News release

Museum of Industry to Showcase Farm Exhibits

Nova Scotia Museum

March Break at the Museum of Industry in Stellarton, won't just be fun this year, it will be FARM-TASTIC! From March 16 to March 21, there will be many ways to have fun at the museum and learn about Nova Scotia's billion-dollar agriculture industry.

Visitors will be able to watch chicks hatch, meet Sweetie the calf, see a pair of young goats and a trio of ducks, and feel the softness of a newborn lamb. In addition to the resident animals, there will be special guests at the museum, including miniature horses, beginning Tuesday, March 16.

During FARM-TASTIC! visitors will also be able to make butter or ice cream, act out animal tales in the Storytime Theatre, and learn where certain foods comes from. There will be colouring activities, guessing games, videos and more. Visitors are also invited to learn about Nova Scotia's industrial past by viewing the museum's permanent exhibits. The Pantry Kitchen restaurant will be open throughout the week with freshly baked treats and lunches.

The museum's permanent exhibits will be open from Saturday, March 13 to Sunday, March 21. The special guests will begin arriving on Tuesday, March 16.

For more information, phone the museum at 902-755-5425 or visit their website at industry.museum.gov.ns.ca.

NOTE: Following is a list of daily events taking place at the Museum of Industry during the March Break.

Tuesday, March 16

  • miniature horses from Bowlin's Farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 17

  • Shetland ponies from Sumac Farms from noon to 4 p.m.
  • demonstrations by blacksmith Rick Baillie from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday, March 18

  • Shetland ponies from Sumac Farms from noon to 4 p.m.
  • demonstrations by blacksmith Rick Baillie from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday, March 19

  • sheep shearing demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • wool spinning demonstrations by Anna Pereda from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • meet Bushy the pony from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 20

  • miniature horses from Burley's Farm
  • demonstrations by Barb and Gary Burley:
  • proper care and grooming of a miniature horses, 10:30 a.m.
  • how to clip a miniature horse for the show ring, 11:30 a.m.
  • types of miniature horses and showmanship, 1 p.m.
  • harnessing a miniature horse to a cart, 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 21

  • miniature horses from Burley's Farm
  • demonstrations by Barb and Gary Burley:
  • proper care and grooming of a miniature horses, 10:30 a.m.
  • how to clip a miniature horse for the show ring, 11:30 a.m.
  • types of miniature horses and showmanship, 1 p.m.
  • harnessing a miniature horse to a cart, 2:30 p.m.

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