Monday
Fossils - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (drop-in)
Can you tell the difference between a body fossil and a trace fossil? Join us to learn more! Unearth the mystery of fossils with Museum specimens and objects.
Snack Time With...Nova Scotia Wildlife - 2:00 pm
You'll find some of Nova Scotia's rich biodiversity living at the Museum. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings. Join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals.
Gus Walk - 3:00 pm
At 102, Gus, the oldest known gopher tortoise, has been at the Museum for over 80 years. Why not join Gus for a snack and a stroll?
Tuesday
Wee Wild Ones - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Have a whale of a time this spring with our Wee Wild Ones program! Do you know a young child who loves to touch objects, ask questions, and use their imagination? If so, join us on Tuesdays for Wee Wild Ones, a program where kids under 5 and their caregivers can explore the wonders of nature.
This program is not designed for daycares, schools, or other groups.
Learn in the Lab - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (drop-in)
Visit the Nature Lab and get to know some of the critters that call the Lab home and chat with a Naturalist.
The More You Mo-(sasaur) - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (drop-in)
What were mosasaurs? What sets them apart from dinosaurs? Learn about the evolution and diversity of mosasaurs from their rise to their extinction through paleoart and museum specimens!
Snack Time With...Nova Scotia Wildlife - 2:00 pm
You'll find some of Nova Scotia's rich biodiversity living at the Museum. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings. Join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals.
Gus Walk - 3:00 pm
At 102, Gus, the oldest known gopher tortoise, has been at the Museum for over 80 years. Why not join Gus for a snack and a stroll?
Wednesday
Fossils - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (drop-in)
Can you tell the difference between a body fossil and a trace fossil? Join us to learn more! Unearth the mystery of fossils with Museum specimens and objects.
Learn in the Lab - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Visit the Nature Lab and get to know some of the critters that call the Lab home and chat with a Naturalist.
Sharks - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (drop-in)
Sharks have hunted in Earth’s oceans for millions of years. Explore real shark teeth, learn about their incredible migrations, and uncover the secrets of their unique diets. Get ready to become a shark expert!
Snack Time With...Nova Scotia Wildlife - 2:00 pm
You'll find some of Nova Scotia's rich biodiversity living at the Museum. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings. Join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals.
Gus Walk - 3:00 pm
At 102, Gus, the oldest known gopher tortoise, has been at the Museum for over 80 years. Why not join Gus for a snack and a stroll?
Thursday
The More You Mo-(sasaur)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (drop in)
What were mosasaurs? What sets them apart from dinosaurs? Learn about the evolution and diversity of mosasaurs from their rise to their extinction through paleoart and museum specimens!
Learn in the Lab - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (drop-in)
Visit the Nature Lab and get to know some of the critters that call the Lab home and chat with a Naturalist.
Dino or No Dino? - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (drop in)
Not all prehistoric reptiles were dinosaurs. Discover the other reptiles that lived alongside the dinosaurs and what made them different. Spoiler - it’s all in the hips! Learn about dinosaur evolution and their link to these other prehistoric reptiles.
Snack Time With...Nova Scotia Wildlife - 2:00 pm
You'll find some of Nova Scotia's rich biodiversity living at the Museum. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings. Join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals.
Gus Walk - 3:00 pm
At 102, Gus, the oldest known gopher tortoise, has been at the Museum for over 80 years. Why not join Gus for a snack and a stroll?
Friday
Sharks - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (drop in)
Sharks have hunted in Earth’s oceans for millions of years. Explore real shark teeth, learn about their incredible migrations, and uncover the secrets of their unique diets. Get ready to become a shark expert!
Learn in the Lab - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (drop-in)
Visit the Nature Lab and get to know some of the critters that call the Lab home and chat with a Naturalist.
Fossils - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (drop in)
Can you tell the difference between a body fossil and a trace fossil? Join us to learn more! Unearth the mystery of fossils with Museum specimens and objects.
Snack Time With...Nova Scotia Wildlife - 2:00 pm
You'll find some of Nova Scotia's rich biodiversity living at the Museum. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings. Join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals.
Gus Walk - 3:00 pm
At 102, Gus, the oldest known gopher tortoise, has been at the Museum for over 80 years. Why not join Gus for a snack and a stroll?
Saturday
Snack Time With...Nova Scotia Wildlife - 10:00 am
You'll find some of Nova Scotia's rich biodiversity living at the Museum. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings. Join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals.
The More You Mo-(sasaur)- 11:00am
What were mosasaurs? What sets them apart from dinosaurs? Learn about the evolution and diversity of mosasaurs from their rise to their extinction through paleoart and museum specimens!
Learn in the Lab - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (drop-in)
Visit the Nature Lab and get to know some of the critters that call the Lab home and chat with a Naturalist.
Dino or No Dino - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (drop in)
Not all prehistoric reptiles were dinosaurs. Discover the other reptiles that lived alongside the dinosaurs and what made them different. Spoiler - It’s all in the hips! Learn about dinosaur evolution and their link to these other prehistoric reptiles
Gus Walk - 3:00 pm
At 102, Gus, the oldest known gopher tortoise, has been at the Museum for over 80 years. Why not join Gus for a snack and a stroll?
Sunday
Snack Time With...Nova Scotia Wildlife - 10:00 am
You'll find some of Nova Scotia's rich biodiversity living at the Museum. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings. Join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals.
Dino or No Dino- 10:00am - 12:00 pm (drop in)
Not all prehistoric reptiles were dinosaurs. Discover the other reptiles that lived alongside the dinosaurs and what made them different. Spoiler - It’s all in the hips! Learn about dinosaur evolution and their link to these other prehistoric reptiles
Learn in the Lab - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (drop-in)
Visit the Nature Lab and get to know some of the critters that call the Lab home and chat with a Naturalist.
Sharks - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (drop in)
Sharks have hunted in Earth’s oceans for millions of years. Explore real shark teeth, learn about their incredible migrations, and uncover the secrets of their unique diets. Get ready to become a shark expert!
Gus Walk - 3:00 pm
At 102, Gus, the oldest known gopher tortoise, has been at the Museum for over 80 years. Why not join Gus for a snack and a stroll?