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.

  • September 24 - Whales 
  • October 1 - Crabs
  • October 8 - Forest Animals
  • October 15 - Camouflage
  • October 22 - Leaves and Trees
  • October 29 - Animals at Night
  • November - 5 Tails
  • November - 12 Deer
  • November - 19 Ears 
  • November - 26 Bears  

Herpetology in the Lab - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (drop-in)

What does a toad‘s trill sound like? How does snake skin feel? Join us to learn about herpetology - the study of reptiles and amphibians.

 

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 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

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.

 

Herpetology- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

What does a toad‘s trill sound like? What does snake skin feel like? Join us to learn about herpetology - the study of reptiles and amphibians.

 

Bees - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (drop-in)

Can you find the queen honeybee in our observation hive? Drop by to discover some of Nova Scotia’s native bees and check out our live honeybees hard at work in the Museum 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?

 

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.

 

Herpetology- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

What does a toad‘s trill sound like? What does snake skin feel like? Join us to learn about herpetology - the study of reptiles and amphibians.

 

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?