The Lawrence House Museum is a national and provincial historic site located in Maitland, Nova Scotia. The museum operated as part of the Nova Scotia Museum system until its permanent closure in February 2026.
History
editLawrence House was erected in Maitland, Nova Scotia around 1870 by notable shipbuilder and politician William Dawson Lawrence. He would continue living in the house until his death on 8 December 1886.[1][2]
The house and surrounding property were recognized as a cultural heritage property under the Heritage Property Act on 4 August 1983.[1]
Lawrence House Museum operated as a museum from June to October.[2] The museum temporarily closed for the 2024 season due to staffing shortages,[3][4] and was able to briefly reopen in 2025.[5] However, in 2026, the government of Nova Scotia announced that the museum would be permanently closed following budget cuts.[6]
Description
editThe house itself is a large, two-and-a-half storey home overlooking the Shubenacadie River. The house is a Victorian interpretation of Georgian architecture with a symmetrical facade, gabled roof, and front portico.[1]
The house is situated along Nova Scotia Route 215, near the Cobequid Bay where Lawrence's former shipyard is located.[2]
References
edit- 1 2 3 Lawrence House. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 Welch, Deborah; Payne, Michael (16 April 2015) [7 February 2006]. "Lawrence House Museum". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Toronto: Historica Canada. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ Ettinger, Luke (19 September 2024). "Future of museum honouring famed Maitland shipbuilder up in the air". CBC News. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ Healey, Pat (14 June 2024). "Province says numerous factors reason behind temporary closure of Lawrence House Museum". The Laker. Enfield, N.S. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ Ettinger, Luke (23 July 2025). "Community involvement helps reopen Lawrence House in Maitland". CBC. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ Healey, Pat (26 February 2026). "Lawrence House Museum among those being closed by province as part of cuts". The Laker. Enfield, N.S. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
External links
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