Trip Planner:   Canada  /  Nova Scotia  /  Cape Breton Island  /  Baddeck  /  Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Baddeck

4.6
#1 of 23 in Things to do in Baddeck
#History Museum, #Historic Site, #Must See
Find out how the telephone was invented by visiting Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, which includes a museum dedicated to the life and career of the famous innovator. Established in 1954, the museum overlooks Bell's summer home in Beinn Bhreagh, which is privately owned by his descendants. View a collection of Bell's artifacts, photographs, and personal items, see films and models of his inventions, and admire a life-size replica of a hydrofoil boat. The grounds are open to the public and make a great place for a walk or a picnic, while the museum often organizes workshops and interactive activities for children. Add Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and other attractions to your Baddeck trip itinerary using our Baddeck trip planning site .
Improve this listing »
Create an itinerary including Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
map
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site Tours
Cape Breton Island BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $910
0 reviews
Duration: 5 days
Buy tours from $910
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site Reviews
Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5
1,673 reviews
Google
4.6
TripAdvisor
  • By AllisonCW On July 3, 2018
    My family, ages 15 to 65, went to the Alexander Graham Bell museum on a rainy day. It was the perfect thing to do. There are lots of displays an interesting photos and trivia to learn about the many t...  more »
  • By MN_TRAVLER_46 On July 2, 2018
    Bell spent summers in NS and had quite an interesting life after he invented the telephone. Much of his later work seemed hit and miss but the story is interesting note the less. Baddeck s an interest...  more »
  • By Sandy817 On July 2, 2018
    We loved this exhibit about Alexander Graham Bell's life as well as the time he spent in Nova Scotia. All we really knew was he invented the telephone, but it was fascinating to learn his family backg...  more »
View more on TripAdvisor »
Google
  • By Bruce Snow On February 11, 2018
    Great stop if you are passing through Cape Breton. It is close to the highway and has lots to see and experience. Plan to spend two hours there if you are going to do it justice. Worthwhile for kids and adults.
  • By donald mac intyre On March 7, 2018
    Great museum. Fantastic staff , very well informed and very friendly. Another must see place when you visit Cape Breton.
  • By Sarah Kasprzak On November 26, 2017
    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.
  • By Michael Valdivielso On October 24, 2017
    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.
  • By Dwayne Jones On December 11, 2017
    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!
View more on Google »
Places to stay near Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

Plan your trip to Baddeck

  • Get a personalized plan

    A complete day-by-day itinerary
    based on your preferences

  • Customize it

    Refine your plan. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules

  • Book it

    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off

  • Manage it

    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Best things to do in Baddeck

Popular
©
Uisge Ban Falls
Baddeck
Visit for: 2​h 30​min
©
Kidston Island Lighthouse
Baddeck
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
©
Baadeck Yarns
Baddeck
Visit for: 30​min
Side Trips
©
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Ingonish
Visit for: 8​h
©
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Louisbourg
Visit for: 4​h
©
Middle Head Trail
Ingonish
Visit for: 2​h
Hidden Gems
©
Ski Tuonela
Baddeck
Visit for: 4​h
©
Baddeck Forks Golf Course
Baddeck
Visit for: 3​h 30​min
©
Kayaking & Canoeing
Baddeck
Visit for: 3​h
Nearby
©
North River Kayak
Baddeck
Visit for: 3​h
Amoeba Sailing Tours day tours
Baddeck
Visit for: 3​h
Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs
Baddeck
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Golf
©
Bell Bay Golf Club
Baddeck
Visit for: 3​h 30​min
Parks
©
St. Anns Provincial Park
Baddeck
Visit for: 2​h 30​min
Featured attractions
©
Ski Tuonela
Baddeck
Visit for: 4​h
©
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Baddeck
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
©
Cape Breton Miners' Museum
Glace Bay
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Plans to Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site by other users

31 days in Nova Scotia BY A USER FROM CANADA August, culture, historic sites, popular PREFERENCES: August, culture, historic sites ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 22 days in Canada BY A USER FROM PAKISTAN September, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: September ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Medium 8 days in Nova Scotia BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA September, culture, outdoors, historic sites, museums, wildlife, fast-paced, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: September, culture, outdoors, historic sites, museums, wildlife ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Fast-paced 15 days in Nova Scotia BY A USER FROM INDIA August, popular PREFERENCES: August ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 5 days in Cape Breton Island BY A USER FROM CANADA August, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: August ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Medium 26 days in Canada BY A USER FROM JAMAICA October, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, museums, shopping, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: October, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, museums, shopping ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Medium 59 days in Canada BY A USER FROM NEW ZEALAND July, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, shopping, wildlife, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: July, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, shopping, wildlife ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Medium 9 days in Nova Scotia BY A USER FROM CANADA August, slow & easy, popular PREFERENCES: August ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Slow & easy 44 days in Canada BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES January, kids, fast-paced, popular PREFERENCES: January, kids ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Fast-paced 17 days in Nova Scotia BY A USER FROM CANADA September, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, wildlife, slow & easy, hidden gems PREFERENCES: September, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, wildlife ATTRACTION STYLE: Hidden gems PACE: Slow & easy 6 days in Nova Scotia BY A USER FROM CANADA August, popular PREFERENCES: August ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 22 days in Nova Scotia BY A USER FROM CANADA September, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, museums, shopping, popular PREFERENCES: September, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, museums, shopping ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium
View more plans