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Gus the gopher tortoise, walking

Museum of Natural History - Daily Programs

Drop-in
What's happening at the Museum today? Uncover fossil mysteries, meet amazing Nova Scotia wildlife, and take a stroll with Gus the gopher tortoise! Plus more daily fun! Check our schedule

Location

Museum of Natural History, Halifax

Date

Always on

Pricing

Regular admission rates apply

Daily Museum Programs

These programs happen every day, Monday through Sunday.

  • 3:00 pm | Gus Walk Join Gus, our 103-year-old gopher tortoise, for a snack and a stroll. He has been a beloved part of the Museum for over 80 years!

Weekly Schedule

Monday to Friday

  • 2:00 pm | Snack Time with Nova Scotia Wildlife Learn what native animals eat and how they connect to their surroundings as we feed and care for them.

Saturday

  • 10:00 am | Snack Time With...Nova Scotia Wildlife 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
  • 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (drop-in) | Learn in the Lab Visit the Nature Lab and get to know some of the critters that call the Lab home, and chat with a Naturalist.
  • 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (drop-in) | Who’s That Dinosaur? Ever wonder what the prefixes and suffixes of a dinosaur’s name tell us about that dinosaur? Confused about which dinosaurs lived during which time period? Learn what’s in a name and when your favourite dinosaur lived.
  • 3:00 pm | Gus Walk At 103, 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?

Sensory Friendly Sunday

Lights and sounds are lowered for a more comfortable experience. No public announcements will be made.

  • 10:00 am | Snack Time with Nova Scotia Wildlife You'll find some of Nova Scotia's rich biodiversity living at the Museum. Join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals.
  • 2:00 pm – 3:30 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.
  • 3:00 pm | Gus Walk At 103, 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?