Daily Events

Monday

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.

  • January 7 - Animals in Winter

  • January 14 - Hares

  • January 21 - Noses

  • January 28 - Colours

  • February 4 - Tracks 

  • February 11 - Teeth

  • February 18 - Coyote

  • February 25 - Animals that Swim

 

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.

 

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 to Thursday

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.

 

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

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 - 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.

 

Science on a Sphere Presentation- 11:00am

What do you see when you look deep into the night sky? There’s more to discover beyond our Earth and Moon. Join a Museum Naturalist for a live show to explore the unique wonders in our solar system.

 

Birds of a Feather - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (drop in)

Have you ever wondered why a Blue Jay is blue? Birds come in all sorts of vibrant colours because of their unique feathers. Join an interpreter as we examine feather specimens, listen to bird calls, and learn about the birds in our backyard!

 

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?