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Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

P.O. Box 159, Baddeck, Nova Scotia B0E lB0, Canada
(902) 295-2069
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Baddeck
4.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites, Museums
Owner description: This museum chronicles the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell with its rich collection of artifacts and documents accumulated by Dr. Bell and...... more » Owner description: This museum chronicles the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell with its rich collection of artifacts and documents accumulated by Dr. Bell and his family during their time in Nova Scotia. « less
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Sydney, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

Museum is too static by half. Best possible move would be to open magnificent Bell Estate across Baddeck Bay to visitors. The inventor of the telephone lived his best years here. I have been in the mansion. It is sadly neglected, partly because heirs to the Bell fortune don't want visitors on the property. Ironically nobody lives in the mansion,... More

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New Hampshire
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

So much to learn about this fascinating & brilliant man!!!! More

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Sydney, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

There is a great program at the museum doing science experiments and also building kites. This is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon with children. More

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cheticamp
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

Worth the visit, takes you back in time without having to use the time machine. Lot of info about Alexander G. Bell and his many inventions . Young and old, you won't be disappointed. More

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Rosemere, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

Displays of his inventions all over the place! Being a boatbuilder's son I appreciate very minutes of that visit! During a heat wave it's a nice place to cool off and take a break! More

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Sydney, Australia
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56 reviews 56 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

Extremely well presented. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very interesting to find out all the things Alexander Graham Bell invented besides the telephone. More

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Saskatchewan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

A very extensive collection. For anyone who likes history, or would like to know more about Bell, a good place to stop. More

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Halifax, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

Yes, Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, but guess what, he invented a whole lot more... but I am not giving any of it away, come see for yourself... More

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Canada
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

The history at the museum is great- take your time and read about the history of Alexander Bell who resided at one time in Bein Breaha- not sure if my spelling is correct on that More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

This is the house where it all began. The telephone/ telegraph origins and the place where the mand himself, Alexander Graham Bell, lived and discovered many things. More

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