Ross Farm Museum, Living history museum in New Ross, Canada

Ross Farm Museum is an agricultural museum in New Ross, Nova Scotia, about an hour's drive from Halifax. Its grounds hold a working farm, a cooper shop, a blacksmith, a country store, a village school house, historic breeds of farm animals and antique implements and furnishings, with costumed guides explaining the period and wagon rides often available.

William Ross, a British Army veteran from Ireland, established the farm in 1816 after receiving a land grant following the War of 1812. His family continued working the land for many generations before it eventually became a museum open to the public.

The museum demonstrates traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, wool spinning, and candle making, allowing visitors to see how people worked on farms long ago. These hands-on activities show the skills and knowledge that farmers and their families relied upon every day.

The site is best explored on foot as you walk between buildings and across fields. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, as most of your visit will be outdoors.

Edward Ross, the founder's son, kept detailed diaries describing everyday farm life that now form the basis for the museum's presentations and stories. These personal writings give visitors a direct window into what a farming family actually thought and did every day.