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Ross Farm Museum

4568 Highway # 12 | New Ross, Nova Scotia B0J 2M0, Canada
(1-877-689-2210)
Ranked #77 of 245 attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: We take you back to a simpler time where the children milk cows by hand, where the oxen are seen working in the fields and the sound of a rooster can...... more » Owner description: We take you back to a simpler time where the children milk cows by hand, where the oxen are seen working in the fields and the sound of a rooster can be heard around the farm! Experience farming as it was all across Nova Scotia by spending a wonderful day here that the whole family will enjoy! For the few hours you spend at Ross Farm you don’t just experience Nova Scotia’s farming history, you live it! « less
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Corpus Christi, TX
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011

This has been the site of a working farm. Guides are in costume and knowledgeable. It is especially fun for children but we were 2 adults and enjoyed it. There is a schoolhouse, barn, home, fields, cart rides, and many animals. More

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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

We were two adults traveling for pleasure looking for an authentic period farm experience. We felt like what we saw was well done and the interpreters were friendly and full of information, but the Visitor's Center was lacking and some of the exhibits weren't staffed with interpreters, which was disappointing. Still worth the admission and enjoyable, but not great. Oh,... More

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RossFarmMuseum, Manager at Ross Farm Museum, responded to this review
29 September 2011

Thanks TMWpdx for taking the time to review your experience you had here at the museum, we'll certainly try and improve on the things you had concerns about. Also If you have any suggestions on how we could improve our visitors experience please send us an email at gatesmok@gov.ns.ca, were always open to suggestions from our visitors. Thanks Again, Matthew... More

Dartmouth, Canada
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011
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The cost was $15 for our family of four and we had a wonderful time. There were several buildings to look at and the staff were very friendly. They offered fresh lemonade, lessons in wood working and butter churning while we were there. They also take you around the farm in a horse drawn covered wagon and you had the... More

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RossFarmMuseum, Manager at Ross Farm Museum, responded to this review
22 August 2011

Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to write such a wonderful review about our museum, glad we could give you such a wonderful experience. Have a great day! Matthew Gates Website & Social Media Manager Ross Farm Museum More

Halifax, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2011

I've been visiting Ross Farm since I was a kid myself. Now, with two young children of my own and an in-home daycare, I buy season passes to this wonderful museum. Ross Farm is a safe, fun place for young kids to run, pet & feed animals, sample goodies in the farm kitchen, have a wagon or sleigh ride... every... More

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RossFarmMuseum, Manager at Ross Farm Museum, responded to this review
22 August 2011

Thanks for such a great review, we really appreciate you taking the time to tell everyone about your experience here at the farm. Glad you and your family had such a terrific time here while visiting! Have a great day! Matthew Gates Website & Social Media Manager Ross Farm Museum More

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