible we bring in traditional and heritage breeds, typical of what would have been kept in Cole Harbour over the last 100 years.
The Rose and Kettle Tearoom
The Rose & Kettle Tearoom is a part of the farm museum, and is open during the museum season from May 15 to October 15. Days of operation are Wednesday through Sunday, with food service available between 11am and 3pm.
What's happening around the Farm?
The Farm Museum hosts a variety of special events throughout the season featuring seasonal foods, local music, heritage activities and of course, family fun on the farm! Check out our events page for full details.
Groups and Guided Visits
Guided visits may be arranged in advance by contacting the museum. We offer tours for a variety of groups and interests (a small fee applies for all guided or staff-assisted visits). Groups numbering 12 or more MUST be accompanied by a museum guide to ensure the safety of visitors, animals and collections. Please contact us in advance at 902-434-0222 to make reservations. The Farm Museum reserves the right to ask an unannounced group to return on another day when proper guiding arrangements can be made.
2024 Operating Hours
The Farm is currently closed for the winter season, reopening on May 15, 2025, however, we are always available for enquiries, resources and research. Select "Contact" above to make your enquiry, or send us a message by phone, email or Facebook. See you next spring on the Farm!