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A museum scientist playing guitar surrounded by a collection of fossils.

Metalhead Scientists and Musicians

Nature Scoop

Celebrate the love of metal music and the natural world in this video hosted by our music-loving scientists. (8 min. 3 sec.).

Museum scientist Danielle Fraser in front of a display of mammal fossils.

Science Moments

Video Series

Get a glimpse of some of our special exhibition content through the eyes of our museum scientists.

A museum employee standing in the building's atrium.

A Museum Steeped in History

Virtual Tour

Embark on this virtual museum tour and learn about Canada's temporary home of Parliament. (5 min. 56 sec.)

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Ancient Seaway Yields Unique Fossil Discoveries

Twenty years of research unravels the fossil diversity of Canada's ancient marine seaway.

Beginner's Guide to Minerals and Rocks

New rock-and-mineral guide for beginners by museum mineralogist Joel Grice.