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The museum may be closed, but that doesn't mean we have to stop learning and having fun!
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Nature-inspired activities to enjoy the pleasures of winter from the comfort of your own home.
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Join us for our annual Ignite! evening and enjoy online flash presentations from eight of the museum's research and collections experts!
Museum Closed
The museum is closed temporarily because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.
Winterlude Virtual Celebration
February 5–20
Enjoy the pleasures of winter from the comfort of your own home with these nature-inspired activities.
Join Us for Ignite!
February 3: Free
"Enlighten us, but make it quick!" This year, this fun, fast-paced evening will be held online. Attend flash presentations by museum experts and ask them your questions!
Explore Nature
#NatureAtHome
Discover a wide variety of fun and interesting things that you can do to enjoy nature at home—or anywhere.
Snowflake Extravaganza
Let It Snow!
Create your own unique digital and paper snowflakes and invite the beauty of winter into your home… without the cold!
Virtual School Workshops
New!
Connect your classroom online with museum educators! Explore natural history in a fun and interactive way that is also linked to your curriculum.
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News from the Museum
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What Colour Are Fossils? Where Science and Artistry Merge
Blog Post Join Alan McDonald as he answers one of the most popular questions of museumgoers: what colour are dinosaur fossils and why?
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Canadian Museum of Nature Science During the Pandemic
Blog Post Join Jeff Saarela as he celebrates the achievements of the museum’s research and collections team over the past year despite the continued spread of COVID-19.