Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
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Museum of Natural History located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Part of the Nova Scotia Museum family, sharing Nova Scotian natural and cultural history.
Part of the Nova Scotia Museum family, sharing Nova Scotian natural and cultural history.
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Welcome to the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History. We love (and love to share about) the amazing natural world around us and the unique cultural groups in our province.
Wood duck sighting in the Halifax Public Gardens.
Take a look around, you never know what, or who, you might see.
#Nature #GetOutside #Birds
Take a look around, you never know what, or who, you might see.
#Nature #GetOutside #Birds
December 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Wood duck sighting in the Halifax Public Gardens.
Take a look around, you never know what, or who, you might see.
#Nature #GetOutside #Birds
Take a look around, you never know what, or who, you might see.
#Nature #GetOutside #Birds
If you're not visiting the #Museum, then you're missing out 😉.
Bricks By The Sea is on view now until January 3rd, 2026.
#Halifax #NovaScotia #December
Bricks By The Sea is on view now until January 3rd, 2026.
#Halifax #NovaScotia #December
December 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
If you're not visiting the #Museum, then you're missing out 😉.
Bricks By The Sea is on view now until January 3rd, 2026.
#Halifax #NovaScotia #December
Bricks By The Sea is on view now until January 3rd, 2026.
#Halifax #NovaScotia #December
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Do you want to build a snowman?❄️
In this blog post Tim Fedak, Curator of Geology, explores the science behind snow crystals, highlighting the fascinating geological twists that make each one a unique work of art.
museum.novascotia.ca/blog/beautif...
In this blog post Tim Fedak, Curator of Geology, explores the science behind snow crystals, highlighting the fascinating geological twists that make each one a unique work of art.
museum.novascotia.ca/blog/beautif...
December 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Do you want to build a snowman?❄️
In this blog post Tim Fedak, Curator of Geology, explores the science behind snow crystals, highlighting the fascinating geological twists that make each one a unique work of art.
museum.novascotia.ca/blog/beautif...
In this blog post Tim Fedak, Curator of Geology, explores the science behind snow crystals, highlighting the fascinating geological twists that make each one a unique work of art.
museum.novascotia.ca/blog/beautif...
The Museum of Natural History will be closed December 24, 25, 26 and January 1. We are open 9:30am - 4:30pm all other days, weather permitting.
Be sure to check out Bricks By The Sea, TREES for LIFE, Pjila'si, Marine Gallery, and more.
#MNH #BricksByTheSea #Holidays #NovaScotia
Be sure to check out Bricks By The Sea, TREES for LIFE, Pjila'si, Marine Gallery, and more.
#MNH #BricksByTheSea #Holidays #NovaScotia
December 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Museum of Natural History will be closed December 24, 25, 26 and January 1. We are open 9:30am - 4:30pm all other days, weather permitting.
Be sure to check out Bricks By The Sea, TREES for LIFE, Pjila'si, Marine Gallery, and more.
#MNH #BricksByTheSea #Holidays #NovaScotia
Be sure to check out Bricks By The Sea, TREES for LIFE, Pjila'si, Marine Gallery, and more.
#MNH #BricksByTheSea #Holidays #NovaScotia
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
We invited coworker Kiera to share her thoughts on disabilities and an inclusive society. Kiera works with museum programs and is an advocate for persons with disabilities.
We invited coworker Kiera to share her thoughts on disabilities and an inclusive society. Kiera works with museum programs and is an advocate for persons with disabilities.
December 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
We invited coworker Kiera to share her thoughts on disabilities and an inclusive society. Kiera works with museum programs and is an advocate for persons with disabilities.
We invited coworker Kiera to share her thoughts on disabilities and an inclusive society. Kiera works with museum programs and is an advocate for persons with disabilities.
#ChimneySwifts are ENDANGERED #SpeciesAtRisk in NS.
These birds tend to nest in urban chimneys, hence the name. Chimney Swift have brown–grey feathers with a distinguished pointed body, long narrow wings, and short tail. Their flight is described as rapid and jerky.
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
These birds tend to nest in urban chimneys, hence the name. Chimney Swift have brown–grey feathers with a distinguished pointed body, long narrow wings, and short tail. Their flight is described as rapid and jerky.
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
December 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#ChimneySwifts are ENDANGERED #SpeciesAtRisk in NS.
These birds tend to nest in urban chimneys, hence the name. Chimney Swift have brown–grey feathers with a distinguished pointed body, long narrow wings, and short tail. Their flight is described as rapid and jerky.
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
These birds tend to nest in urban chimneys, hence the name. Chimney Swift have brown–grey feathers with a distinguished pointed body, long narrow wings, and short tail. Their flight is described as rapid and jerky.
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
Beautiful photo 🤩
Specimen NSM 55678 is a green turtle (Chelonia mydas), that was found dead, presumably cold-stunned, in Morden, Nova Scotia in 2009. This species is usually found in subtropical and tropical regions, but is more frequently being seen in Nova Scotia waters.
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Beautiful photo 🤩
A green sea urchin having a little snack.
The mouth of the urchin is on the underside of the body. It has used its tube feet to pass the piece of scallop (the white goo) from the side of the body to the mouth underneath.
#MNH #Museum #SeaUrchin
The mouth of the urchin is on the underside of the body. It has used its tube feet to pass the piece of scallop (the white goo) from the side of the body to the mouth underneath.
#MNH #Museum #SeaUrchin
December 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
A green sea urchin having a little snack.
The mouth of the urchin is on the underside of the body. It has used its tube feet to pass the piece of scallop (the white goo) from the side of the body to the mouth underneath.
#MNH #Museum #SeaUrchin
The mouth of the urchin is on the underside of the body. It has used its tube feet to pass the piece of scallop (the white goo) from the side of the body to the mouth underneath.
#MNH #Museum #SeaUrchin
Give the gift of Gus the gopher tortoise this holiday season!
An annual pass to the Museum of Natural History makes a great gift for a friend, family member, or yourself.
#MNH #Museum #GiftIdeas #NovaScotia
An annual pass to the Museum of Natural History makes a great gift for a friend, family member, or yourself.
#MNH #Museum #GiftIdeas #NovaScotia
December 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Give the gift of Gus the gopher tortoise this holiday season!
An annual pass to the Museum of Natural History makes a great gift for a friend, family member, or yourself.
#MNH #Museum #GiftIdeas #NovaScotia
An annual pass to the Museum of Natural History makes a great gift for a friend, family member, or yourself.
#MNH #Museum #GiftIdeas #NovaScotia
A little Lego ASMR.
Experience Bricks By The Sea at your Museum until end of day January 3rd, 3026.
Experience Bricks By The Sea at your Museum until end of day January 3rd, 3026.
November 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A little Lego ASMR.
Experience Bricks By The Sea at your Museum until end of day January 3rd, 3026.
Experience Bricks By The Sea at your Museum until end of day January 3rd, 3026.
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Take a mindful moment. Explore the 8 walking trails available year-round Uniacke Estate Museum Park to discover Nova Scotia’s rich natural heritage in every season.
#NovaScotia
#NovaScotia
November 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Take a mindful moment. Explore the 8 walking trails available year-round Uniacke Estate Museum Park to discover Nova Scotia’s rich natural heritage in every season.
#NovaScotia
#NovaScotia
Thursday morning motivation: salamanders.
Salamanders are secretive, harmless creatures. Their permanent smiles and delicate little toes will win your heart.
Nova Scotia has 5 species of salamander: yellow spotted, blue spotted, red-backed, four toed, and red spotted newts.
Salamanders are secretive, harmless creatures. Their permanent smiles and delicate little toes will win your heart.
Nova Scotia has 5 species of salamander: yellow spotted, blue spotted, red-backed, four toed, and red spotted newts.
November 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Thursday morning motivation: salamanders.
Salamanders are secretive, harmless creatures. Their permanent smiles and delicate little toes will win your heart.
Nova Scotia has 5 species of salamander: yellow spotted, blue spotted, red-backed, four toed, and red spotted newts.
Salamanders are secretive, harmless creatures. Their permanent smiles and delicate little toes will win your heart.
Nova Scotia has 5 species of salamander: yellow spotted, blue spotted, red-backed, four toed, and red spotted newts.
#AtlanticWhitefish are ENDANGERED. The only Wild Atlantic Whitefish population in the WORLD can be found in 3 freshwater lakes in the Petite Rivière watershed in Lunenburg County. As a member of the Salmonidae family, Atlantic Whitefish were once an anadromous fish. novascotia.ca/natr/wildlif...
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
#AtlanticWhitefish are ENDANGERED. The only Wild Atlantic Whitefish population in the WORLD can be found in 3 freshwater lakes in the Petite Rivière watershed in Lunenburg County. As a member of the Salmonidae family, Atlantic Whitefish were once an anadromous fish. novascotia.ca/natr/wildlif...
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This blue lobster is about one in two million, and displays the beautiful blue colouring due to a genetic mutation. This mutation suppresses other colours (red, yellow, green).
#NovaScotia #Lobster
#NovaScotia #Lobster
November 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This blue lobster is about one in two million, and displays the beautiful blue colouring due to a genetic mutation. This mutation suppresses other colours (red, yellow, green).
#NovaScotia #Lobster
#NovaScotia #Lobster
There are just two Wee Wild Ones programs left for the fall! Join us on November 25th and December 2nd 10-11am with your little one to learn about nature and connect with community at your Museum.
November 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
There are just two Wee Wild Ones programs left for the fall! Join us on November 25th and December 2nd 10-11am with your little one to learn about nature and connect with community at your Museum.
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Lisa Bower is a museum curator and historian who specializes in material culture studies about Nova Scotian samplers, needlework and 19th century African Nova Scotian schools.
#Museum30 #specialist #novascotia
#Museum30 #specialist #novascotia
November 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Lisa Bower is a museum curator and historian who specializes in material culture studies about Nova Scotian samplers, needlework and 19th century African Nova Scotian schools.
#Museum30 #specialist #novascotia
#Museum30 #specialist #novascotia
We're happy to share some exciting news! On Friday, November 14th, the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) presented the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History (MNH) with the 2025 CQCC Rainbow Registered Prism Award. (1/3)
November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We're happy to share some exciting news! On Friday, November 14th, the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) presented the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History (MNH) with the 2025 CQCC Rainbow Registered Prism Award. (1/3)
Visitor Notice: Water Safety
Please be advised that the water in our museum facilities is NOT drinkable (non-potable). This includes all faucets and fountains.
We encourage all visitors to bring their own bottled water. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please be advised that the water in our museum facilities is NOT drinkable (non-potable). This includes all faucets and fountains.
We encourage all visitors to bring their own bottled water. Thank you for your cooperation.
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Visitor Notice: Water Safety
Please be advised that the water in our museum facilities is NOT drinkable (non-potable). This includes all faucets and fountains.
We encourage all visitors to bring their own bottled water. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please be advised that the water in our museum facilities is NOT drinkable (non-potable). This includes all faucets and fountains.
We encourage all visitors to bring their own bottled water. Thank you for your cooperation.
The American #Marten is ENDANGERED in NS. Members of the weasel family, Martens are the size of a house cat. Marten’s have a slender body, bushy tail, and a pointed face. During winter, their fur coat is a dark brown with a bright orange throat patch.
#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk
#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The American #Marten is ENDANGERED in NS. Members of the weasel family, Martens are the size of a house cat. Marten’s have a slender body, bushy tail, and a pointed face. During winter, their fur coat is a dark brown with a bright orange throat patch.
#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk
#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk
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Today's #Museum30 theme is #Photograph and we think our photographers take amazing photos. Green Frog, and a Yellow-spotted salamander from the Museum of Natural History.
November 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Today's #Museum30 theme is #Photograph and we think our photographers take amazing photos. Green Frog, and a Yellow-spotted salamander from the Museum of Natural History.
Reminder: the Indigo parking lot next to the Museum will be closed on Nov 18 and part of Nov 19 for sewer system work.
Options for parking include: nearby parkades, further down Summer Street and on Sackville Street (alongside the Public Gardens), and near the base of Citadel Hill, off Bell Road.
Options for parking include: nearby parkades, further down Summer Street and on Sackville Street (alongside the Public Gardens), and near the base of Citadel Hill, off Bell Road.
November 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Reminder: the Indigo parking lot next to the Museum will be closed on Nov 18 and part of Nov 19 for sewer system work.
Options for parking include: nearby parkades, further down Summer Street and on Sackville Street (alongside the Public Gardens), and near the base of Citadel Hill, off Bell Road.
Options for parking include: nearby parkades, further down Summer Street and on Sackville Street (alongside the Public Gardens), and near the base of Citadel Hill, off Bell Road.
A moment with a sea star's tube feet.
Tube feet are like little suction cups on strings. Within each arm, the tube feet use the pressure of the water to move. The tube feet also provide strong suction for pulling apart shells to eat the animal inside!
Tube feet are like little suction cups on strings. Within each arm, the tube feet use the pressure of the water to move. The tube feet also provide strong suction for pulling apart shells to eat the animal inside!
November 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A moment with a sea star's tube feet.
Tube feet are like little suction cups on strings. Within each arm, the tube feet use the pressure of the water to move. The tube feet also provide strong suction for pulling apart shells to eat the animal inside!
Tube feet are like little suction cups on strings. Within each arm, the tube feet use the pressure of the water to move. The tube feet also provide strong suction for pulling apart shells to eat the animal inside!
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Every year, Nova Scotia sends the City of Boston a Christmas tree to thank them for the help and kindness they provided after the 1917 Halifax Harbour Explosion. /a small thread. news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/2... #museum30 #kindness #NovaScotia
November 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Every year, Nova Scotia sends the City of Boston a Christmas tree to thank them for the help and kindness they provided after the 1917 Halifax Harbour Explosion. /a small thread. news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/2... #museum30 #kindness #NovaScotia
IT'S TIIIIIIIIIIIIME!!!
...to visit your Museum, look for hidden red Lego bricks, and enjoy Bricks By The Sea!
The Museum is open daily 9:30am to 4:30pm. It is a busy weekend for Halifax, with a parade, a game (Go Moose!) and more. Plan your visit and travel accordingly!
...to visit your Museum, look for hidden red Lego bricks, and enjoy Bricks By The Sea!
The Museum is open daily 9:30am to 4:30pm. It is a busy weekend for Halifax, with a parade, a game (Go Moose!) and more. Plan your visit and travel accordingly!
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
IT'S TIIIIIIIIIIIIME!!!
...to visit your Museum, look for hidden red Lego bricks, and enjoy Bricks By The Sea!
The Museum is open daily 9:30am to 4:30pm. It is a busy weekend for Halifax, with a parade, a game (Go Moose!) and more. Plan your visit and travel accordingly!
...to visit your Museum, look for hidden red Lego bricks, and enjoy Bricks By The Sea!
The Museum is open daily 9:30am to 4:30pm. It is a busy weekend for Halifax, with a parade, a game (Go Moose!) and more. Plan your visit and travel accordingly!
Please note that the Indigo parking lot next to the Museum will be closed on Nov. 18 and part of Nov. 19 for sewer system work.
Options for parking include: nearby parkades, Summer Street and on Sackville Street (alongside the Public Gardens), and near the base of Citadel Hill.
Options for parking include: nearby parkades, Summer Street and on Sackville Street (alongside the Public Gardens), and near the base of Citadel Hill.
November 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Please note that the Indigo parking lot next to the Museum will be closed on Nov. 18 and part of Nov. 19 for sewer system work.
Options for parking include: nearby parkades, Summer Street and on Sackville Street (alongside the Public Gardens), and near the base of Citadel Hill.
Options for parking include: nearby parkades, Summer Street and on Sackville Street (alongside the Public Gardens), and near the base of Citadel Hill.