Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum in downtown Halifax, Canada.
The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History exhibits local marine specimens, geological formations, and native wildlife through multiple interactive displays and collections.
Founded in 1868 as the Provincial Museum, the institution relocated several times before establishing its permanent location on Summer Street in 1970.
The museum displays thousands of Mi'kmaq artifacts and educational materials that document the indigenous heritage of Nova Scotia through the centuries.
The building provides full wheelchair access throughout its premises and maintains regular hours from Monday to Sunday between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
Gus, a gopher tortoise residing at the museum since the mid-20th century, celebrated his 97th birthday in August 2019.
Location: Halifax
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-16:30
Phone: +19024247353
GPS coordinates: 44.64558,-63.58483
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:34
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