History is like Frankenstein's monster; all it takes to make it come alive is the right education, a large body of artifacts exhumed from the sea, and an electrical storm. Learn from the past with today's Groupon for admission to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, located on Lower Water Street. Choose from two options:

• For $2, you get a single admission (up to a $4.75 value).
• For $5, you get a family admission good for two adults and two children under 17 (an $11 value).

Since its beginnings more than six decades ago, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic has conserved artifacts and narratives from Canada's naval heritage. Traverse the heroic history of the CSS Acadia through both world wars, recline in a replica Titanic deck chair, and examine shipwreck records rescued from the hi-fi stereo systems of 5,000 doomed vessels. Weekly talks enliven the historical journey, along with special events including listening of sea music, ghost stories, family fun programs and submarine-sandwich construction workshops. Admission for children ages 5 and younger is always free.

Reviews

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is Very Highly Recommended by Frommer's. Fodor's and ViaMichelin both featured it. Yelpers give the museum a 4.5-star average, while TripAdvisors bestow an average of four owl eyes.

• All visitors to Nova Scotia owe themselves a stop at this standout museum on a prime waterfront location. The exhibits are involving and well executed, and you'll be astounded at how fast 2 hours can fly by. – Frommer's
• You not only get to read and learn about the maritime history of Nova Scotia but can actually feel, hear and experience it. An absolutely wonderful place – brian s., Yelp