Gus the gopher tortoise.

Museum of Natural History

Celebrate the remarkable diversity of Nova Scotia's natural world. From the towering forests to the depths of the ocean, uncover the stories of the plants, animals, and ecosystems that call this province home.

 

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Dinosaur Exploration 2 graphic
  • Exhibition
Dinosaur Exploration 2
7 Feb 2026 - 7 Sep 2026
Before extinction, dinosaurs fought to survive! Dinosaur…
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Exterior of the Museum of Natural History at Night.
  • Event
Museum Night Live
25 Jun 2026
It’s a Jurassic end to June! Join staff for guided tours of the…
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Gus the Gopher Tortoise
  • Event
Gus Hatchday Celebrations
9 Aug 2026
Gus the Gopher Tortoise has called the Museum home for many…
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Two children looking up at a tall tree.
  • Exhibition
Netukulimk
Permanent
This permanent exhibit got its name, Netukulimk, from a…
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Four students looking a Earth projected on a large sphere.
  • Exhibition
Science on a Sphere
Permanent
Science On a Sphere® (SOS) is a globe that comes alive for…
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Four children looking at Earth projected on Science on a Sphere.

Science on a Sphere

Science on a Sphere is an immersive, room-sized global display that transforms environmental and planetary data into stunning visualizations on a six-foot-diameter sphere. This permanent exhibit brings the Earth's dynamic systems to life, offering a powerful educational and visual experience for all ages.

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Stories

Drone image of the Museum of Natural History backyard, whale skeleton.
  • Natural History
  • Zoology
Brenna Frasier, Curator of Zoology, Nova Scotia Museum If you peek into the backyard of the Museum of Natural History, you will see a large skeleton on view. These bones belong to the North Atlantic…
Skeleton Reconstruction of a mastodon with average human male for scale.
  • Geology
The huge bone was discovered by a Alexander McRae in 1834. Alexander's nick-name was "Big Sandy". We don't know if the Mastodon was a male or female, and it was found along the banks…
Wood Turtle
  • Natural History
Scientific name: Glyptemys insculpta Mi’kmaq Translation: Translation Unknown French Translation: Tortue des Bois Gaelic Translation: Turtar-coille
Eastern Painted Turtle
  • Natural History
Scientific name: Chrysemys picta picta Mi’kmaq Translation: Mikjikj French Translation: Tortue Peinte de l’Est Gaelic Translation: Turtar peantaichte sear
Common Snapping Turtle
  • Natural History
Scientific name: Chelydra serpentina Mi’kmaq Translation: Translation Unknown French Translation: Tortue Serpentine Gaelic Translation: A ‘snaidheadh turtar
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