Primary contact
12 WIng Shearwater
PO Box 99000 Stn Forces
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5X5
Identity area
Identifier
NSSA
Authorized form of name
Shearwater Aviation Museum
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
Contact area
Type
Address
Street address
12 WIng Shearwater
PO Box 99000 Stn Forces
Locality
Halifax
Region
Nova Scotia
Country name
Postal code
B3K 5X5
Telephone
902-720-1083
Fax
902-720-2037
library@shearwateraviationmuseum.ns.ca
Note
Courier/GPS address: 34 Bonaventure Street Shearwater NS B0J 3A0 AND
Other email is: curator@shearwateraviationmuseum.ns.ca
Description area
History
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
The Shearwater Aviation Museum is an accredited Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) museum, whose mandate is to acquire, conserve, organize, research and interpret to CAF personnel and to the public at large for their study, education and enjoyment, those artifacts and documents which best serve to exemplify the history and technology of Canadian Maritime military aviation as it relates to the military establishment that is now 12 Wing Shearwater. This includes the provision of specific benefits including tours, research materials, meeting facilities and aviation theory and history education with special emphasis on youth programs.
CAF museums collect, preserve and interpret items related to our military heritage to create a sense of history, identity and pride within the Canadian Forces and throughout Canada. These museums are independent and are not publicly funded. They are “owned” by the commanding officers of the supporting units.
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Buildings
Holdings
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
After hours openings for bookings/group events are available by appointment. Please call for availability.
April 1 - May 31 and September 1 - November 30
Monday-Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 12-4 pm
Sunday: Closed
June 1 - August 31
Monday-Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 12-4 pm
Sunday: 12-4 pm
December 1 – March 31
Monday-Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed