• Text: Whales Tohorā – The Exhibition. Opens March 2. Plan your visit. Image: A sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus).
    Interactive and theatrical exhibition about whales: the animals, and human–whale relationships. 
  • Text: Sea Monsters 3D: A Prehistoric Adventure. View showtimes. Image: A still photo from the movie showing Tylosaurus jaillissant.
    Dive into the 3D world of prehistoric ocean life. Showtimes. 
  • Text: Connect with Nature All Year. Become a Member Today. Collage: A view from inside a tunnel of foliage in a cane field, a volcano erupting ash above the clouds, a mineral and a whale’s tail, on a background showing a landscape of land and water.
    Membership allows you to explore Canada's natural history as often as you wish. 
  • Text: In the Field. Our scientists work in extraordinary places. Find out more in our blog. Image: A man crouching on snow with a helicopter in the background.
    Fieldwork takes our scientists all over the map. Find out where they are and what they are discovering in our blog. 
  • Text: Facility Rentals. Beautiful Rooms, Great Services. Take a look. Collage: Plates of desserts; the bride, groom an officiant at a wedding; two rooms set up for events; a bride and groom on stairs; a view of the museum at night.
    Host your event or party at the museum. Improved, fully renovated spaces. More info. 

Temporary Closure

The museum will be closed on Tuesday, February 7, for the installation of the special exhibition Whales Tohorā.

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Cool Science Saturday

Saturday, February 11

During Winterlude, discover many intriguing things about winter while having hands-on fun. More info.

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Awesome Arctic

New Exhibition

Peek into the life and work of our Arctic researchers through more than 50 photographs.

Nature at Night

Lively Evenings at the Museum!

Do you enjoy watching great documentaries, participating in enlightening discussions, immersing yourself in new exhibitions? Spend an evening at the museum! Info.

Our Experts in Action

Videos

Meet our scientists as they explore the Arctic, dive under water, or search for fossils, and expand our understanding of nature. Videos.

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Clearance Sale

Boutique

Until February 12; deeper reductions start January 31. The owner is retiring, so everything must go! About the Nature Boutique.

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Birthday Parties

Celebrate at the Museum

Give your child—aged four to eight—an unforgettable birthday party! Information.

 

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