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Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Discover the spirit of innovation and creativity in the quaint village of Baddeck, Nova Scotia. Be inspired by the natural beauty of Una'ma'kik (Cape Breton Island), just as the Bell family did 100 years ago.
Bell's experimental HD-4 hydrofoil in the museum. Designed for anti-submarine duty, it held the world's marine speed record for several years. Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site is a 10-hectare (25-acre) property in Baddeck, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, overlooking the Bras d'Or Lakes.
- Museum Store
- Tetra Café
- Recreation
The Alexander Graham Bell Museum Association, a non-profit co-operating organization, operates the Museum Store. Products include books, kites, educational toys, souvenirs and other items that relate strongly to Bell, his work and the themes of the site.
The Alexander Graham Bell Museum Association also operates the Tetra Café serving coffee, tea and other beverages, as well as delicious baked goods. The café offers free wireless Internet service. Browse, snack and get connected within unique architectural design elements, plenty of natural light and a stellar view of Baddeck Bay, part of the UNESC...
The museum's rooftop viewing deck provides a panoramic view of the Bells' beloved "Beinn Bhreagh" (Gaelic for "beautiful mountain") home still owned by their descendants and Baddeck Bay, part of the UNESCO Bras d'Or Lake Biosphere Reserve. Picnic tables (one accessible for mobility-impaired visitors) are located adjacent to the rooftop viewing deck...
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. This museum chronicles the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell with its rich collection of artifacts and documents accumulated by Dr. Bell and his family during their time in Nova Scotia. Duration: 1-2 hours.
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- 559 Chebucto Street, Baddeck
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The Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site was opened in August 1956. Today, it is the only museum in the world dedicated to Bell’s entire life. Operated by Parks Canada, it houses the original HD-4, a full-scale reproduction and a full-size Silver Dart replica.
Jul 15, 2014 · 288. Want to Visit? 216. Bell's personal photograph of Mabel. Luke J Spencer (Atlas Obscura User) Hidden away in a small fishing village in Cape Breton lies the Alexander Graham Bell...
The Alexander Graham Bell Museum, built specifically to hold Alexander Graham Bell artifacts, is associated with the commemoration of a nationally significant aspect of Canadian history. It has also contributed to the growth of a seasonal tourist industry in the area. Architectural Value.
