Monday May 21, (Victoria Day) Only:
11:30 am and 3:00 pm
A Tour of the Solar System: Science on a Sphere
Have you ever wanted to be in astronaut? To go into space? Live out your dream by joining a Museum Naturalist at our Science on a Sphere for a trip through our Solar System. Experience what Earth looks like from Space. Visit the moon. See what is happening on the sun today, with live real-time data, and the most complete images of the planets, as taken by NASA.
3:30 pm
Walk with Gus
Gus the Gopher Tortoise is approaching his 90th birthday, but he hasn’t slowed down at all. Join Gus for a snack and a stroll.
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Wee Wild Ones (until May 29)
Do you know a young child that loves to touch objects, ask questions, and use their imagination? If so, then we have the program for you!
Join Mary on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 - 11:30 am for the Wee Wild Ones program, where children 0-5 and their caregivers can explore the wonders of nature. Enjoy stories and puppet shows, explore real museum specimens, build with tree blocks, and much more. Program theme changes each week. Program included with price of Museum admission.
3:30 pm
Walk with Gus
Gus the Gopher Tortoise is approaching his 90th birthday, but he hasn't slowed down at all. Join Gus for a snack and a stroll.
3:30 pm
Walk with Gus
Gus the Gopher Tortoise is approaching his 90th birthday, but he hasn't slowed down at all. Join Gus for a snack and a stroll.
7:00 pm
A Tour of the Solar System: Science on a Sphere
Have you ever wanted to be in astronaut? To go into space? Live out your dream by joining a Museum Naturalist at our Science on a Sphere for a trip through our Solar System. Experience what Earth looks like from Space. Visit the moon. See what is happening on the sun today, with live real-time data, and the most complete images of the planets, as taken by NASA.
3:30 pm
Walk with Gus
Gus the Gopher Tortoise is approaching his 90th birthday, but he hasn't slowed down at all. Join Gus for a snack and a stroll.
3:30 pm
Walk with Gus
Gus the Gopher Tortoise is approaching his 90th birthday, but he hasn't slowed down at all. Join Gus for a snack and a stroll.
10:00 am
Lunch With…Nova Scotian Wildlife
You’ll find some of Nova Scotia’s rich biodiversity living in our new Netukulimk exhibit. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings, and join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals.
11:30 am and 3:00 pm
A Tour of the Solar System: Science on a Sphere
Have you ever wanted to be in astronaut? To go into space? Live out your dream by joining a Museum Naturalist at our Science on a Sphere for a trip through our Solar System. Experience what Earth looks like from Space. Visit the moon. See what is happening on the sun today, with live real-time data, and the most complete images of the planets, as taken by NASA.
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Close Encounters of the Tidal Kind
It can happen to you. You can have a close encounter with some very usual creatures. Make actual contact with the tide pool animals. You will see things that have never seen before like hairs on a crab, strange bumps on the sea star, and the intriguing ridges on a scallop shell. It all begins at the Museum of Natural History’s Tide Tank.
3:30 pm
Walk with Gus
Gus the Gopher Tortoise is approaching his 90th birthday, but he hasn’t slowed down at all. Join Gus for a snack and a stroll.
9:30-11:30 am
New! Nature Discovery for Young Children
A new program designed especially for children ages 5 and under and their parents, grandparents or other special adults. Drop in for hands-on exploration of real Museum objects, discovery activities, and learning about nature through creative play.
3:00 pm
A Tour of the Solar System: Science on a Sphere
Have you ever wanted to be in astronaut? To go into space? Live out your dream by joining a Museum Naturalist at our Science on a Sphere for a trip through our Solar System. Experience what Earth looks like from Space. Visit the moon. See what is happening on the sun today, with live real-time data, and the most complete images of the planets, as taken by NASA.
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Close Encounters of the Tidal Kind
It can happen to you. You can have a close encounter with some very usual creatures. Make actual contact with the tide pool animals. You will see things that have never seen before like hairs on a crab, strange bumps on the sea star, and the intriguing ridges on a scallop shell. It all begins at the Museum of Natural History’s Tide Tank.
3:30 pm
Walk with Gus
Gus the Gopher Tortoise is approaching his 90th birthday, but he hasn’t slowed down at all. Join Gus for a snack and a stroll.