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Explore Nature

A bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeiana).

Browse and Search: Natural History Info

Use our search tool to browse our texts, photos, games and more about nature.

Check out these selections:

A Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka).

Our Web Sites

A goldmine of information for your research and homework, or simply to quench your curiosity.

Explore, among other things:

  • the animal world
  • genes and genomics
  • Puijila, a new fossil
  • climate change.

Happy children sitting in front of computers.

Blogs, Videos and More

Our multimedia productions and our participation in social networks:

  • YouTube videos
  • photos on Flickr
  • blogs
  • podcasts.

 

a strand of DNA.

The GEEE! in GENOME

With a mix of science and humour, this site will draw you into the cutting-edge science of genetics, genomics, cloning, GMOs and more.

 

Mineral specimens: Mesolite on apophyllite (CMNMC 80724), quartz (variety: jasper) and magnetite (CMNR 239), wulfenite (CMNMC 56681), hemimorphite (CMNMC 38217). Silver (CMNMC 38567).

Our Exhibitions

Our exhibitions are constantly being renewed. Come explore our new galleries:

A museum educator and some children.

Free Resources to Use in Class

Visit our Teacher Zone to find educational resources on lots of topics!

  • Biodiversity
  • Dinosaurs and fossils
  • Genetics and genomics
  • Mammals
  • Plants