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Follow the #Museum on Facebook and Instagram (handle mnhnovascotia) for events, behind the scenes content, and more!
#Halifax #NovaScotia #follow #Facebook #Instagram #MNH
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The satisfying glow of a job well done.
Last year the team @MNH_Naturalists moved an endangered species into their backyard. 🐋
If you venture into the Museum backyard, you can discover a large skeleton made from two right whales who died in the mid-late 1990s.
#museum30
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There’s a reason why I love this town. Nocturne: Art at Night is happening this weekend. If you are heading out on Saturday, October 19 at 6 pm you can start at either the Museum of Natural History or the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and wander the in between. #Halifax
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From Curator of Geology Tim Fedak: Did you know? There are two footprints of a Wolf in front of the Museum of Natural History in Halifax, Nova Scotia The two right paw prints added by a curator when the concrete was wet. Check them out on your next visit.
#urbangeology
Get ready for a whale of time with your #Museum!
Wee Wild Ones returns on Sept. 24, 10-11am. Join us with your little one to learn about whales.
For more information about Wee Wild Ones, visit the website: naturalhistory.novascotia.ca…
We're ready for fall at your #Museum!
On now to Nov 3- Light in the Forest. Explore the intersection of art, nature & mental wellness.
Sept 24- Our weekly Wee Wild Ones program returns.
Oct 19- Nocturne: Art at Night. We'll be open late for the annual festival across #Halifax.
ALT Photo description: a painting by Holly Carr of three blue jays and orange tree leaves.
Holly Carr's Light in the Forest opens this evening, Thursday, September 12th at 7pm.
All are welcome to join us for the opening.
The exhibit will be on view until November 3rd.
#Halifax #NovaScotia
The Museum of Natural History will be temporarily closed from September 3 to 12 to make way for exhibit updates.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to welcoming you back. Stay tuned for more information!
September 2nd - the last day to visit #Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend.
September 3rd - 12th - the Museum will be CLOSED.
September 13th - Holly Carr's Light in the Forest, an immersive experience, opens at your #Museum.
#Halifax #NovaScotia
In a world where you can be anything, be a #narwhal.
And come learn about narwhals at your #Museum! The last day to view the exhibit is Monday, September 2nd. #Halifax #NovaScotia
🦄The last day to see the Smithsonian exhibit Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend, is Sept 2.
🍁Holly Carr's Light in the Forest, a multi-media immersive experience, will blossom into our spaces Sept 13.
❗️The Museum will be closed Sept 3 - 12 to facilitate these changes.
Official two week countdown for #Narwhal!
The exhibit closes at end of day Monday, September 2nd. #Halifax #NovaScotia
17 days left to learn about #narwhals with your #museum.
This exhibit provides so much content about narwhals - you'll want to read it all! #Halifax #NovaScotia
ALT Photo of a narwhal with tusk coming out of the icy water. A second narwhal is close to the camera and harder to focus on.
What else can you learn about #narwhals? Um, a lot. They are really cool.
This special #exhibit, Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend, is only on view until September 2nd. Don't miss out! #Halifax #NovaScotia
We're into the last weeks of #narwhals at your #Museum. This beautiful exhibit closes on Monday, September 2nd.
Swim over to the Museum today for your visit! #Halifax #NovaScotia #ArcticLegend
ALT Photo of two narwhals coming out of the icy water. One narwhal has a large tusk.
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Gus turns 102 this weekend. We just really love Gus. naturalhistory.novascotia.ca… #Gus102
ALT Gus the gopher tortoise
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Can you believe it? Our beloved Gus the gopher tortoise is turning 102! Join us in celebrating this amazing milestone with 3 afternoons of parties, August 9 to 11, at the Museum of Natural History! Come say happy birthday to Gus, enjoy cupcakes, crafts, and more! 🐢 ❤️🧁
ALT Gus the gopher tortoise.
The #Museum is open 9:30am-4:30pm daily, including Monday, August 5th (hello, Natal Day!).
Swim in with your pals to learn about #narwhals and their lives in the #Arctic.
#Halifax #NovaScotia #ThingsToDo
ALT A painting/drawing of a blessing (group) of narwhals swimming downward.
Celebrating 102 years of Gus this #AuGUSt!
Join us on August 9th, 10th and 11th at 2:00pm for official hatchday celebrations. 🥳
#Halifax #NovaScotia #GusMNH
ALT Gus the gopher tortoise on a white background.
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How much do you know about Canadian history and culture?
Test your knowledge with the 5th annual Canadian Museum Crossword Puzzle! ➡️
bit.ly/4bWNVU6
✏️ The puzzle features challenging clues contributed by 58 museums and cultural institutions from all over Canada. 🇨🇦
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#Narwhals! Now that we have your attention, #Halifax, take note - this special exhibit is only here until September 2nd.
Don't miss out on Narwhal: Exploring an Arctic Legend from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. #ArcticLegend
ALT Photo of two narwhals surfacing in icy water.