Upcoming Temporary Exhibits:
October 2025: “War Time Knitting: Remembrance and Recognition”, an initiative created and formed in recognition of the many Canadian men and women who served their country during WWII and the achievements of Canadian women who knit garments for the comfort of those enlisted. Exhibit features 31 hand knit items on loan from the Four Seasons Fibre Group . These items were made specifically for this exhibit using patterns from the Monarch Book of patterns published in 1941. Many pieces honour friends and family members. Also included will be selected items from the Shearwater Aviation Museum Collection.
New Acquisitions:
The Shearwater Aviation Museum has welcomed a new aircraft into the collection. A Bell 47G has been donated to the Shearwater Aviation Museum Foundation, and it arrived safely in Shearwater on 14 August 2025, from Quebec. A plan is currently being made to restore the aircraft into Royal Canadian Navy livery, to represent one of the RCN Bell 47 helicopter fleet. While not one of the original aircraft operated by the RCN, it will be a representative of the type. Sincere thanks to all who worked to secure this aircraft for the collection.
Upcoming Events:
Quilts of Valour-NS: Sew Day, 27 September 2025
The Shearwater Aviation Museum will be the venue for the upcoming Quilts of Valour Sew Day on 27 September 2025. This event will be open to the public! Details on the event will follow shortly, but for more information on Quilts of Valour and how to nominate a Veteran for a Quilt of Valour, please visit https://www.quiltsofvalour.ca/