About Knaut-Rhuland House Museum
Historic house museum offering insights into 18th-century life in Lunenburg. Highly rated by visitors and operating seasonally from May to September.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
Knaut-Rhuland House Museum
The Knaut-Rhuland House Museum at 125 Pelham Street in Lunenburg is a Georgian-style residence built in 1793 and opened to the public as a house museum. Costumed guides lead visitors through furnished rooms that show how Lunenburg's merchant families lived in the late 1700s. The museum runs seasonally from May through September and charges no admission.
Practical Information
Address
125 Pelham Street, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia B0J 2C0, Canada. The museum is situated in the heart of Lunenburg's historic district, immediately on the sidewalk close to neighboring buildings.
Contact Information
- Phone: 902-634-3498
- Email: lunenburgheritagesociety@hotmail.com
2026 Operating Hours
- May 16 – August 31: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (open 7 days a week)
The museum operates on a seasonal schedule from mid-May through late August.
Admission & Tickets
Admission to the museum is completely FREE, with donations gratefully accepted. Debit cards, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted for donations or purchases at the gift shop. No advance booking or reservations are required.
Accessibility
Specific details regarding wheelchair accessibility or parking facilities are not available in current sources. Visitors with mobility concerns are strongly advised to contact the museum directly by phone at 902-634-3498 to inquire about accessibility arrangements before their visit.
