Planned closures
The Museum of Natural History will be closed for building upgrades on July 27 to 28, August 4 to 5, and September 8 to 11, 2026. Thank you for your understanding.
Four children looking at Earth projected on Science on a Sphere.

What's On

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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Gus the gopher tortoise, walking
  • Drop-in
Museum of Natural History - Daily Programs
30 Jun 2026 - 4 Sep 2026
What's happening at the Museum today?
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Gus the Gopher Tortoise hatchday celebration graphic.
  • Event
Gus Hatchday Celebrations
9 Aug 2026
Gus the Gopher Tortoise has called the Museum home for many…
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Uniacke Estate in the distance, a grand white house with a classical design, including a columned entrance and a long veranda. The house is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.
  • Experience
Family Forest Walk at Uniacke
22 Aug 2026
Join us for a fun nature walk at Uniacke Estate Museum Park!…
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Gus Trivia Night graphic with Gus the gopher tortoise against a black background.
  • Special event
Gus Trivia Night
26 Aug 2026
How well do you know Gus the gopher tortoise? What about his…
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Museum of Natural History at night with the the text Nocturne Art at Night.
  • Special event
Nocturne at the Museum of Natural History
17 Oct 2026
Explore your Museum at night with Nocturne Halifax.
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Museum of Natural History Halloween Party graphic.
  • Special event
Annual Halloween Party at the Museum of Natural History
25 Oct 2026
This spooky (but not too spooky) signature Museum event is fun…
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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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Pjila'si gallery.
  • Exhibition
Pjila'si
Permanent
Pjila'si, meaning "welcome" in Mi'kmaw, is…
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Canyon Explorer research vessel.
  • Exhibition
Marine Gallery
Permanent
Gta'n is the word for ocean in Mi'kmaw. Mi'kmaki…
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