St. Patrick's Church Museum was originally built as a Roman Catholic Church in 1828. The church stands on the former site of a wooden edifice built for the pioneers in 1805. The congregation came from North Sydney, Sydney Mines, Bras d'Or, Low Point, and Louisbourg. In 1850 a balcony was added to accommodate the burgeoning population of the area. Due to the increasing size of the congregation, a new church, Sacred Heart, was later built on George Street.
Lebanese immigrants worshipped at St. Patrick's until 1950. After that period The Ancient Order of Hibernians took it over until the early 1960's. The Old Sydney Society began to restore St. Patrick's Church in 1966, and it now serves as a museum, displaying artifacts from early Sydney and environs, and offers select merchandise for sale in its gift corner.
Hours of operation
Summer Hours, June 1 - August 31Monday through Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.