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Museum of Natural History    

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What’s bigger, you or a blue whale’s rib bone? Can you tell the difference between a drone bee and a worker bee? How old do you think Gus the tortoise is? Discover the answer to these …
What’s bigger, you or a blue whale’s rib bone? Can you tell the difference between a drone bee and a worker bee? How old do you think Gus the tortoise is? Discover the answer to these questions and more as you explore the wonders of Nova Scotia’s land and sea at the Museum of Natural History. From an eagle’s nest to the ocean floor, there’s something for everyone.

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Jan 14, 2025
Very nice. We were lucky enough to be there at the right time (3 pm) when Gus was fed. Enjoyed our visit very much we will be back.Full review by lisatA1819LE
Aug 15, 2024
Fun exhibits, neat learning opportunities with young kids, nice staff who are very family friendly. We enjoyed the visit and would go back again. Happy belated birthday Gus!Full review by Odyssey41308310928
Mar 12, 2024
Very small museum and while the taxidermy is good it is so sad to see so many visitors ignoring all the signs about do not touch. I would be OK with that if it was just the fossils, but not when it …Full review by RealWomen
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The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History features temporary and permanent exhibits related to the region’s biology, geology and zo…
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Within walking distance of downtown, Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History is a must see. Beautiful exhibits show life as it was for Nova …
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Facts

Established:1868
Located:1747 Summer Street, Halifax
Director:Stephanie Smith
Type:Natural history museum
Visitors:549,500 (2015)

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The Cat Festival, sounds more like a market place than a display of cats for children to enjoy. Is this the case as I …
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The Cat Festival, sounds more like a market place than a display of cats for children to enjoy. Is this the case as I can’t seem to find past pictures of this event. Please enlighten us. Thanks.
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Hi. I am not familiar with this exhibit. I would recommend you contact the museum directly and ask the questions to them. Sorry I could not be more helpful. Stephen
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admission price?
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It was very inexpensive. Around $6. per adult.
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Pets. Pets (except service animals) are not permitted in the museum. Emotional support animals are not permitted in the museum.
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Personal Belongings. We encourage you to limit the number of personal belongings and bags you bring into our facilities as they will be subject to a thorough search.
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Taxi - Convenient, but pricier than a subway. Depending on where you’re coming from, this may not be an affordable option.
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Wi-Fi. The museum provides free Wi-Fi access; choose the si-visitor network on your device. No password necessary.
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Bag Lunches. Limited bagged lunch seating is available in the Atrium Café. Bagged lunches must be stowed away at all times while visiting the museum and must only be eaten in the Atrium Café on the Gr…
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Face Coverings. All visitors ages two and older are required to wear a mask while visiting the museum, regardless of vaccination status.
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Balmoral Grist Mill (Balmoral Grist Mill trail is temporarily closed while repairs are underway to the footbridges.)
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Free admission in July and August does not extend to enhanced visitor experiences, such as special tours or programming.
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everyone visiting the museum should practice social distancing to reduce their exposure to other people - this means you should stay at least two metres away from anyone you do not live with or who is…
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Your Tickets ( printed or linked to the app or Apple Wallet)
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On June 15, 2021, Government announced that admission fees to all Nova Scotia Museum sites would be waived for the months of July and August, 2021.
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Hygiene. Please wash and sanitize hands frequently during your visit and practice good hygiene. Hand-sanitizing stations will be available throughout our facilities.
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Social Distancing. We encourage visitors to maintain a safe social distance of six feet or more between households or groups.
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Photography. The Smithsonian permits still and video photography for noncommercial use only in its museums and exhibitions, unless otherwise posted.
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Ross-Thomson House & Museum
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Smoking. Smoking is prohibited in all Smithsonian facilities. This includes e-cigarettes. General Inquiries: [email protected]
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