• Text: Celebrate Whales Tohorā – The Exhibition! Visit the Canadian Museum of Nature and enter to win a trip to New Zealand or whale-watching in Tadoussac! Details. Collage: New Zealand coastline, downtown Auckland at night, a traditional dancer, the Hôtel Tadoussac, a whale tail out of the water.
    Visit the museum before June 24 and enter for a chance to win a trip to New Zealand. 
  • Text: Whales Tohorā – The Exhibition. March 2 – September 3, 2012. Come visit. Image: A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae).
    Interactive and theatrical exhibition about whales: the animals, and human–whale relationships. 
  • Text: Sea Monsters 3D: A Prehistoric Adventure. May 1 – September 3. View showtimes. Image: A still photo from the movie showing a Tylosaurus.
    Dive into the 3D world of prehistoric ocean life. Showtimes. 
  • Text: Our Researchers in Action. Videos. Play. Image: Scientist Kathy Conlan underwater.
    In the field and in the lab, our scientists push the limits of knowledge. 
  • 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. 
Detail from Blue Tanagers, by Helen Gregory. Acrylic on canvas, 2008.

Unrequited Death

March 23 – September 3

Artist Helen Gregory's intriguing creations present biological specimens against unexpected backgrounds.

A painted turtle (Chrysemys picta).

Learning from Turtles

Lecture on May 16

What can we learn from turtles about preventing head injuries in sports? An Asian Heritage Month activity. Info.

Collage: The coin in a stand. Stylized maple leaves in the background. On the coin: three stylized maple leaves, "Canada", "99999" (twice), "Fine gold 100 kg or pur", "SW".

A Rare Coin at the Museum

Loan from Barrick Gold

Admire a million-dollar, pure gold coin, that was produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. It weighs 100 kg, and its diameter is 53 cm!

The head of a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) above the surface.

Café Scientifique

Friday, May 25

Can industry take responsibility for the stewardship of marine life? Explore this question at our café, along with experts in the field. More info.

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.

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.

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Connect with Nature All Year

Membership allows you to explore Canada's natural history as often as you wish. Spend extra time at the museum—not extra money.

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