Alexander Graham Bell Museum - Baddeck, Nova Scotia
N 46° 06.216 W 060° 44.802
20T E 674150 N 5108026
This museum is a showcase of the life of scientist Alexander Graham Bell. It is located at the National Historic Site on the grounds of his home in Baddeck, Nova Scotia.
Waymark Code: WMGCQH
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 02/15/2013
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Alexander Graham Bell is most remembered for his invention of the telephone, but did you know he also made the first airplane to fly in Canada? He was a scientist who was interested in many areas of science who would experiment with many other scientists' discoveries.
This museum showcases his life and displays many of his inventions including his work with the telephone. There is a gallery dedicated to his work for the Canadian government on hydrofoil boats. Another gallery is dedicated to his work with aircraft. He experimented with X-rays and metal detecting and even transmission of sound using light rays.
Hours of Operation
Victoria Day to June 30
Wednesday to Sunday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
July 1 to Labour Day
Daily
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Labour Day to Thanksgiving
Wednesday to Sunday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m
Name: Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site Museum
Location/Address:
Chebucto Street
Baddeck, NS Canada
Telephone Number: 902-295-2069
Web Site: [Web Link]
Type/Specialty: Mixed/Physics
Agency/Ownership: Canada government
Theater: None
Hours of operation: 9 am to 5 pm
Admission Fee: $7.80
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: Cafe
Educational programs: Not listed
Other Features: Not listed
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