Nature Inspiration Awards
The museum would like to recognize exceptional contributions to the building of a brighter, sustainable future.
Cool New Cryobank!
Nature Scoop
Go behind the scenes of the new National Biodiversity Cryobank of Canada. Watch the video.
Museum News
With ongoing research, new exhibitions and dynamic programming, there is always a lot happening at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
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New genus of tiny marine creature named after museum biologist
In recognition of his taxonomic expertise, biologist Ed Hendrycks has been honoured with a “nice surprise”. A Russian scientist has immortalized his name with a new genus of amphipod: Hendrycksopleustes.
Sharing scientific expertise to restore habitat for pollinators
Research Associate Thomas Onuferko’s expertise on wild bees is helping Tundra Oil and Gas establish pollinator-friendly habitats on retired oil well sites in Manitoba.
“Rocking on” with a new virtual school workshop: a successful pivot for School Programs
Students from across Canada in grades 3 to seven can learn about rocks and minerals in the museum's curriculum-based Virtual School Workshop.
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The Museum's Blog
See all posts »- Fluorite by Fire
Join the museum’s Paula Piilonen as she studies Phnom Bayong, a granodiorite mountain in Cambodia that is rich in fluorite.
- Moving Is Easier With the Right Team
Join the museum’s Sean Tudor as he dives into the 6-year process of switching to a new collection management system.
