Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

The Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck is a museum housing original artifacts from Bell's laboratory, personal papers, and experimental devices. The collection includes materials from the Bell family's private holdings kept at their residence, Kite House.

Bell moved to Baddeck in the late 1800s and established his research laboratory there, pursuing numerous projects and investigations. The museum was founded in 1954 to preserve his work and make his scientific contributions accessible to the public.

The site reflects Bell's deep interests in deaf education and sound, showing how his personal passions shaped his work and investigations. Visitors can observe how these concerns guided many of his experiments and creations.

The collection is housed in a building on Chebucto Street and is open daily from May through October. The museum offers guided tours and educational programs for visitors interested in learning more about Bell's research and inventions.

The museum displays the original hull of the HD-4 hydrofoil boat, which set a speed record of 112 kilometers per hour in 1919. This vessel was among Bell's many experimental constructions that showcased his creative problem-solving approach.