Reviews of Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Costumes)

Nick P.

Good to see the history with iconic intelligent models who helped human a big time! Detailed descriptions of him and his family plus little cute room of his belongings.

Cynthia Lindell

Good Place to Spend for 1-2 hrs. A Small Museum that commemorates the genius and compassion of renowned inventor Alexander Graham Bell.

Larry K

Had a great time touring through here with my 13 year old. The property is well maintained and full of interactive exhibits including hydroplane racing virtual reality. They offer plenty of parking, clean washrooms and activities for smaller children. It’s a must see if you’re visiting Cape Breton.

Dale M

More information about Bell than I thought possible! It's an interesting walk through for those who are interested in his history and contributions to the world. Not something I'd go out of my way to visit, but if you are in the area, you can easily spend a few hours here.

Balan Swaminathan

A really interesting and informative place. Learnt alot about AG Bell and his life. Was good for the kids too. There were children's programs where they had to do tasks to get a souvenirs. This kept the kids involved. There were kite flying event on the day we were there and the children had a good time flying them. A great place to spent a couple of hours with family.

Laura Scott

The only thing I knew about Alec Bell before I entered the museum was that he was the inventor of the telephone! Boy did I know very little about him before today! I cannot believe how philanthropic and inventive he was as an individual. I was also very amazed that he worked with Helen Keller as I had never heard of that! I was very impressed with the various photos, quotes, artifacts, and plans which were present in the museum. I loved the experience and because of it I am inspired to further study the world around me just as A. Graham and his family did for so many years.

Michelle S

Excellent Park Canada historic site. A must see when visiting Cape Breton.

Peter “Preacher” MacNeil

So much interesting information about this great man and family, as well as his associates and other historical figures and events of the time.

Nicole Hubley

Great exhibits for young and old! Our whole family really enjoyed it. The kids were giving kites that provided hours of further entertainment back at the cottage

Raunaq Singh

Great museum to visit and learn more about the founder of the telephone and other ingenious inventions. Lots of parking spaces available and is a good rainy weather activity for the family. Unfortunately some exhibits were closed due to …

Tim Hawkins

A nice and cozy historic museum which should be in a must visit list.

max cizauskas

Great place!!! Very interesting and educational!

Mark Berkeley

Informative displays about a very interesting man, his wife, and his family. The staff were friendly. I had injured myself and was able to navigate the displays via a wheelchair they had available without too much difficulty. Worth a visit.

Christine Fritz

Great place to visit I enjoyed the artifacts on display. I was impressed with the history of Bell and his inventions

Juliana Kühnert

History of AGB and historic timeline of great inventions and milestone nicely depicted....

Adam Foley

I loved going here. The views alone were outstanding. I learned so much from reading about the Bells. Thank you for this eye-opening museum. I never knew the many inventions we're developed in this area.

Ken Faubel

A well done museum worth a visit and careful reading. Answers the many questions such as: who really invented the telephone, what did Bell consider his greatest invention, who was the woman behind Bell’s success. The museum could benefit from knowledgeable docents, however. The replica of the silver dart is worth the price of admission alone. At the time of writing it was under $8 CDN.

Stuart Moore

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We learned a lot about Alexander Bell and his wife Mabel that we did not know before. Very informative and well worth a visit. We also loved the location--Baddeck is a beautiful little town. We can understand why Mr. Bell moved his family there.

Tieghan Hunt

Was closed when we arrived but the view was worth a stop. Definitely would have liked to spend more time in Baddeck, it's a cute little town! The National historic site had great gardens and well manicured lawn, great signage and well kept look off area with chairs and benches. Looked like there was lots and lots of parking.

Matt Saunders

The Atlantic Provinces of Canada are well worth a visit. Alex Bell's home was close to this museum...can't visit the home but this museum makes a good effort of telling you about the man and his life.

Ovida Pinto

Great history lesson.

Mithun

Alexander Graham Bell is so much more then the guy who invented the telephone. He is fascinating. We spent 2 hours here learning about him and his fellow inventors. His wife was amazing as well. Well worth the time if you like this kind of history. Baddeck is a cute little town.

Peter Sheremeta

Very interesting piece of history - learnt a lot that I didn’t know! Beautiful setting, interesting artifacts. Did not take too long for us to complete our time in the museum - maybe an hour. Most interesting for those keen on inventions, telephones and flight.

Aaron R

It is amazing just how much Alexander Graham Bell did in his lifetime. The museum seems small on the outside but is packed with information and details of this great man's life. Including hundreds of artifacts and items, most of which he invented. It REALLY needs at LEAST half a day to walk through and maybe a whole day to really enjoy. Good for families with older children.

Ellen Muir

The museum itself is educational, but it's a lot if reading and anything interactive us disable because of covid I guess, doesn't make much sense. It could be better information was presented in a variety of ways. The view out over baddeck is amazing though

JAIMIN AHIR

Very interesting and informative if you like history and inventive milestones. Lots of reading but worth it. for awareness, may not hold younger kids interest.

Cindy Woodhead

Informative displays and eye opening exhibits. Silver Dart and Hydrofoil displays are must see.

Michelle Baker

It's a minimal amount to get in, staff are very informative, and the grounds are beautifully kept.

Robert Wolf

Great exhibits! So much to learn about a much learned man, his family, and their lives. Air, water, light, sound, and electricity... Amazing!

Jeff Nephew

A place to learn about Alexander Graham Bell, Mr. Watson, and his friendship with Helen Keller! Amazing place. Great technology.

Joanne Bellafatto

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site is a museum dedicated to the inventions of the man who lived in Baddeck. There is a lot of information available for kids and adults alike. The museum is surrounded by beautiful terraces on a hill that overlook the charming town and its large harbour. The gift shop has quite a few interesting items such as commemorative coins. Visiting this place takes a little bit less than an hour.

Jacqueline Kalisz

Great museum, was super cool to see

Kelly McCarthy

Wow, so much history. Really worth the visit. Be sure to ask the staff about the Bells home and his burial site. To know that the family descendants live in the community is also very cool.

sai kumar

Really interesting museum, bigger than I thought. A couple pieces you can interact with (An old switchboard, a "mystery box" and couple other things). There was a short film about the kites/planes which was nice. The most interesting part was the "White Gloves" experience, where you're taken to a secret room and can handle old original artifacts from Alexander Bell. The lady was extremely helpful.

Michael Valdivielso

A museum about the achievements of an amazing man. The museum gives you a more thorough glimpse into the other achievements beyond the telephone that Mr and Mrs Bell worked on.

Avery Varnes

A trip back in time. Bell was a very smart man.

Dimitris Protsios

Loved it. Outside the museum is also very beautiful. Also Baddeck warefront is within walking distance from the museum.

Arthur Ma

We learned a great deal about A.G. Bell and his accomplished wife during our visit. Never knew that he was such a multitalented man. The AR experience was an added treat.

Helen Theresa Bernard

Very cool history, the man was into alot of things! Well worth the time

Dinah Wray

I've always heard about gentleman while growing up in school. Finally got to go to the park and the museum and definitely enjoyed the place. Lots of amazing history, nice little gift shop and also a little cafe too. Definitely have to check out if your not from the area

sarah kasprzak

Beautiful spot. Well set up museum.

Joseph Wan Cheol Kim

It's worth seeing this museum. All my physics that I studied came alive. I really appreciate Graham's prophetic vision that's based on science. Few examples as below. …

Gamma Boxer

Our first time there. Fun for everyone in the family. Friendly staff. Lots to learn and see.

Eric Ouellette

Worth a stop, very informative. They should do something about controlling the echo and sound. Poor design. Too bad you can't tour the home.

Greg White

Wonderful place of Canadian history. Lots of information. Also having the tesla charging station is a perfect hangout for ev car owners.

Ron C.

Great museum covering a lot of less known research topics Bell took on throughout his life. Beautiful collection of artifacts. Walking distance from historic picturesque Baddeck.

James Gauthier

If you have kids the highlight is kite building! Pre-register to guarantee your spot. The museum itself is quite small, and you can go through it in about an hour or less, depending on how long you spend reading each exhibit. The grounds are also quite nice and there are a few electric vehicle charging stations for those that might need it.

Cheryl Anne

This is a wonderful view into the life and accomplishments of Alexander Graham Bell in Badeck, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. There are full scale models and live presentations. The reason I am not giving a 5 star rating is due to the VR multimedia system being unavailable due to "staff shortages" even though three guides were observed chatting about their personal lives for a quarter of an hour!

Mubarik Ahmad Siddiqui

Very impressed with both the staff and the displays. I never realized what a genius Alexander Graham Bell was and how much he invented or how much he helped others. This museum is definitely worth a visit.

Michael Humble

It was a good knowledgeable experience. If you would like to read and collect facts you can spend couple of hours easily. Staff were nice and friendly. Demonstration is good too.

Darryl Hollett

Informative and entertaining! Great activities for kids and excellent exhibits for adults.

Carol Dauphinee

Must see if on Breton Cape. Very well laid out museum with lots of original artifacts from A Bells inventions and interests.

Sanje Ab

Historic site with lots of historic artifacts. Make sure you have atleast 3 hours to explore all the displays and to read history behind each of them. …

Danielle Oliver

Such an interesting museum! I had no idea that Alec Bell invented so many things, or did the very first flight in Canada in 1909! And Mabel Bell was so remarkable herself with her leadership in Baddeck. The airplane and hydrofoil are both amazing.

John Gallant

Wet fall day, no crowd, easily viewed all that interested me. Found out there is more to Mister Bell than I could have imagined. Spectacular story in a spectacular place. Much to spark the imagination here!

Bronwen Thomas

Did think this would be an exciting museum, but I was VERY wrong. A lot of information presented in an interesting way. Lots for kids of all ages Beautiful building and grounds. Go fly a kite!

Aldon Brewer

Very educational museum, much larger than I expected.

sepehr Naeeni

Excellently laid out museum. Handicapped accessible. Middle school aged children will enjoy this museum as well. Many areas to sit and watch a video about the aspect of the section of the museum you're visiting.

Dwayne Jones

Neet little museum with alot of interesting facts about Alexander Graham Bell. Much more stuff to go through than I expected and we'll with the visit

Jérémie Faucher-Goulet

Growing up in Canada I knew that Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. But what I didn't know was all the other amazing things he had done. It was clear he had an amazing mindset and was always trying to learn new things and make new things. Definitely a lot of information and inspiration here to see and hear about.

G Ng

Amazing history linking Scotland and North America, love Story of 2 beautiful people who put Baddeck on the world map. Worth visiting if you are in the area of Nova Scotia.

Bill Wolfe

Very interesting museum on a very pretty site. I would have liked to see more telephony related exhibits but I found the aviation section interesting. Worth the trip for sure.

Renata Brandao Alonso

I haven't visited this place since I was a kid, such an interesting place, the Bells were amazing people. A great family outing, lots to do with children.

Nishanth C

Astonishing place! Must visit for anyone staying at or passing by Baddeck. Most of the museum is underground and displays rich history of the extraordinary life and achievements of Alexander Graham Bell. My 6 and 4 year old kids loved the science experiments, workshops and displays.

Sebastian Kluth

Ok, nothing very exciting considering the wonderful subject they cover. Lots of reading signs, not much to see. Could use a modernization. Is rather small and doesn't take long to visit. Biggest gripe is the awfull French translation everywhere full of mistakes and typos. I was expecting better from a government that promotes bilingualism.

Nathan Thomas

If you are interested in the life and accomplishments of A. G. Bell then you must visit this place

Miranda McAughey

We'll worth the visit. There is so much more to this man than the telephone.

Dominic Lacroix

The place has more information and exbits then we were expecting Was a great experience

Our RV Adventures

One of Baddeck's many gems. Well worth the visit.

Chrisby

A very interesting experience, lots to look at. I recommend the white glove tour if you have the time.

Scott Patterson

Excellent staff, interesting exhibits and overall a fun time. My daughter loves her free kite they give out to the little people ????

Srinivas Reddy -श्रीनिवास

What an interesting man Alexander Graham Bell was! We had no idea until visiting this museum. Only 4 stars because there were other exhibits/ activities that were additional over the entrance fee. We were first timers and weren't told about these extra exhibits and fees when we walked in, even though we told them we had never been to the museum.

P Ferwerda

I am so amazed by the work this man did. He was truly ahead of his time. The site does a clear and thorough job of presenting the many facets of Bell's work. We liked having the Explorer booklets for the kids to complete but it was geared a bit more toward an older child. I wish I had more time!

Amit Nandi

Fascinating exhibits, we learned so much about this incredible individual. Plenty of artifacts to see, including a reproduction of one of Bell's airplanes - we didn't even know he was involved in flight! Definitely worth visiting.

Usman Qidwai

Fun, cool exhibits. It shows off a lot of his cool inventions. I learned so much about Alexander Graham bell, that I didnt know!! He invented sooo many cool inventions!! I would recommend this museum.

Joanna Roberts

Didn't expect such a huge museum. I knew he invented the Telephone but there are pot more than that. Kites, HD4 , experimental breeding and genetics, talking glove for deaf people are some of the interesting things worth spending time with adults and kids. Museum is very well laid off. Landscape is beutiful overlooking the water front.

Kelly Hjort

The Alexander Graham Bell Museum is always a joy to visit - the staff is well informed, friendly, and I always learn something new about Mr. Bell. The museum itself is spacious and striking, with lots of nooks and crannies for you to explore.

Brian Willis

Lighting was awful, Graham Bell needs to design the museum and help out Parks Canada. Lighting is a huge problem for people being hard of sight. Excellent museum but hard to enjoy with all of the squinting and inconsistent color schemes.

Lloyd Steeves

A very thorough tribute to Alexander Graham Bell in a town where he spent much of his life. Many, many original artifacts and a spectacular flight worthy recreation of the Silver Dart. There's a lot more to Bell than just the telephone and …

Cian Rae Adams Gibson

Well curated exhibits. We learned a lot. A must see if you're in the area.

Ram Narayan Mohan

Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Well laid out museum with a lot of artifacts and information about Alexander Graham Bell, his life and his accomplishments besides just the telephone. Over all a good experience.

Kevin Bryden

So many cool things to learn and to see for sure!

Michael Davidson

Take a walk back in time at this awesome and very informative museum! A very well later out facility that showcases the many great contributions that Alexander Graham Bell made to the world during his lifetime.

harim kamari

Nice to learn that Mr. Bell also did experiments on the HD5 and HD6 with his assistant and not only with the telephone as he is known as.

Katherine Ogden

Extensive exhibit with lots of information about the development of the telephone and Bell's keen interest in teaching for the hearing impaired. We participated in the guided Sit&See and were disappointed. We were expecting a guided tour of the museum or a good audio-visual presentation but instead it was a PowerPoint description of the different sections of the museum (including cafe and gift shop). Surprising that this is what is being offered as their paid guided tour.

Nicole Hankey

Loved reading all about Graham Bell and his various invention s and experiments other than the telephone. Great experience for the kids. It is located at a very nice spot in the Cape Breton area, right across Bras'O Dor lake and very near to all the popular restraunts in the Badeck area.

Amit Shinde

Great museum for young kids as well as adults. They pretty thorough route inside the museum to walk around and essentially learn the life that Mr. Bell had taken. They have interesting scavenger hunts and original exhibits of Mr. Bell. Also had displays of airplane models and engines.

Rashed Chowdhury

Surprisingly interesting and educational museum! The man was multi faceted and the museum showcases how he changed the world.

Jenn Wile

Who knew AG Bell was responsible for more that just the telephone?! Great little museum crammed with artifacts and lots of interesting facts about Dr. Bell AND his formidable and wonderful wife. Well worth the time to learn about their contributions.

Michael Clayville

Learned alot about gram bell while visiting the museum. Will return in the future

Brett Surbey

Kids liked it. Advise going around build your own kite times of day, we caught that at 3:30 and it costs extra. The large display room was pretty impressive but the kids found it a lot of reading to find out about things in the small display areas. The gift shop had some cool little things and the cafe on site was ok. Lots of staff buzzing around to ask questions.

jay Bou

Lots of info on the life and work of Bell, replica of the Silver Dart was a real standout. Only wish was that it was a bit more in depth about the science behind his ideas and inventions. Left wanting to know more about how these things worked which when you think about it means the museum did a good job.

Emma Bryson

Well organized exhibits and knowledgeable staff. If you want to know more about the times, life and genius of AGB, this is the museum to visit.

KiMAGIC KiMAGIC

Very friendly and inviting. Limited features due to Covid. Lots of info, but not overly exciting for younger kids.

Francois Parent

Great museum, loads of history on everything Alexander Graham Bell. What an amazing inventor with an imagination and never ending will to experiment and learn. Glad we visited! Baddeck is a beautiful area . Don't miss driving along the lake, it's gorgeous!

Perry Thomas

We popped in with only a short amount of time to spend. I was so surprised to learn as much as I did. Mr. Bell was a smart and creative man - I had no idea of the breadth of his involvement in so many different things: phones, flights, x-rays, teaching the deaf, and it goes on. Well executed, inexpensive for families, an architecturally interesting building and a stunning view: worth a stop for sure.

Chandu Bompalli

Very informative, well laid out. Good value for the price

Dave Burton

Very nice presentation of all the information about him which I was not aware of except aviation and communications. Graham Bell was so much more! Very nice location, building and surroundings. Plenty of spots to relax and enjoy the views to the lake. Great staff too.

Kunal Vyas

For me Alexander Graham Bell has been the inventor of the telephone. But to my surprise he was much more and this museum does a great job at showing us this other part of his career. He was truly an amazing person.

Philomena Jagula

Very detailed with lots of history and exhibits. Allocate 1-2 hours to take in everything. Both young and old will enjoy.

KC

A must see when visiting Cape Breton. Beautiful facility that provides a full history of Mr. Bell's inventions along with many others.

De Mera

We enjoyed ourselves, clean space, really interesting exhibits. Great staff. Wonderful place for to spend and hour and a half.

Darlene Nichol

There are several little known facts about Alexander Graham Bell, you could find here. It is just a museum and some displays along with a lot of information. If you are a research student you probably need whole day, with small kids they will finish it in 1 hour, an enthusiastic kid will go beyond couple of hours ????. All in all it was an afternoon activity for us. The view from this location is also stunning.

Chris Rose

The exhibition is a bit shorter than expected but quite interesting. Beautiful view from the museum.

Mairi MacDonald

I love the place, but I was hope to see more things about telephone not only airplane.

Geoffrey Gamble

Well Done! Very Informative! Unforgettable white glove behind the scenes experience.

thehalligantool !

Really interesting place to explore. He lived a fascinating life and this museum really highlights all of his accomplishment, along with highlighting the beauty of the surrounding area.

Sandra Rempusheski

Nice modern building with staff who knew what they were talking about and were happy to guide you. There was a lot of reading to do, but it was set out well and in a chronological order. There were some nice big reconstructions of some of the inventions that he made, as well as quite a lot of small original inventions, photographs etc. There were a number of interactive films and videos to watch as well. You definitely need to spend a couple of hours here. It has all the usual facilities, but having arrived at lunch time, I was disappointed at what their cafe had to offer. Basically it was something to drink with a piece of cake. Nothing more substantial than that. Based on the number of people there at that time, I’m sure they could have done a better job of creating a better eating experience.

Aaron C

Great little museum showing unique artifacts from all facets of Bell's life. Neat full sized replicas of the Silver dart and a hydroplane boat

Pierre-Luc Pineault

A beautiful museum hidden away in a small town called Baddeck in Nova Scotia. A very nice place to just relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. We really enjoyed it. A must see place.

George MacLean

We visited this museum on our way to cape Breton from Halifax. This museum really showcase the intelligence, wisdom and innovation that Graham Bell brought into this world. It’s places at a very nice town.

Elaine

An incredibly interesting museum. Bell was an incredible inventor. A lot of reading with a lot of exhibits, well worth the time while stopping over in Baddeck.

Thomas Bollmann

Great place for the kids & adults! Was surprised at how much there was to do & learn.

Khaled Hasan

Beautiful displays inside. Very interesting. The grounds and views outside are beautiful as well.

Karl Larsen

Interesting to see. Do to Covid alot of things closed

Chris Asprey

Lots of staff, friendly enough but unclear on their purpose other than seeming like security which is awkward. Nice exhibits. More interactive would be better. Simulators were roped off out-of-use right now. Auditoriums were not running. Gift shop was cute, prices not out-of-this-world. Admission should really be discounted when the place isn't all open. Booklets for the kids to interact more though.

Philip V

What a lovely museum and something for everyone. I learned so much and my kids loved the hands on experience. There is also a nice snack bar and gift shop!

Joyce Karagiannis

Lovely grounds and building but it is not where Bell's home was. Very dark inside and loaded with tour bus crowds clogging up the flow of walking through the exhibits....and we were there off season....exhibits are good but a bit pedestrian. Glad we went once but wont go back.

Trish Sullivan

Learning about this legend of science and technology was a great way to spend a rainy day in the area. Not a huge collection of exhibits but it is a good way to spend about an hour or so.

Mike Younger

Amazing Staff! Wonderful experience everytime I go! Good for kids with interactive activity books, and kites, and a kids keep sake key chain! Check hours! Great photo spot and Baddeck in wonderful to explore.

The Clearys

Great display of Canadian history. Very knowledgeable staff

George Visintin

Great way to learn about Bell's legacy and developments in aviation, hearing and speech therapy, and the obvious communications...

David Talbot

Very, very well done museum with many actual Bell devices, tools, and models. Surprised at the size of the museum and easy to read factoid historical boards. Very comprehensive review of both personal and professional life. Many historical facts were new to me including his work with hydrofoils, aviation and most importantly work with the deaf. Apparently he was instrumental in developing the silent alphabet as well as pioneering training for the deaf. He even worked with Helen Keller.

Mike Wolf

Everyone told me to go here. Lots of interesting things but I think the exciting part of the museum must have been closed.

Greg Sparling

Never knew alexander Bell did so much in hisl ifetime. Excellent

Arnold De Mings

Honestly, it was closed when we rolled in. The grounds are really well kept, there were things to see as we took a walk around. Best of all there was a set of Tesla donated charging stations that gave us a bit of a boost before heading south and away from Beautiful and historic Cape Breton.

Frank DeAngelis

Wonderful visit, totally unexpected stop on the way to the Cabot Trail. I can see why Bell loved this place.

Abby van der Jagt

This is informative and adds a personal feel to Bell, his associates and family. Amazing inventor and his wife was such an integral part of his career. Take your time going through, it's worth it.

Teri G.

Wish we had more time there, showed up 45 minutes before closing and was told that was enough time, but in all reality it was not, there is so much to read and see, would've like another half hour to 45 minutes. It was very informative and interesting. The setting of the building was in a very nice spot as well. Really enjoyed it.

Vikki Pink

Loved this place. It holds the story of an incredible inventor, and is also a love story. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, but his intellect traveled farther than that. His ingenuity covered aircraft, watercraft, freshwater recovery, and more. His lifelong love of his wife Mabel is very inspiring. The grounds are lovely and deserve time to sit, breathe the fresh air, enjoy the view, and ponder the historical events that took place in the immediate area.

L Tan

I came here because I passed the entrance and had no idea Alexander graham bell lived here or had any history here. I forget the admission price but it was worth it for what you got. If you take your time and read to exhibit items and check things out (during COVID) takes about 1.5 hours. I say this because it seems there was other exhibits that were currently closed due to COVID. clean, easy to get through and lots of social distance space. Cute gift shop, and they have parks Canada gift gear at the front entrance as well. Staff was friendly and engaging, really wanted you to get your education on. It was great to learn about his life and accomplishments. Made me reflect on my life and want to contribute more, as he made so many advancements and inventions in his time on earth. Wonderful human to learn about. Parking is clearly marked and there is decent amount of spots.

Dan R

This was truly a wonderful Museum. There is so much history and artifacts oh, it is hard to see everything. Since we were on a tour through the area, we had too little time to enjoy the museum. The next time I I am in the area I will definitely return to the museum!

Kathryn Seville

It's a very affordable museum that can keep you entertained for a couple hours. There are upgraded experiences you can do for additional costs, but those aren't needed to learn about Alexander Graham Bell. There's also an interactive kids experimentation area, which keeps those younger ones entertained in a place with a lot of reading to do. It does feature a lot about Baddeck, so that feels a little too touristy for my liking but easily avoided.

Ron Pereira

Incredible place to learn about the brilliant ideas and inventions of Alexander Graham Bell.

J Litt

Great facility but with COVID half of the museum is shut down. At least you get to see the Silver Dart.

Steve Ranni

We didn't go inside as it was closed. We were there looking for the Great Trail Treasure. It had an amazing view of the Baddeck Lighthouse. We took some pictures in the Red Chairs too. You can get on the roof for a picnic or to relax.

The Wild Life

Its okay. Their really isn't an enormous amount of memorabilia here compared to other museums I've been to. The displays were interesting but nothing that would make you say "wow" or would be a lasting memory. Just a nice little museum tucked into the woods in a beautiful setting. The view from the roof is excellent. Considering its a "1 man show i.e. Alexander Bell" I think they did about as much as they possibly could to make things interesting. Credit to them for what they've accomplished.

Frank Fontecilla

This as museums go, is one of the most awesome I have ever been to. They even have kites available for you to take outside and fly on the big hill nearby. There is a scavenger hunt that even my slightly jaded 12 year old loved. Lots of interactive exhibits and so much information I didn't know. Great activity and really nice facility.

Andrew Scott (ScottyMarkoti)

Amazing museum they have lots of very interesting and unique artifacts and inventions. I thought I knew quite a bit about Alexander Graham Bell until I came here. It has a bit of a strange layout inside but there is a very helpful map and extremely pleasant and knowledgable staff. Museum is run by Parks Canada so very easy to deal with and there are bilingual (French and English) staff on site. Very worthwhile experience and lots of good knowledge about all his various inventions.

M G

It's a good place to get to know the history of telephone and story of Graham bell. Due to covid not everything is open .

May Zhagro

When you visit here don't be in a hurry. There is a lot to see and you can learn a lot if you read the information they are sharing. Mr. Bell was involved in many famous inventions.

ScottDCS

This honestly was incredible, waaaay better than I could have imagined. To all of the curators, staff, video team, designers, architects, historians, literally anyone that works there: thank you, and job well done. Such a meaningful visit on a beautiful location with an amazing story, there's really nothing better. It was the highlight of my trip by far, and honestly if I had known how much I would enjoy this museum I probably would have driven the 10 hours I did just for that alone! This. Is. A. Must. See.

Christine Glogowski

Learned a lot about AGB that I was completely unaware of. Working with the deaf and his hydrofoil work were impressive. …

Deborah Sampson

Brilliant museum! Very detailed and interesting exhibits. Good for all ages.

Sam deZ

Excellent mix of reading material and artifacts in this larger than expected museum. We were able to breeze through it fairly quickly but I imagine you could probably spend 2-3 pleasurable hours in the building. Very nice grounds make great photo ops.

Sean Mahoney

Must visit place. So much about Graham Bell is unknown until we visited this place

Kj Savage

Good place to see a bit of Canadian history, and a beautiful area for site seeing

Ausra Dapkus

Very friendly staff. Exhibits were displayed very nicely

Chris Watso

Beautiful flowers as you approach, with hummingbirds and dragonflies flitting around. We were there for about an hour, as there is a lot to read. Super interesting learning about this very compassionate, brilliant man. There is a gift shop, and small cafe inside. I enjoyed seeing his "speed boat" and all the other inventions.

Karen Swineamer

Great museum. Beautiful place.

Stan Levenger

Historic site with lots of historic artifacts. Make sure you have atleast 3 hours to explore all the displays and to read history behind each of them. Museum is located at one of the best locations in Canada. A must visit place if you are visiting Cape Breton.

Ernest Shediac

A well done museum on a beautiful spot overlooking the water. We learned a lot. Bell seemed to be the definition of an "inventor" contributing more than to the telephone. Staff were great.

Devin Broome

Very nice place, very informative, lot of knowledge, good for kids exploizer.

Victor Duckering

It's interesting but very scattered and somewhat disorganised. Kids will be bored here as most of the museum involves reading with little effort to keep visitors interested. There is a lot to learn but this place poorly executes a learning experience.

d bart

Beautiful displays, really reveals his amazing mind. And a beautiful building and location over Bras d'Or.

Robert Snyder

What a brilliant mind and interesting life exhibited here. Well worth the visit.