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    The museum may be closed, but that doesn't mean we have to stop learning and having fun! 

The museum is closed temporarily

Until further notice, the museum will be closed as a precautionary measure against the COVID-19 virus. Learn more.

View of the museum entrance.

Museum Closed

Until Further Notice

The museum will be closed temporarily as a precautionary measure against the COVID-19 virus. Learn more.

Detail from the Snowy-Owl page, coloured in.

Colouring Pages

Arctic Theme

The Far North is not only snowy white! Printable colouring pages for all ages, inspired by the Arctic.

Detail of a maquette of a steel sculpture of an iceberg, by Bill Lishman.

Accepting Nominations

Deadline: May 19

Nature Inspiration Awards: $5000 prize for individuals and organizations. About nominations.

Two employees look at mounted birds in one of the museum's galleries.

Nature Scoop

Video Series

Everything nature! Discover fun facts and interesting stories from our museum experts.

Several small mammals on bare ground.

The Museum's Blog

Science Experts

Our scientists do interesting work. Find out where they are and what they are discovering in our blog.

A girl eats dried whale meat in a smokehouse.

Beluga Harvest

Video Series

Accompany a modern Inuvialuit family in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., on their annual whale harvest and learn about their culture.

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