Please Note: The Museum of Natural History is CLOSED for repairs.
The Museum of Natural History is currently undergoing repairs to make the space safer, healthier, and more pleasing for visitors and staff. During the closure, Museum of Natural History staff are busy reviewing and renewing public and school programs and planning many great exhibits for 2010 and beyond. The Museum remains closed. Please check back for construction updates and the announcement of our official reopening.
Update: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Nova Scotians will have access to an improved Museum of Natural History once repairs and upgrades to the building's public spaces and galleries are completed this spring.
The museum announced today, Feb. 10, that it will reopen to the public on June 4. The closure, which began last September, allows the museum to offer new visitor experiences and amenities and expand the range of permanent and temporary exhibitions it can host.
"Generations of Nova Scotians have been encouraged to learn about their natural heritage because of the programs and exhibits at this museum," said Bill Greenlaw, executive director of heritage with the department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage. "The work underway will ensure that the museum continues to inspire future generations."
The museum's public galleries, the nature centre and the retail shop are closed and the Kits for Loan program and school programming is unavailable during construction. The museum will also be closed to the public during March break.
Repairs include work on ceilings, exterior brickwork and elevators. Additional work involves lighting and flooring and a refurbished retail shop and admissions area, complete with seating and amenities for visitors.
Administrative offices at 1747 Summer St., Halifax, including those for the Museum of Natural History, Nova Scotia Museum Collections, and the department's heritage division, are open.
Museum staff are using the time to plan a number of new programs and events and will also launch a new website in partnership with the Nova Scotia Museum.
Update: Friday, January 22, 2010
Update: Tuesday, January 20, 2010
This closure has allowed the Museum of Natural History to make a lot of key changes. Visitors will see many upgrades to the building and services. The closure has allowed the Museum to really prepare the building for many additional changes which visitors will see in the coming years. Essentially, the closure is the beginning of Metamorphosis MNH.
Update: Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The Museum has had many questions about what is being done at the Museum of Natural History. The most visible work will be seen in the Foyer and the Main Gallery. The ceilings have been removed and walls are being rebulit. This work will allow the MNH to better serve our visitors and make our space healthier and safer.
Update: Monday, January 18, 2010
Work continues at the Museum of Natural History with the renewal of the Gift Shop (see image below), lobby area, and the main gallery space. The Museum will re-open with the new temporary exhibition VENOM.
Important message for Nova Scotia Museum pass holders
This is an important notice for current Nova Scotia Museum pass holders or those purchasing a Nova Scotia Museum pass during the period September 2009 to June 2010.
The Museum of Natural History will be closing for repairs and infrastructure renewal beginning on September 14, 2009, reopening Spring 2010. In appreciation for your patronage, and to acknowledge that you will miss out on valuable use of your Nova Scotia Museum pass at the Museum of Natural History during the period the museum is closed, you will receive a complimentary pass for the Museum of Natural History only, valid for the amount equal to the Museums's closure. Please contact the museum at (902) 424-6548 to arrange for your pass to be sent to you.
We thank you for your patience as we improve the Museum of Natural History experience for our visitors and our staff and look forward to seeing you soon. Please keep in touch with us online.
We thank you for your patience as we improve the Museum of Natural History experience for our visitors and our staff and look forward to seeing you soon. Please keep in touch with us online.
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