Jost House Museum, Sydney (must see)
The Jost House Museum stands as one of the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the city, dating back to its original construction in 1786. It offers a fascinating timeline of evolving design-this two-storey, wood-framed dwelling reveals layers of construction and style across more than two centuries.
Originally built for a local merchant and later acquired by Halifax merchant Thomas Jost in 1836, the house remained in the Jost family until 1971. Today, it serves as a museum-from a kitchen nestled in the basement, complete with a cooking fireplace and beehive bake-oven, to rooms arranged around diverse themed displays.
Walking through the building, you explore intriguing collections that evoke Cape Breton鈥檚 cultural and maritime heritage. Exhibits include local marine life specimens, a reconstructed apothecary presenting 20th-century medicinals, and a selection of Victorian-era artifacts and furniture that help bring to life the everyday lives of its former inhabitants. There's also a quaint gift shop offering small collectibles and souvenirs.
Originally built for a local merchant and later acquired by Halifax merchant Thomas Jost in 1836, the house remained in the Jost family until 1971. Today, it serves as a museum-from a kitchen nestled in the basement, complete with a cooking fireplace and beehive bake-oven, to rooms arranged around diverse themed displays.
Walking through the building, you explore intriguing collections that evoke Cape Breton鈥檚 cultural and maritime heritage. Exhibits include local marine life specimens, a reconstructed apothecary presenting 20th-century medicinals, and a selection of Victorian-era artifacts and furniture that help bring to life the everyday lives of its former inhabitants. There's also a quaint gift shop offering small collectibles and souvenirs.
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Sight Name: Jost House Museum
Sight Location: Sydney, Canada (See walking tours in Sydney)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Sydney, Canada (See walking tours in Sydney)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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